We start our day in the early morning hoping to see Borobudur at sunrise, too bad the weather is so cloudy. By the time that we see the sun in the sky, it is about 9 a.m. already. :-(, so no Borobudur at sun rise picture .
Borobudur is located 41 km northwest of Yogyakarta
The Temple is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. This colossal relic of Borobudur Temple was built by Sailendra dynasty between 750 and 842 AD; 300 years before Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, 400 years before work had begun on the great European cathedrals. The monument was conceived as a Buddhist vision of the cosmos in stone, starting in the everyday world and spiralling up to nirvana - the Buddhist heaven.
Web: http://www.borobudurpark.com
Manohara Hotel
After spending our morning walk up and down around the temple, we then head to Yogyakarta. Our plan is to visit the old town in the area called “water castle”.
Water Castle was Built in 1758 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I just west of the kraton, part of this pleasure garden and castle is at present no more than an intriguing collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages enclosed by massive walls, however, the central courtyard with the nymph-baths has been restored.
Underground passages
We then end the day enjoy shopping at Malioboro Street and have delicious dinner at Suharti restaurant.
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