Candi Borobudur, located in the Magelang Regency, Central Java, has a way of stopping you in your tracks the moment you see it.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it carries a deep sense of importance, but what you feel up there is simple: space, silence, and a touch of magic.
The massive stone terraces rise gently like a mountain of stories, and as you climb, the world gets quieter, just you, the carvings, and the open sky. Each level feels like its own little world, full of calm and detail, until you reach the top and everything opens up in a wide, peaceful view.
Prepare your visit to the Borobudur well since there are 2 types of tickets currently. One type of ticket only gives you access to the lower area around the Borobudur, so not to the Borobudur itself. If you want to climb the Borobudur you need the second type of ticket, which allows you to climb the Borobudur. Currently about 1.000 people are allowed to climb the Borobudur at any given day, in different groups, so make sure you buy your ticket in time.
