The Borobudur Temple is in the Kedu Valley, in the southern part of Central Java, ... Back when I visited, we were encouraged to reach inside the stupa and rub the Buddha for good luck.

Standing on a hilltop in Central Java, Borobudur rises from the jungle, towering over the emerald rice fields and network of rural roads. At over 1,200 years old, the massive temple has weathered ...

The temple also houses 504 statues, including Buddha statues and lions, located in chambers inside stupas. This means visitors are prohibited from performing Kunto Bimo, a myth that touching a ...

A guide to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple Upon arrival at Amanjiwo, guests are fully equipped with knowledge to better appreciate the many historical attractions around the area.

As global temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change, the dark stone temple, which dates from the 9th century, could deteriorate faster than normal, Marsis Sutopo, head of the Borobudur ...

This photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows a view of the Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO-listed world heritage site, in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain) This photo taken on May 10 ...

19th-century archive photo of a relief panel (top left) now hidden by a stone wall (above left) at Indonesia's Borobudur Temple. A few relief panels from this section ...

Elementary school students take part in an educational tour on March 7, 2024, at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java. In addition to being a world-class tourist destination, ...

Visiting the world’s largest Buddhist temple is about to get expensive. Borobudur, one of Indonesia’s most popular attractions, will soon be subjected to a massive price hike by government ...

A guide to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple Upon arrival at Amanjiwo, guests are fully equipped with knowledge to better appreciate the many historical attractions around the area.