Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world. This tourist place in Indonesia is set UNESCO as one of the world heritage sites in 1991. Borobudur temple was buried volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi, until then discovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814.
Tourist attractions in Indonesia is estimated to be built in 824. The building is composed of blocks of volcanic and formed 504 Buddha statues, 72 stupas and a main stupa right at the top of the temple. Myth, if you put your hand into the stupa hole and managed to touch the statue in it, then your wish will come true. Here, you can also buy various souvenirs ranging from T-shirts, key chains, fans to miniature Borobudur Temple.
At Waisak celebration, Borobudur Temple became the center of the gathering of many Buddhists from different parts of the world such as Tibet and Thailand. This ritual becomes one of the tourist attraction here. The most popular tourists is the peak event of lantern release to the sky. The lanterns will be released along with prayer and hope for the next year.
