The Christmas and New Year holidays (Nataru) are often used as a time to gather with family. However, it's undeniable that the Nataru holidays often can be difficult to enjoy mindfully due to the crowded holiday destinations in many places. As a result, the Nataru holidays with family can often feel tiring, even preventing you from enjoying every moment. Yogyakarta offers a different experience: where residents can enjoy […]
Borobudur Temple is a vast library, with a wealth of knowledge and life values carved into its wall reliefs. This wealth of knowledge and values should be effectively conveyed to the public and visitors to Borobudur Temple Park. Handaka Vijjānanda, author of a cultural education book that chronicles the 20 heroes of virtue depicted in the reliefs, […]
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko (Persero) remains committed to implementing health protocols and CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability) at every destination and business unit it manages, in order to achieve Quality Tourism. One of these efforts is implementing CHSE-based health protocols, both in terms of products […]
Borobudur Temple is a lesson in achieving perfection, an open educational book about universal values of excellence. Considered one of Indonesia's "Centers for Excellence," Borobudur Temple must continue to be developed, inspiring the creation of the nation's finest works. Borobudur Temple exists not only to be admired for its beauty, but also to be […]
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko (Persero), or TWC, is currently committed to developing quality tourism. One area of particular focus is educational content for tourists visiting Borobudur Temple Park. "We are in the process of shifting our paradigm, shifting from mass tourism to quality tourism. Until now, some tourists to […]
Accommodation is a crucial element when traveling. Tired of the hectic work routine, a quiet and comfortable place is certainly everyone's dream. Dagi Abhinaya is here to meet the needs of such guests, with a variety of facilities and activities. Dagi Abhinaya is situated on a hill called Bukit Dagi, located in the […]
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko (Persero) is committed to achieving quality tourism. One such effort is the Elephant Feeding Package at the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park complex. This Elephant Feeding Package is a hands-on activity for visitors, featuring interpretive elephant relief panels […]
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, numerous adjustments have been made to several tourist destinations, including Borobudur Temple Tourism Park. Visitation restrictions to enforce health protocols have been implemented, including restricted areas and new operating hours. Tourists can visit Borobudur Temple and the temple grounds, subject to regular operating hours […]
An ancient Javanese legend tells of ancient times, when the island of Java was still floating aimlessly in the cosmic ocean, the gods took pity on the plight of their inhabitants and decided to place a place on the island once and for all. By hammering a giant spike right into the center of the island, they set its place on the sea floor. Until today, Tidar, or […]
Illustration of a Rich Man Giving Aid to the Poor. A closer look reveals that the reliefs found at the base of Borobudur Temple are linked to the essence of Buddhism. The reliefs adorning the base of the temple depict teachings about the causes of human suffering and the consequences of human actions in the afterlife. By comparing the relief sculptures with Buddhist scriptures or […]
The Borobudur reliefs are not just works of art created by sculptors. They also represent a portrait of Javanese life in the past. One depiction of life depicted in these reliefs is the culture of dance performances. Dances performed by a girl, war dances, and information about the types of dance performances depicted in the reliefs at Borobudur are presented. […]
In the reliefs of Borobudur Temple, there is a story about a man named Sudhana who sat beside a lotus pond. There, he found a fairy named Manohara and her sister bathing. Previously, Sudhana had learned a spell from a wise man to immobilize Manohara. He succeeded in immobilizing Manohara by isolating her, while the other fairies flew […]