[Borobudur Temple] The world's largest Buddhist ruins, a journey up the mysterious staircase

Borobudur Temple, located near Yogyakarta in the central part of Java, Indonesia, is one of the world's largest Buddhist ruins and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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⛩【Overview】
・A Buddhist temple built during the Srivijaya Kingdom in the 8th to 9th centuries
・When viewed from above, it has the shape of a mandala, and by walking from bottom to top

it is designed to experience the Buddhist view of the universe and the path to enlightenment.
・72 stupas are lined up on the upper level, and Buddha statues are enshrined inside them.

This fantastical scenery is unique to Borobudur.

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☀️【Highlights & Recommended Times】
・Sunrise tours are popular!

The moment the sun rises over the stupas shrouded in morning mist in the early morning is a beauty that seems like another world.
・The stairs are steep, so comfortable shoes and drinking water are a must.
・To protect the ruins, climbing to the top may be restricted, so please check in advance!

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📍【Access】
・About 1.5 hours by car from central Yogyakarta
・The general method of transportation is to charter a private car or take a tour from a hotel

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