The Latest Borobudur Temple Facilities and Ticket Prices

The Latest Borobudur Temple Facilitas and Ticket 

Borobudur Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Indonesia. Currently the Borobudur temple is managed by the Borobudur Conservation Center, PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, and the Magelang Regency Government. In 1991 Borobudur temple was included in the UNESCO world heritage site, so it is not surprising that Borobudur temple is a tourist destination that is full of visitors from within the country and abroad. Borobudur has a basic area of ​​123 × 123 meters, the current height is 35 meters, the original height is 42 meters (including the chattra).

History of Borobudur Temple Borobudur

Temple is estimated to have been built in 800 Masehi, during the heyday of the Syailendra dynasty in Central Java. Precisely in 760 Masehi to 830 Masehi, it is estimated that the construction of the Borobudur temple took 75-100 years, but it was not completely finished and the construction was completed during the reign of Samaratungga king in 825 Masehi.

Borobudur temple in the form of a stupa was founded by Mahayana Buddhists. Founder of Borobudur Temple Until now it is still unknown who built the Borobudur temple. What is certain is that the Borobudur temple was built during the heyday of the Syailendra dynasty. Apart from that, it was not clear that this temple was a relic of Buddhism or Hinduism. It is known that the members of the Wangsa Syailendra kingdom are devout Mahayana Buddhists. However, based on the findings of the Sojomerto inscription, the residents may have been Hindu Shiva at first. At that time many Buddhist and Hindu temples were built on the Kedu plain. In the Borobudur area there is also a holy Shiwalingga temple which is a Hindu temple. However, it has been agreed that Borobudur temple is a relic of the Buddhist kingdom in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple was built at the same time as other temples on the Prambanan Plain, but Borobudur was completed first around 825 Masehi.

In attraction of Borobudur Temple The uniqueness of architecture is the main attraction of this Borobudur temple, the beautiful architecture created by Gunadharma. If you visit it in person, you will feel the size of the building and the area of ​​this Borobudur temple. 

In addition, there are many reliefs (wall carvings) and stupas that are the main attraction of this temple. Borobudur Temple has a temple and stupa architectural style with 10 levels consisting of 3 round and 6 square levels and a main stupa at the top.

On the four sides of the temple, there are gates and stairs to climb to it in the form of a pyramid. Borobudur was built in the mandala style which symbolizes the concept of the universe in Buddhist beliefs. This temple is square with 4 entrances on all four sides and the center of the temple is circular.

Especially for those of you who like art, history and culture, Borobudur temple will present a very interesting experience. You can also observe the relief panels depicted on the temple walls. Borobudur has six square terraces and on top of it there are 3 circular courtyards, with walls decorated with 2,672 relief panels and around 504 Buddha statues.

In Borobudur temple has the most complete and largest collection of Buddhist reliefs in the world. The largest main stupa is located in the center surrounded by three circular rows consisting of 72 stupas with holes in which there is a Buddha statue sitting cross-legged in a perfect lotus position with a mudra (hand gesture) and (turning the dharma wheel) Dharmachakra mudra.

Reading the storyline of the reliefs of this temple, you have to walk around the temple, turning clockwise, from left to right. Start at the eastern door on the lowest level and walk around until you return to the original door then you have to climb the stairs to get to the next level. Do these steps until you get to the top level to understand the complete storyline. If tourists have difficulty reading the reliefs. Here there is a guide service that is ready to guide tourists to the end of the tour.

Sunrise Borobudur Tourists 

Can enjoy Sunrise at Borobudur temple. Being on a hill with a wide and green expanse of land makes the sunrise moment at Borobudur Temple perfect. The panoramic sunrise in the temple area is a special attraction for tourists. If you want to witness the sunrise directly from Borubudur temple, the manager provides a price for the sunrise package for domestic tourists Rp. 162,500 (children) and Rp. 325,000 (adults), this price includes snacks and drinks. 

Location of Borobudur Temple

This temple is located in Magelang district, Central Java, to be precise in Borobudur District, about 3 km from Mungkid City (the capital of Magelang Regency, Central Java). Borobudur temple is about 100 km from the city of Semarang, 86 km from the city of Surakarta and 40 km from the Special Region of Yogyakarta. 

