BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
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Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, near the town of Muntilan, northwest of the city of Yogyakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia.
Constructed of gray andesite-like stone, the temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and originally 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa. The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades. Borobudur has one of the world's most extensive collections of Buddhist reliefs and remains popular for pilgrimage, with Buddhists in Indonesia celebrating Vesak Day at the monument. Among Indonesia's tourist attractions, Borobudur is the most-visited monument.
YOGYAKARTA TOUR
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
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DESTINATION
Keraton Yogyakarta - Taman Sari - Borobudur Temple - Mendut Temple - Batik Workshop - Prambanan Temple - Plaosan Temple
ITINERARY
DAY 01 | AIRPORT – HOTEL (-)
Upon arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport, meet and greet with your guide – and direct transfer to the hotel for check-in. free program.
DAY 02 | YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR - HOTEL (B,L)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel, then visit The Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta, a remarkable cultural and historical complex that serves as the official residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and the royal family – Tamansari water castle, is the site of the former palace garden or palace of the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace – lunch at local resto – proceed to visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world – Continue to visit Mendut Temple, the small Buddhist temple that located not so far from Borobudur, this temple not only has become the centre of Buddhism and rituals, but also believed by local Javanese Kejawen as the place to meditate - back to hotel – free program
DAY 03 | YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR - HOTEL (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel, after that Batik workshop, this activity discovers the art of traditional Indonesian batik in this hands-on workshop. Guided by a local artisan, the participant will learn the basic techniques of batik making. This immerse experience offers insight into the culture heritage of Java, and each participant will take home their own handmade batik as a memorable souvenir – continue tour to visit Prambanan temple, one of the biggest Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia which has various kinds of statues and reliefs. Visit Plaosan Temple, a temple that combines Buddhist and Hindu architecture. Back to hotel.
DAY 04 | SAMOSIR TOUR (B)
Enjoy breakfast, free and easy – check out – and transfer to the airport for departure. End of service.
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