Looking for things to do in Yogyakarta, Indonesia?
If Borobudur Temple is famous for tourists to visit and to experience a magical sunrise, Prambanan Temple (also called Loro Jonggrang) or Candi Prambanan, is frequented during sunset. This 9th-century Hindu temple compound in the Special Region of Yogyakarta is considered as the "the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia."
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was originally built during the reign of the Hindu Sanjaya Dynasty and is dedicated to the Trimūrti or the three great Hindu divinities - the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Transformer (Shiva). At the three huge temples, you can see decorations with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana.
As mentioned in the UNESCO's website:
“Prambanan Temple Compounds consist of Prambanan Temple (also called Loro Jonggrang), Sewu Temple, Bubrah Temple and Lumbung Temple. Prambanan Temple itself is a complex consisting of 240 temples. All the mentioned temples form the Prambanan Archaeological Park and were built during the heyday of Sailendra’s powerful dynasty in Java in the 8th century AD. These compounds are located on the border between the two provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java on Java Island. Prambanan Temple Compounds presents the grandiose culture of Siva art as a masterpiece of the classical period in Indonesia, and the region. The property is an outstanding religious complex, characteristic of Siva expression of the 10th century.”
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The best time to visit is during sunset. Prambanan Temple Complex is located about 17 kilometers northeast of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakarta. For ease and convenience, you can book a Prambanan Sunset tour via Klook.com.
It is available on a join-in group or private tours. The tour includes round-trip transportation to Prambanan Temple, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and entrance fee to the temple.
Prambanan Sunset Itinerary
- 02:00 pm - 02:15pm - pick up from hotel
- 02:15 pm - 03:00pm - transfer to Prambanan Temple
- 03:00 pm - 05:30pm - sunset at Prambanan Temple
- 06:00 pm - 07:00pm - end of tour, drop off at hotel
After enjoying the mesmerizing sunset, a good activity is to watch Ramayana Ballet Performance held at Prambanan Temple Complex.
Ramayana Ballet Performance With Optional Dinner
- Get the chance to witness an epic story of Javanese culture and heritage at a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Performed in an open stage, the dance-drama ballet offers a theatrical and musical experience
- Learn of the story of Prince Rama, adapted from the engraved facade of Prambanan Temple
- Enjoy a hassle free hotel pick up and drop off, plus an optional buffet dinner for your travel convenience
How to get to Yogyakarta Indonesia?
There are no direct flights from Manila to Yogyakata Indonesia. From Manila, you can take a plane to Jakarta or Bali and then take another flight to Yogyakarta. Another option is to take a train or bus from Jakarta. Trains from Jakarta depart from Pasar Senen Station or Gambir Station. Travel time from Jakarta is about 8 hours and arrives in Yogyakarta in either Lempuyangan Station or Tugu Station depending on the type of train you take. By bus, there are several bus companies that offer Jakarta to Yogyakarta routes. Travel time is around 11 to 12 hours.
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Morning kami dito. May isa pa na temple dun sa southern side
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