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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIs it worth visiting Borobodur Temple? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even though the temple complex of Borobodur is undoubtedly one of the most visited sights in Indonesia, I would not miss visiting it. There will be thousands of people visiting the temple with you and even worse\u2026. Herds of people will want to take photos with you “Bule”. But still, the temple is just too exciting and multi-faceted to skip this one. Below you will also learn some useful tips for your visit to the temple complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is the best time to visit Borobodur Temple?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I can take away one illusion – the temple is well visited on every occasion. I have visited the temple 2x during the “normal” opening hours, but rather around noon. Most visitors stay until noon and then make their way back 1 hour before closing. This is in my opinion the best time, because you have the temple virtually to yourself before the visitor proportions to the sunset streaming in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Travel by a rented scooter.<\/li>
- Book a combined (Borobodur & Prambanan) ticket to save money.<\/li>
- If available, take your student ID with you to save money.<\/li>
- Go at noon to have the temple almost to yourself just before closing.<\/li>
- Take your time and don’t check off both temples (Borobodur & Prambanan) in one day.<\/li>
- Hiring a guide is worth it, as he can explain you everything about the construction, symbols and orientation of the temple.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Borobodur on your own or with a tour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clear answer – on your own! Rent a scooter in Yogyakarta and book an accommodation in or around Borobodur for one night. The ride with the scooter is very impressive in itself and you are simply much freer. If you don’t want to go by scooter you can also find public transportation for about 2000-5000 Rupiahs to Borobodur. In my opinion, the journey is simply too short, as it would be worthwhile to arrive with a group of tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a guide to Borobodur Temple worth it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This depends largely on how far you want to dive in and are interested in the history and symbolism of the individual statues and stupas. I can only recommend to take a guide, because otherwise you can marvel at the temple but not understand the context. I personally think that the 100,000 Rupiah (about 6 \u20ac) are well invested, especially since you can share the guide. The guides speak good English, there are even some who do speak German. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow much is the entrance fee to Borobodur Temple?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, the entrance fees to the temples in Yogyakarta do not correspond at all to the budget of a backpacker. Unfortunately, you have no choice here and have to bite the bullet if you want to see the charismatic temple complexes in Java. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expenses<\/strong><\/td> Costs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Borobodur Entrance fee<\/td> 350.000 Rupiah (~22 \u20ac)<\/td><\/tr> Borobodur Entrance fee Sunset <\/td> 500.000 Rupiah (~32 \u20ac)<\/td><\/tr> Guide for Borobodur<\/td> 100.000 Rupiah (~ 6 \u20ac)<\/td><\/tr> Prambanan Entrance fee<\/td> 350.000 Rupia (~22 \u20ac) <\/td><\/tr> Combined ticket Borobodur & Prambanan <\/td> 630.000 Rupiah (~ 39 \u20ac) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How to get to Borobodur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As already mentioned above, there are several ways to get to Borobodur. I will show you the different possibilities here. In general, you should combine the Borobodur temple with a stay in Yogyakarta, since it is only about 25 km away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting there by scooter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
My recommendation to explore the surrounding area of Yogyakarta is clearly the scooter. For 50,000 Rupiah (approx. 3 \u20ac) to 100,000 Rupiah (approx. 6 \u20ac), depending on the rental period and negotiating skills or location, you simply have all the freedom and are not dependent on anyone. Provided that one trusts oneself to drive the scooter. The ride from Yogyakarta takes about 1 hour and leads past rice fields and small Indonesian villages and is in itself a beautiful experience. In addition, there are also exciting things to experience around Borobodur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting there by bus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The super budget way to get to Borobodur is by bus. However, the journey by bus is connected with some changes. Here I will show you how you can still manage it relatively simple. In any case, plan some time for the trip! I recommend you to always have the money handy, because some bus drivers do not have \/ want to give change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- First, you take one of the small trans-Jogja buses of line 2A or 2B to get to Jombor Terminal. Once you are on the right bus, you can’t miss getting off as it is the terminal stop. Here is a list of stops<\/a> in Yogyakarta for the trans-Jogja buses to guide you where to get on. The fare is 4,000 rupiah (about \u20ac0.25).
- First, you take one of the small trans-Jogja buses of line 2A or 2B to get to Jombor Terminal. Once you are on the right bus, you can’t miss getting off as it is the terminal stop. Here is a list of stops<\/a> in Yogyakarta for the trans-Jogja buses to guide you where to get on. The fare is 4,000 rupiah (about \u20ac0.25).