Interesting Borobudur Around Tourism to Visit, Note!

Tourism around Borobudur. (Photo: UNSPLASH/Eugenia Clara)

YOGYAKARTA - With a myriad of interesting destinations that are no less interesting than the sun, tourism around Borobudur is also growing rapidly. For example, the newly inaugurated Borobudur Art Village, Svargabumi with a hit photo spot in the middle of the rice fields, to luxury restaurants at high altitudes such as Enam Langit which presents a panorama of six mountains.

Tour Around Borobudur

Holidays in Magelang are certainly no longer just about knowing history, but also adding new experiences that are exciting and interesting to be immortalized in photos. So where are these destinations? Reported from the Joglo Semar page, see the review below.

Borobudur Art Village

Borobudur Art Village is only 700 meters from Borobudur Temple. This place is indeed designed as a modern cultural tourist area that is comfortable to explore.

Here, you can visit the art museum, souvenir market with local products, and culinary area that offers typical Javanese food. There is also an amphitheater that showcases traditional art performances that make the cultural experience more complete. All areas have been designed with a green and orderly concept, making you comfortable to get around. In addition, there is also an environmentally friendly electric vehicle (EV) service to facilitate visitor mobility.

Svargabumi Borobudur

Svargabumi Borobudur is only 3 km or about 10 minutes from the temple. This place is a paradise for photography lovers, because there are 22 Instagramable photo spots that are very cool.

You will see a 3-hectare expanse of green rice fields with a cool and beautiful atmosphere. There are hanging swings, floating breakfasts in the pool, to a bean bag area that is comfortable to use for relaxing. The name "Svargabumi" itself has the meaning of "the paradise of the earth," in accordance with the conditions and services provided.

To enter this attraction, you can prepare money starting from Rp. 25,000 for adults and Rp. 15,000 for children. Svargabumi is open from 08.00 to 17.00 WIB on weekdays, and from 07.00 to 17.30 WIB on weekends.

Puunee Wild River Restaurant

After from Svargabumi, you can continue to Puunee Wild River Restaurant, which is only about 10 minutes from Borobudur Temple. This restaurant will give you a unique dining experience on the banks of the Elo River, complete with the sound of water gurgling that makes your mood even calmer.

The design of this restaurant brings the concept of traditional joglo with a modern touch. The food menu is also diverse, ranging from Rawon, Tahu Bakso Borobudur, to Sate Lilit typical of Bali. The price of food here you can get from Rp. 18,000 to Rp. 28,000, while fresh drinks such as Puunee Milk Coffee or Melon Juice are priced starting at Rp. 8,000.

In addition to eating, you can also try fun activities, such as rafting on the Elo River or horseback riding. This restaurant is open from 10.00 to 18.00 WIB on weekdays, and until 21.00 WIB on weekends. Puunee is the perfect place to rest for a while before you continue your journey.

Watu Putih Borobudur

You can continue your journey to Watu Putih Borobudur, which is only about 15 minutes or 6 km from Borobudur Temple. This place is located on a plateau, so you can enjoy the amazing view from the top of the hill.

From here, you can see Borobudur Temple, mountains, and green rice fields in one view. The fresh air here makes the atmosphere more comfortable, especially in the morning or afternoon. There is also a photo spot with a Borobudur background that is recommended. If you like exploration, you can choose a Jeep or VW tour package with prices starting from IDR 350,000 for a short trip.

The entrance ticket to Watu Putih starts from IDR 15,000 per person. This place is open from 08.00 to 17.00 WIB on weekdays, and on weekends from 07.00 to 17.30 WIB.

Six Borobudur Sky

You can end this trip at Enam Langit Borobudur, which is located about 20 minutes from Borobudur Temple. This tourist location is really special because it offers views of six mountains in Central Java, including Merbabu, Merapi, Telomoyo, Andong, Sumbing, and Prau.

The main restaurant here has the shape of a traditional joglo with an open design, so you can enjoy the view while enjoying luxurious culinary. There are various packages that you can choose, for example breakfast starting from IDR 175,000 per person, picnic breakfast for IDR 500,000, to romantic dinner at a price of IDR 1,800,000. Every corner of Enam Langit is designed to give you a stunning visual experience, of course, it's a shame if it's not photographed for your Instagram account.

There are also special activities such as meditation, yoga, and outbound areas. If you want a more exclusive experience, there are international accommodations for holidays with family or honeymoon. Enam Langit is the perfect destination and closes your trip with an elegant and unforgettable impression.

That's how the discussion about the attractions around Borobudur that you can visit. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.