Don't be in a hurry to buy souvenirs. 5. The traditional "7 Wonders list" was created in antiquity as a guidebook for Hellenistic tourists. 3. This grandiose temple has hundreds of ladders, and unbelievable historic carvings on its wall, telling the story and Buddhist teachings. The lists originate in the 2nd and 1st Century BC. Borobudur Temple "The 7 Wonders of the world" 1. Price for local tourist is Rp30,000 (US$3.5). Photo by unknown The awesome Borobudur Temple which is considered the world’s largest Buddhist monument, is a very ancient religious site that has been widely considered as one of the Seven Wonders of this world. Despite of all the awkward prices, Borobudur temple is really worth to visit while you are in Indonesia or precisely in Central Java. 4. At each level there are several stupas. The Reasons it is not on the list of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Price for foreign tourist is US$20 per visit. Borobudur is a must visit place if visiting Java. Travel light. Borobudur Temple: One of 7 wonders - See 7,529 traveler reviews, 12,085 candid photos, and great deals for Borobudur, Indonesia, at Tripadvisor. This grandiose temple has hundreds of ladders, and unbelievable historic carvings on its wall, telling the story and Buddhist teachings. 7. We recommend hiring a guide (both for the flood of information and for keeping local students from asking for pictures together with you). 2. The biggest Budhist temple in the world. Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in the Magelang City, Central Java Province, and about 40 km from the Yogyakarta city.Borobudur temple consists of 6 levels of a square, 3 level in the form of circular and 1 main stupa, the total is 10 stupa. At the Borobudur stupa in addition there are 72 main stupa and there is a statue of Buddha in every stupa. It’s a huge temple that was constructed since 750 AD and in total the size of the temple area is 2.500 m². It is that big you have to prepare your stamina to see the entire temple. One of the ancient wonders and a remarkable feat of human engineering. Borobudur Temple The most famous of Indonesia’s temples is this huge Buddhist pyramid. This building is listed as one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites and is part of the 7 world wonders. Borobudur temple is the seven wonders of the world. Price for local tourist is Rp30,000 (US$3.5). It is that big you have to prepare your stamina to see the entire temple. The Borobudur Temple was constructed during the 9th century by the monarchs of the Syailendra dynasty who ruled central Java in Indonesia during that time. This building is listed as one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites and is part of the 7 world wonders. Wear sunscreen. Borobudur Temple: Should be listed as one of the World's 7 Wonders - See 7,539 traveler reviews, 12,107 candid photos, and great deals for Borobudur, Indonesia, at Tripadvisor. The Borobudur was not constructed until the 9th or 10th Century AD, 1000 years after the guidebook authors had written their lists. Borobudur Sunrise - Borobudur. Bring water. Wear a pair shorts (for batik sarung). Wear a hat. 6. The traditional "7 Wonders list" was created in antiquity as a guidebook for Hellenistic tourists. Vesak Day Festival. It’s a huge temple that was constructed since 750 AD and in total the size of the temple area is 2.500 m². Another option for reaching this famous temple from Yogyakarta is to avail a mini bus tour package which costs 75,000 IDR. The lists originate in the 2nd and 1st Century BC. The atmosphere in Borobudur is also very peaceful.