Borobudur is a Buddhist temple.

It was built in the ninth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient

Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of
India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 meter high and consists of eight steps like stone terrace.
The first five terraces are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Buddhist sculpture in bas-
relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire
upper structure is crowned by a large stupa at the center of the top circle. The way to the summit
extends through some 4.8 km of passage and stairways.

The design of Borobudur symbolizes the conception of universe in Buddhist cosmology. It is

believed that the universe is divided into three spiritual spheres, kamadhatu, rupadhatu, and
arupadhatu. The first sphere, kamadhatu, represents respectively the sphere of desires where we
are bound to our desires; the second sphere, rupadhatu, represents forms where we abandon our
desires but are still bound to name and form; and the last sphere, arupadhatu, represents
formlessness where there is no longer either name or form. Borobudur temple which is rededicated
as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people. With its
magnificent size and architecture, no wonder that Borobudur Temple includes 7 wonders of the
world.
Lampung is not only famous for its Way Kambas National Park. One of the best tourist attractions of
this province is Tanjung Setia Beach. This beach is located in the village of Tanjung Setia, West
Lampung district, Lampung province. It is about 273 km or about six to seven hour driving from
Bandar Lampung, the capital city of Lampung province.

This beach has not been well known by the citizens of Indonesia yet, but for the world surfers this
beach is a hidden paradise for surfing. This beach is exactly laid on the track of large Indian Ocean
currents that make this beach have waves which are quite perfect for surfing. The perfect wave of
this beach usually lasts from June to August with the height which can reach up to six to seven
meters with a 200 meters length.

In addition to perfect waves for surfing, the beach also has an ambience which is quite natural with
white sand along the beach. Rows of palm tree which grow also adorn this beach. For local people,
the beach area is also an ideal place for fishing. Some fish which are often obtained by the
fisherman are blue marlin which is so big enough that its weight can reach up to 70 kilograms. By
local residents this fish is known by the name of Iwa Tuhuk.
The Monas National Monument is a 132-meter tower in the center of Merdeka Square,
Central Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta, is the capital of the state. It symbolizes the struggle for
Indonesian independence of our country. The monument consists of a 117.7 m obelisk on a
45m square platform at a height of 17 m. The towering monument symbolizes the
philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Resembles a phallus, or pestle mortar pestle and Yoni
resembles rice or mortar, two important things in the tradition of Indonesian agriculture.
Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno, the first president of
the us and the monument was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered
with gold foil, and now the monument calls.
Danau Toba or Toba Lake is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, especially
in Medan, North Sumatra. Danau Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Indonesia, even in
the Southeast Asia. Which make it more special is taken from the Samosir Island, an
Island that settled in the middle of the lake.

Toba lake is bigger than Singapore. It formed by a giant volcanic eruption that happened
a long time ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth. Pulau Samosir or
Samosir Island, The island in the middle, was joined to the caldera wall by a narrow
isthmus, which was cut through to enable boats to pass; a road bridge crosses the cutting.
Samosir island is the cultural centre of the Batak tribe, the indigenous from North
Sumatra.

By the eruption of a super volcano (Mount Toba) was estimated to have caused mass
death and extinction of several species of living creatures. The eruption of Mount Toba
has led to changes in the earth’s weather and the start into the ice age that affects the
world civilization.

there is a historical story of the creation of Lake Toba originating from a woman who was
condemned to become a goldfish. Lake Toba is actually more like a sea than a lake
considering its size. Therefore, the Lake placed as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and
the second largest in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa. Lake Toba is also includes
the deepest lake in the world, which is approximately 450 meters.
Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in the ninth century measuring 123 x 123
meters. It is located at Magelang, 90-km southeast of Semarang, or 42-km northwest of
Yogyakarta. Borobudur temple is the one of the best-preserved ancient monument in
Indonesia that are most frequently visited by over a million domestic as well as foreign
visitors. It also had been acclaimed by the world as a cultural heritage main kind. The
architectural style has no equal through out the world. It was completed centuries before
Angkor Wat in Kamboja.

Borobudur is one of the world’s most famous temples; it stands majestically on a hilltop
overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. Borobudur is built of gray andesite stone.
It rises to seven terraces, each smaller than the one below it. The top is the Great Stupa,
standing 40 meters above the ground. The walls of the Borobudur are sculptured in bas-
reliefs extending over a total length of six kilometers. It has been hailed as the largest and
most complete ensemble of Buddhist relieves in the world, unsurpassed in artistic merit
and each scene an individual masterpiece.

Borobudur temple built in the eighth century by the Cailendra dynasty, is believed to have
been derived from the Sanskrit words “Vihara Buddha Uhr” the Buddhist Monastery on
the hill. Borobudur is a terraced temple surmounted by stupas, or stone towers; the
terraces resemble Indonesian burial foundations, indicating that Borobudur was regarded
as the symbol of the final resting place of its founder, a Syailendra, who was united after
his death with the Buddha. The Prambanan temple complex is also associated with a
dead king.

The inscription of 856 mentions a royal funeral ceremony and shows that the dead king
had joined Shiva, just as the founder of the Borobudur monument had joined the Buddha.
Divine attributes, however, had been ascribed to kings during their lifetimes. A Mahayana
inscription of this period shows that a ruler was said to have the purifying powers of a
bodhisattva, the status assumed by the ruler of Shrivijaya in the 7th century; a 9th-century
Shaivite inscription from the Kedu Plain describes a ruler as being “a portion of Shiva.”

The Borobudur was in danger of collapsing as its stone statues and stone cancer, moss
and lichen affected bas-reliefs. But, the monument has been completely restored and was
officially opened by the President on 23rd February 1983. The restoration took eight years
to complete, funded by the Government of Indonesia with aid from the UNESCO and
donations from private citizens as well as from foreign governments.

The visitors have the option of going by taxi or public bus to reach this temple. Public
transportation is available from the bus terminal. From that point visitors can hire becaks
or horse carts, or walk the rest of the way to the monument. A large parking area is
available not far from the monument, so private cars and buses can park in this area.