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Coordinates: 5°S 120°E / 5°S 120°E / -5; 120
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1. Pura Dasar
2. Borobudur Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,548 reviews
Borobudur Temple Compounds This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.
Reviewed By JeremyCaney - Seattle, United States
I often find that the most famous sights in a country are so hyped, so crowded, and so commercialized that they are underwelming. Borobudur is certainly hyped, crowded, and commercialized. And yet it’s a beautiful and unique ruin, painstakingly restored, and absolutely worth seeing. A few tips for your visit. First, a lot of visitors pay extra for the Manohara Resort’s exclusive 4:30A access for sunrise hoping to recreate one of those iconic shots of Borobudur. You can do that. But, at least in March, I found that arriving at 6:00A was just fine. It was cheaper, the crowds had thinned out, and there was still an hour of beautiful lighting and atmospheric mist offering plenty of good photo opportunities. All of the attached photos of the summit were taken between 6:30A and 7:30A. So unless you are dead set on catching those few moments where the sun crosses the horizon, consider enjoying the extra hour of sleep! (That said, you’ll definitely want to go in the early morning or late afternoon; it is miserably hot, crowded, and far less photogenic midday.) Second, the vast majority of visitors immediately climb to the top, spend an hour, then go onto their next destination. That’s a mistake. While the top level offers some of the best Instagram opportunities—and should certainly be where you go around sunrise or sunset—the lower levels provide the most historical and artistic significance with hundreds of remarkable stone reliefs. As an added bonus, you’ll encounter comparatively few visitors here, and the walls offer welcome cover from the afternoon sun. Third, and related, many visitors come to town exclusively for the temple, and then move on. If you’re more adventurous and have the time, however, then the nearby villages are full of charming and welcoming people, astonishingly beautiful scenery, and a couple of smaller temples. Those are easily as memorable for me as Borobudur itself. I highly recommend booking at one of the nearby bed and breakfasts (I loved Etafa Home Stay), renting a bike (if one isn’t provided for you), and spending a couple of days exploring the surrounding countryside. (Note: If you’re planning on also visiting Prambanan, you’ll want to see Borobudur Temple on either your first or last day, as you save a lot of money if you buy a joint ticket—but you have to visit each within one day of each other.) I only stayed two days in Borobudur, opting to spend another two days in Prambanan. And while I enjoyed my time in Prambanan, I think I’d have preferred skipping it entirely and spending more time in and around Borobudur. The temple is a must-see when you’re in Indonesia, but the entire area is beautiful.
3. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,763 reviews
This lakeside temple was constructed in honor of Dewi Danu, goddess of the lake that was formed by a volcanic eruption 30,000 years ago.
Reviewed By nat31591 - Selangor, Malaysia
this is our 1st visit here and the view are really amazing! the entrance fee is about RP50K per person and additional fee if you want to take a speed boat for the lake tour. the weather quite windy and you may find few cafe/restaurant near the lake.
4. Pagaruyung Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited Pagaruyung palace in August 2019. This palace is the most famous attraction in MinangKabau area. The palace is very beautiful and well preserved. It has typical architecture of Minangkabau style with peaked roofs and walls that are remarkably carved and richly decorated. Then, we visited other typical villages with very beautiful and colourful in the surroundings, i.e. Sulit Air, Pariangan and Rao Rao. Highly recommended to visit!!!
5. Central Java Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By nfwldr - Bekasi, Indonesia
I recommend to visit here by online transportation. The area is so spacious. There is a tower than you can visit, it's called Asmaul Husna Tower. The outside mosque was so hot but inside was very fresh, probablye because there are many fans, and many architectures was made from woods. The toilet area was big and clean. There is an area to keep our shoes
6. Bena Traditional Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By pan613 - Melbourne, Australia
A beautiful village to wander around and admire the traditional architecture of the buildings and smile and chat with the local ladies and see the exquisite weaving that they produce by hand. You can purchase these as well from the local ladies. Very laid back and peaceful. Thanks to my guide Elvis +6285238587238 who gave me a great explanation and history lesson of the village and it’s people. Well worth the visit if you are staying in Bajawa.
7. Penglipuran
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By 242carltonr - Toronto, Canada
We visited here one afternoon and we loved this place. It was very quiet with a few bus tours. The village was clean and very unique. We walked through a number of the yards in the village and we found the locals were very hospitable and friendly. We chatted with a few of them. Each home usually sells something which is one of the ways they support the village. We bought some snacks from one and souvenirs from another. We chatted with one villager doing bonsai in his yard. We love how unique, quaint and clean this village is. The even have some "home stay" units where you can stay for the night in the village. I heard they were about ~ IDR 375,000. Depending on your tastes, staying for a night might could be an option to experience the village first hand. Will highly recommend for a visit.
8. Puja Mandala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By nellielim - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A unique landmark symbolising religious tolerance, this is a complex with a mosque, Catholic church, Buddhist temple, Protestant church and a Hindu temple standing side by side. Built in 1997, this place showcases harmony to all religions. Definitely worth a visit.
9. Saint Joseph Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By alfredc466 - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
I stand amazed looking at this beautiful and huge Cathedral. The entire structure & architecture simply awesome and its so spiritual just to be able to visit this church especially when there is an on going Mass. Definitely a must visit when you are in Pontianak to appreciate such a great creation.
