Going to Borobudur Temple? First Read the Tips
Borobudur Temple as the largest Buddhist temple in the world. The number of tourists who visit the temple is on the increase. When Mount Merapi erupted in 2010 and some time after that, the Borobudur Temple was closed for some time. At that time, the Borobudur Temple Mount Merapi ash covered.
Parties to UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Friends of Borobudur which consists of a variety of donors around the world, as well as local residents and people of Indonesia, together to clean up the Borobudur Temple. Not an easy chore. It took a long time until finally the Borobudur Temple was opened and each floor to top floor open to the public.
The temple is very old indeed vulnerable. Tourists who visit often forget that they walk on is building hundreds of years which is the heritage of the ancestors. Had forgotten, that the temple is a holy place for Buddhists.
Therefore, before visiting the temple of Borobudur, here are some guidelines for the preservation and appreciation of Borobudur Temple. Most of the following guidelines issued by the manager of the Borobudur Temple.
The tour guide. Visitors must be accompanied by an officer or with a tour guide. It is recommended you visit the Borobudur with a tour guide. Incomplete if you visit this temple only for the photos alone. Knowledge and the history behind the temple is very interesting and enriching yourself.
If you've previously visited
Visits in the group. Parties will arrange a visit Borobudur Temple is a group consisting of at least 30 people. Each group will be accompanied by the officer who will direct the traffic lane during the Borobudur temple.
Traffic lane. Now if a visit to the Borobudur temple, then there are lines that are tailored to visiting hours. There are two paths which visit the yellow line and green line. This is to regulate the movement of tourists so it does not accumulate in one place.
Clothes are worn. We recommend using a comfortable cotton. If you come in the morning, it helps to bring a jacket because the air is quite cold. Avoid using high-heeled shoes or sandals, and leather shoes. Use sandals or shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Every adult visitors must use a cloth glove that has been provided. When finished exploring the temple of Borobudur, do not forget to return the batik sarong.
Do not climb and sit on the stupa. There are many stupas and statues at Borobudur. Do not climb the stupa, reliefs, and statues in them. Do not also sit on it. Actually sign the instructions for this prohibition is clearly posted, but there are many tourists who break them.
Aside from being a form of tribute to the Borobudur temple, it is also part of preservation. Do not forget, these stones are very old age and gradually began to erode.
Other prohibition. Do not littering, smoking in the area of Borobudur, and scribble on temples. Also, do not bring food, weapons, musical instruments, and animals.
Time to visit. Hours are open from 6 am until 5 pm. Should come in June, July, or August. Because, in these months tend to be sunny weather. However, a visit Borobudur Temple is always beautiful at any time.(kompas)
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