Borobudur Temple Ticket Prices

Borobudur Temple is still used as a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Buddhists from all regions of Indonesia and the world usually gather at Borobudur every year to commemorate the Trisuci Waisak. Borobudur is the most visited tourist attraction by tourists. 

During school holidays and national holidays, Borobudur temple is often filled with tourists from various cities in Indonesia and even foreign tourists who want to see the splendor of Borobudur temple. Therefore, to enter the temple, tourists are required to pay the following entrance tickets:

Attention: Ticket prices can change at any time, especially during the holiday season and Eid arrives. We recommend that if you want to know the certainty of your ticket price, just contact the Borobudur Temple Call Center.

Borobudur Temple ticket prices

Domestic 

• Child ticket (3-10 years) Rp. 25,000 / person Adult ticket Rp. 50,000 / person 
• Guide fee of Rp. 100,000
• Tour tickets for groups of min 20 people Rp. 25,000 / person 
• Borobudur & Prambanan Adult Package Rp. 75,000 / person 
• Borobudur & Prambanan package for children Rp. 35,000 / person 
• Borobudur & Ratu Boko package for children Rp. 35,000 / person 
• Borobudur & Ratu Boko Adult Package Rp. 75,000 / person

International

Adult tourist ticket USD25 

Child tourist ticket (3-10years) USD15

Opening hours Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is open from morning to evening and tourists can visit every day except Monday. Opening hours Everyday (Closed Monday) 08.30-16.30 Break hours 12.00-13.00

Apart from seeing the beauty of the temple, tourists can enjoy other activities provided such as Lumbini park, museums, and watching the current story of Borobudur temple :

1. Lumbini Park Borobudur Temple 

also has a beautiful garden, this park is located in zone two which is called the Lumbini park, this park is often used for certain events such as weddings and releasing lanterns. In 2017, this park was rented by artist Vicky Shu for her wedding.

When it is being used to hold an event, Borobudur temple tourism activities continue as usual, because the event is usually held in the afternoon or evening. This park has an area of ​​70x65 meters coupled with green grass. With the background of Borobudur temple and shady trees.

2. Visit the Museum 

In the tourist park area, Borobudur temple has several museums that contain history, but to enter this museum you will be charged an additional ticket fee, here are the museums in Borobudur temple:

• Mercury Ocean Ship Museum : Tourists who want to enter the ship museum must buy a ticket for Rp. 100,000 In this museum there is a Mercury Ocean ship that has sailed from Africa to Indonesia.
• Borobudur Museum : This museum is located next to the Samudraraksa ship museum, tourists can see the other side of the temple, through photos of excavations to the hidden relief at the foot of Borobudur.
• GUSBI Museum (Borobudur Indonesia Unique and Art Gallery) : This museum is located behind the Borobudur temple, the contents of this museum are a lot of world records like the shortest man in Indonesia named mas Islahudin This museum does not belong to the Borobudur temple tour manager, so if you want to enter it you have to pay a ticket of Rp. 5000 / person.

3. Travel around by train 

If you don't like walking long distances, the Borobudur temple manager provides a train that is used to take tourists around the temple area. Tourists only pay Rp. 8000 per person to ride this train.

4. Borobudur Elephant Safari 

Tourists can do activities such as the Borobudur elephant safari. Tourists can feel a sense of fun when participating in this Safari. If you want to take part in this activity, tourists must pay an additional fee for the Borobudur elephant safari package. Prices start from IDR 250,000 per person. 

If tourists only want to ride elephants, take pictures with elephants, or feed them, they are only charged a fairly affordable fee. Prices start from IDR 50,000 per 10 minutes. 

Facilities at the Borobudur temple Borobudur

Temple provides various good facilities such as clean toilets, souvenir shops of Borobudur temple, souvenir shops and places to eat.

Contact info 

Call Center: 0274 496

Email: info@borobudurpark.co.id

Instagram: @borobudurpark