Most Mystical Borobudur Temple in Java

Borobudur is one of the most amazing and unique historical sites in the world! 🌏 Not only it ranks as one of the great archeological sites in Southeast Asia, but it is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. It is no wonder that this impressive ancient monument is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 😍 The origins of the name Borobudur, is derived from Boro for big and Budur for Buddha. 🌸 If you are traveling in Indonesia 🇮🇩 and you are visiting Java island, you have to visit Borobudur! This beauty can only be experienced with your own eyes. Borobudur feels like an adventurous time travel. ✈️ Built in the 9th century and made of volcanic rock 🌋🪨, the ancient complex is composed of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms and is decorated with 2,672 carved stone relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The temple design follows Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous tradition of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining nirvāṇa. 💫 You’ll see the famous bell-shaped stupas, each containing statues of Buddha gazing serenely into the distance. Being there at the sunrise is such a magical and peaceful experience. 🌅🧘🏻‍♀️ Make sure to avoid weekends and be there before 6 am to avoid the crowd and make this experience serene. 📍Borobudur is located in an elevated area between two twin volcanoes, Sundoro-Sumbing and Merbabu-Merapi, and two rivers, the Progo and the Elo. 🏞️🌴 ☀️It’s a 90-minute drive from Yogyakarta ☀️You can get there by public bus or mini bus from Yogyakarta (30,000 - 90,000Rp) 🕕: 6am - 5pm , 💵: about 350,000Rp (abt 25 USD) #worldheritage #worldwonder #wonderfulindonesia #buddhisttemple #tropicalvibes #javatrip #borobudur #tripmoments #awesomepic #culturalattraction