Visit Borobudur in Magelang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. These two hotels are undoubtedly the best!

Most people who come to Magelang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia will definitely visit Borobudur. It is the largest Buddhist architectural site in the world and is known as one of the four ancient wonders of the East, along with the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia! Borobudur was built by the Shailendra king who converted to Buddhism in the mid-8th century. It took more than 700,000 craftsmen, more than 2 million stones, and more than 70 years to build. It is said to have been built to enshrine the relics of the Buddha Shakyamuni. In addition to Borobudur, we also participated in a tour called VW Village Tour, which was a colorful convertible car tour! The driver took us to visit several workshops in the local village, where we experienced making pottery, beekeeping and honey harvesting, and making coconut sugar. It was a great local exploration experience! We booked these tours at the Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel where we stayed. If you plan to visit Borobudur, this is undoubtedly one of the best accommodation options! The hotel is very close to Borobudur, so you can get as much sleep as possible. The colonial-style hotel is very comfortable, with rice paddies in front of the door and farmers working hard, a leisurely pastoral scene! There is also the Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa, which is all villas. If you have a sufficient budget, you can also stay in a villa, which is more comfortable! These two hotels in Magelang are actually very close to each other. The Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel looks like an art school from the outside and an art gallery from the inside. The hotel has a strong European style, which is quite unique. The rooms are more classical in style, with many details using more fashionable designs, and the view from the balcony is also very good! The Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa, located on the hillside, has only 20 or so villas. From the lobby, restaurant, and pool, you can see Borobudur in the distance. It is said to be the hotel with the best view and location in the Magelang area!