joqiunews – Borobudur Temple is located in Indonesia, more precisely in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. From year to year, many tourists from abroad come to visit and enjoy the beauty of Borobudur Temple.
a brief History
The Sailendra dynasty built this Largest Buddhist monument in the world between AD 780 and 840. The Sailendra are the ruling dynasty in Central Java at the time. It was built as a place for glorifying Buddha and a pilgrimage spot to guide mankind from worldly desires into enlightenment and wisdom according to Buddha. This monument was discovered by the British in 1814 under Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles, it was not until 1835 that the entire area of the temple was cleared.
Borobudur was built in the style of Mandala which symbolizes the universe in Buddhist teaching. This structure is square-shaped with four entry points and a circular center point. Working from the exterior to the interior, three zones of consciousness are represented, with the central sphere representing unconsciousness or Nirvana.
Zone 1: Kamadhatu
The phenomenal world, is the world inhabited by common people.
Zone 2: Rapudhatu
In the transitional sphere, humans are released from worldly matters.
Zone 3: Arupadhatu
The highest sphere, the abode of the gods.
Ticket Prices for Foreign Tourists
One time entrance ticket per person
*Including insurance premiums of IDR 1.000/person, Audio Visual and Car Park
**with a valid student card
Entrance Ticket for Local Tourists
Domestic tourist rates per person for one entry
TWC Borobudur
- Age 10 years and above: Rp. 50,000
- Age 3 to 10 years: Rp. 25,000
*Including insurance premium of Rp. 500 per person
Special rates for domestic tourists for groups of students and university students per group each time they enter * (with a cover letter from the school/university)
Minimum 20 people
TWC Borobudur: Rp. 25,000
* Including insurance premium of Rp. 500 per person
Package
Borobudur – Prambanan
- Age 10 years and above: Rp. 75,000
- Age 3 to 10 years: Rp. 35,000
Borobudur– Ratu Boko
- Age 10 years and above: Rp. 75,000
- Age 3 to 10 years: Rp. 35,000
Accommodation to Borobudur Temple is also very easy. So I hope this article is useful.
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