Magelang, Indonesia Travel Guide

Transportation

- External: Fly to Yogyakarta International Airport, then take a bus, taxi, or rent a car to Magelang City.
- Internal: You can take a taxi or a tricycle (Becak). Magelang Railway Station is the main transportation hub.

Attractions

- Borobudur Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 9th century, famous for its exquisite reliefs and stupas, about 20 km from downtown Magelang.
- Mount Merapi: An active volcano, you can hike to enjoy the volcanic landscape and visit the volcano museum.
- Arjuna Statue: A landmark building in Magelang City, tens of meters high, showing the heroic image of the Hindu mythological hero Arjuna.
- Taman Sari Water Castle: An ancient water castle, once a royal leisure place, with exquisite pavilions, pools, and gardens.

Accommodation

- Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa: A five-star hotel surrounded by mountains, overlooking rivers and rice fields, only 20 km from Borobudur Temple.
- Sriwedari Hotel: A clever blend of Indonesian traditional elements and modern fashion, with many attractions nearby.

Food

- Local specialties: Indonesian cuisine is mostly spicy, sweet, and sour, such as curry, satay, roast suckling pig, etc. You can taste local fruits, such as mango, durian, mangosteen, etc.
- Restaurant recommendations: Apung Chinese Restaurant and Pringgondani Restaurant in Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa.

Notes

- When visiting religious sites, respect local religious customs and dress appropriately.
- Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating unclean food to avoid stomach discomfort.
- The local climate is hot and humid, so bring light and breathable clothes and sunscreen.