Yogyakarta: Plaosan Temple Travel Guide

Overview
A Buddhist temple standing in the countryside

Consists of two temples divided by a road into north and south

The southern temple is heavily collapsed, with the main attraction being the northern temple

Although a Buddhist temple, it features Hindu architectural elements

Location
Located 1.5 km northeast of Prambanan Temple

Can be visited by car in 5 minutes

Access
Use ride-hailing services, taxis, or car rentals

Entrance Fee
Foreigners: 50,000 IDR
Domestic (Adults): 10,000 IDR
Domestic (Children): 2,000 IDR

Residents can apply domestic rates by presenting KITAS

Opening Hours & Holidays
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
No holidays

Highlights
Two identical main shrines
Buddha statues enshrined in each room of the main shrine
Statue of the gatekeeper deity 'Dvarapala'
A Buddhist temple with Hindu architectural elements

Duration
30 minutes is sufficient

Nearby Attractions
Prambanan Temple
Sewu Temple (within the Prambanan Temple complex)
Lumbung Temple (within the Prambanan Temple complex)
Archaeological Museum (within the Prambanan Temple complex)
Ramayana Theatre (within the Prambanan Temple complex)
Kalasan Temple
Sambisari Temple
Boko Hill

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Nearby Restaurants & Hotels
There are few restaurants and hotels around Prambanan Temple

Have lunch at 'Kali Opak Resto'

There were many other foreign guests besides us

Stay at 'Ruma Desa Homestay', a homestay type accommodation 5 minutes from Prambanan Temple

The owner was kind enough to provide a car and take us to nearby tourist spots

There are more hotel options if you return to Yogyakarta city

High-end hotels like Marriott and Sheraton are also available

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