Beautifully maintained, stunning in its complexity. more

Get a tour guide. Our guide was wonderful, full of information and very personable. We went in the late on a weekday afternoon when it was cooler and there were fewer crowds. Do be prepared for the vendors; they are relentless. more

go there and see it by yourself.iy's really amazed me because of the building,but the condition now maybe not as good as in the past.i really feel sad because of it more

Definatley worth a visit. The crowds are a turn off, you think Angkor Wat is busy wait till you see this place! Joining the throngs of people who flock here everyday is a draw back, but the site itself is definately worth a visit. Its in a great condition and the reconstruction work has been done better in my opinion... more

I recently visited Borobudur taking a "sunset" tour thru my hotel. I visited on a Sunday so this may be why it was so very busy. It is a fascinating place and a enjoyed wandering around the levels looking at the stone carvings and sculpture some of which were on a par with Ankor Wat. What concerned me was litter... more

To walk up the tiers of Borobudur is to see the life of the Buddha unfold before you. Literally! As you walk along, there's a stone relief mural, rendered in sequential order, of the Buddha's life story ---- you will know it if you've read Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha. His journey from being a prince, fasting and meditating, many trials and... more

We visited this site, along with Prambanan, during an extended trip to Asia and Europe. We had read about it, of course, but were overwhelmed by its beauty and its spirituality. Moreover, it spoke to the tolerance and diversity of Indonesia that a Buddhist shrine would be so lovingly and well preserved in an Islamic country. The restoration is very... more

For those who, like me, come from Europe and more generally the western world, approaching East Asian cultures can provide an immensely satisfying knowledge experience from a completely different perspective. At a simbological level, the Borobudur is a treasure containing a huge number of cultural references in the broader context of Buddhist culture and religion. The Temple illustrates the story... more

Making travel to Borobudur without riding elephant, is a big loss. Through villages surrounding Borobudur temple and having directly experience of Javanese's traditional life. While traveling on the elephant you could enjoy the beauty of nature, the wide greeny, farming area with the greatness of Borobudur at left-side background and Menoreh hill at the right-side. It take 2,5 hours trip...... more