INDONESIA - DAY ONE
SINGAPORE TO YOGYAKARTA TO BOROBUDUR
MAY 16, 2024
We flew into Yogyakarta in Central Java, where we were met by our guide, Arinto and driver Supri. We drove out of town to UNESCO Heritage sites to see Prambanan Temples.
After viewing this temple we had a delicious lunch at Abhayagiri Restaurant
After lunch we went to visit Borobudur, one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. They were preparing for the annual trek by Buddhist monks from all over the world to descend upon Borobudur on May 23rd.
From Study.com:
Why is Borobudur famous?
Borobudur Temple is famous because it is the largest Buddhist temple compound in the world. The temple features hundreds of Buddha statues, decorative relief sculptures, and stories from the life and teachings of Buddha.
What is the purpose of Borobudur?
Borobudur Temple serves as a Buddhist place of worship, contemplation, and meditation. The temple's art features the life, stories, and teachings of Buddha. In addition, the temple attracts tourists from all over the world and is the most visited site within Indonesia.
After Borobudur, we were taken to our hotel, Plataran Borobudur for afternoon tea and treats!
