Borobudur temple
Tourist attractions in Central Java has an area of 123 x 123 square meters and consists of 10 levels. The building is composed of volcanic blocks that make up the 504 statues, 72 stupas and a large main stupa at the peak. Uniquely, the beams are arranged without the use of glue or cement, the complex looks like a giant lego arrangement.
Borobudur temple walls are decorated around 1,460 relief panels with each panel length of 2 meters. This relief panels tell about the level of the Buddha's life. Relief at the bottom of the temple called 'Kamadathu' which tells about the bad behavior of human lust-filled world and made him go to hell. Relief central part called 'Rapadathu', tells the story of man who is free from lust of the world, while the top relief is 'Arupadhatu'. This relief depicts the top level of achievement where the gods dwell.
Borobudur temple is called as one of the greatest masterpieces of human history. The composition of the volcanic beams and sculptured reliefs are a work of art that is unsurpassed value. These sights also be evidence of ancient human civilization progress in the field of architecture, technology and literary arts.
In this complex there are two museums that Mercury Ocean Museum and Museum Karmawibhangga. Mercury Ocean Museum contains various collections and information regarding the history of Asian trade - Africa in ancient times, while the Museum Karmawibhangga contains information about the development of Borobudur.
Not only the temple that attracts attention, but also the surrounding natural landscape. In the south of the temple there is the Mount Manoreh when viewed resembles a person in a sleeping position. In addition to the Mount Manoreh, there Sumbing, Mount Sindoro, Merbabu, and Mount Merapi that surrounds this magnificent building.
What can be done in Borobudur?
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Learn the art of literature and culture
If you love art literature and culture, was at Borobudur temple will certainly be an interesting experience once. You can read and observe the relief panels are painted on the walls of the temple.
For this relief can read the story in sequence, you have to walk around the temple in a clockwise direction ie from left to right. Start from the east door on the bottom level and walk back to the door turning up early and then go up the stairs to the next level. Do this continuously up to the top level to get the story in sequence and intact. You have trouble reading the stories in relief? Not to be confused because there are guide services are ready to help you.
Hunting
These attractions offer a lot of interesting objects for your photos, photography enthusiasts. Try to get around this temple complex and find the right angle for photographing. Borobudur temple is also known to have a view of the sunrise and sunset are beautiful. Come at the right moment, prepare your camera and immortalize congratulations beautiful scenery.
Souvenir hunting
It feels incomplete when visiting a tourist spot without buying a souvenir trademark. Not far from the Borobudur temple complex, there are rows of souvenir stalls. You can buy a variety of goods ranging from hats, shirts, bags, keychains to a miniature temple. The price offered is varied, your ability to use the best possible bargain.
Wandering around the temple complex
At the Borobudur temple complex are large green courtyard that you can explore. Besides on foot, you can rent a bicycle to surround these attractions. You bring a small child? Try to ride the train a rabbit, which certainly favored children. If you want to try a different experience, why not try riding horse cart to get around?
What's more interesting than Borobudur?
Borobudur became one of the influential religious place for Buddhists in the world. Each year, this temple complex at the center of the celebration of the feast of Vesak and attended by Buddhists from various countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, China and Tibet. Vesak feast day is celebrated on the full moon in May or commonly called Purnama Siddhi.
The culmination of the celebration of Vesak is inviting many tourists both domestic and foreign. At the time of release of hundreds of lanterns into the sky along with best wishes for the next year.
Opening hours and admission price Borobudur
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Opening hours
Every day: 6:00 to 17:00
Price of admission
-Adult: 30,000 Rupiah for the citizen and 15 USD for foreigners
-Children: 12,500 Rupiah for the citizen and 8 USD for foreigners
Address and transport
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Borobudur temple is located at Jalan Badrawati, Magelang, Central Java.
The most practical way of course by using a personal car or use the services of travel agents. If you choose public transportation, There are many buses majors Borobudur can be found at the Bus Terminal, Yogyakarta.
Borobudur Temple - Magelang - Central Java
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