Magelang is not only famous for the Borobudur Temple, but also has various interesting destinations that offer natural beauty, history and culture. Magelang Regency is located on the tourist route of Central Java and Yogyakarta, making it an easily accessible tourist destination. There are many Magelang tours that you can enjoy, ranging from natural, cultural, religious, to artificial tourism. One of them is Borobudur Temple as well as other Buddhist temples that make Magelang region well known in the realm of Central Java tourism.
Surrounded by hills and mountains, this city offers stunning panoramas, cool air and a calm atmosphere. Moreover, Magelang also has many instagramable tourist spots, perfect for photography lovers. From exotic waterfalls, relaxing tea gardens to historical educational tours, Magelang tourist attractions are ready to provide a memorable vacation experience.
1. Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple is a must-visit tourist attraction in Magelang. The temple was built around the 8th and 9th centuries and has 2,672 relief panels and 504 arches that you can see on every wall of the temple.
Don’t forget, when you come here you have to climb the stairs to the top to see the large stupa that is right in the center of the temple and surrounded by 72 other smaller stupas.
This Magelang tourist spot has been officially named a UNESCO cultural heritage. In the temple area you can also visit 3 museums namely Borobudur Museum, Samudraraksa Ship Museum, and MURI Museum.
The Borobudur Temple area is open to the public from 07.00-17.00 WIB. Quoting from the official Borobudur website, you must be prepared to spend around Rp 25,000-Rp 50,000 depending on age.
2. Candirejo Tourism Village
This Magelang tourist spot is arguably the type of tour that offers many experiences in one place. Candirejo Tourist Village is located in Borobudur Sub-district, Magelang and is in the mountainside area.
You will be able to find many views of the hills here. Moreover, in the southern part of the village there is a green expanse with a beautiful natural panorama that is very famous, namely the Menoreh Hills.
You can also enjoy a culinary tour experience by enjoying typical dishes of Candirejo Tourism Village. One of them is mangut beong, which is processed beong fish from the Progo River with savory and delicious yellow spices. There are other typical snacks of this village, such as banana, combro and tempe chips.
For those of you who like adventure, you can try offroad in Candirejo Tourism Village. You will pass through the Menoreh hills, cross the Progo River, and finally arrive at Watu Kendil.
Not only that, you can also enjoy the experience of catching fish in the river in the traditional way. The typical fishing gear of this village is called bronjong. The location of this fishing in the river, of course, is something you will rarely get in the city.
3. Mendut Temple
Another Magelang tour that is still around the temple is Mendut Temple. The temple was built around the 9th century and is 26.4 meters high. Besides being the center of Buddhist practices and rituals, this place is also believed by Javanese Kejawen adherents as a place of meditation.
To enjoy the Mendut Temple area, you can visit from 07.00-19.00 WIB by paying an entrance ticket of around IDR 10,000 per person.
4. Enam Langit by Plataran
This tourist destination in Magelang is relatively new and is currently popular among tourists. Located in the green area of the Menoreh hills, this place offers a stunning panorama with views of six mountains on the island of Java.
Enam Langit by Plataran can be utilized for various activities such as meetings, picnics, lunch, enjoying sunrise or sunset, meditation, yoga, outbound, and photography.
This much-in-demand tourist spot is located in Candirejo Village, Borobudur District, and can be accessed easily by private vehicle. Enam Langit by Plataran is open every day from 07.00 to 17.00 WIB.
Want to experience dining above the clouds with a beautiful view of Magelang in the background? You need to prepare a fee ranging from IDR 175,000 to IDR 1,800,000, depending on the package chosen.
5. Chicken Church
Chicken Church is a religious tourism destination in Magelang which is about 20 minutes away from Borobudur Temple. The name was given by the residents of Gombong Hamlet, Kembanglimus Village, Magelang Regency, because the shape of the building resembles a chicken.
The building was founded by Daniel Alamsjah in 1990. Its popularity increased after appearing in one of the famous Indonesian movies Ada Apa dengan Cinta 2, thus attracting more tourists.
To enjoy the uniqueness of the Chicken Church, visitors are charged an entrance ticket of around Rp 25,000 per person. This tourist spot is open every Wednesday to Monday, from 08:00 to 17:00 WIB.
6. Punthuk Setumbu
For those of you who like nature tourism, don’t miss Magelang tourism in Punthuk Setumbu. To reach this area, you have to trek for 15 minutes until you reach the top.
The location is in the Karangrejo Village area and is often a spot for tourists to enjoy the sunrise in the morning. From the peak, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view of Borobudur Temple from a distance while enjoying the very cool and fresh morning air.
This tourist spot operates from every day from 04.00-17.00 WIB. However, the best time to visit Punthuk Setumbu is before sunrise. With a price of around IDR 20,000 per person, you can witness the beautiful view of the sunrise in the Magelang region.
7. Svargabumi
This Magelang tourist spot is located in Ngaran and Gopalan hamlets, Borobudur Village, Magelang, Central Java. It is a rice field area located not far from Borobudur Temple.
For some people who have been there, Svargabumi is often compared to the Ubud area in Bali. You will find many beautiful photo spots accompanied by cool and refreshing air.
You can also enjoy a bed swing or floating breakfast in the swimming pool. Open from 08.00-17.00 WIB, Svargabumi charges an entrance ticket price of around Rp 15,000 to Rp 30,000
8. Silancur Highland
This Magelang tourist spot is in Kaliangkrik area. Silancur Highland is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level and has a very beautiful and amazing natural panorama. From here, you can also enjoy the view of Mount Sumbing and the row of Mount Merapi.
Silancur Highland is located in Dadapan Hamlet, Mangli Village, Kaliangkrik Subdistrict which is about 15 km from the center of Magelang City which can be accessed easily by car.
To feel the cool mountain air, you only need to pay around Rp 10,000 – Rp 20,000 per person. Silancur Highland is open 24 hours, so you don’t have to worry about coming too late.
9. Nepal Van Java
Ever wondered about the panoramic view of Mount Everest in Nepal? If you are curious, you can enjoy it in Magelang tourism. This tourist spot is actually a tourist hamlet in the area of Dusun Butuh. Don’t forget to document your moments on vacation in Nepal Van Java!
Nepal Van Java is located on the slopes of Mount Sumbing, so don’t be surprised if the access to get there will go through many climbs. Make sure your vehicle is strong enough to go uphill.
To be able to take pictures with views of Mount Sumbing and housing that resembles housing around Mount Everest, you only need to pay for an entrance ticket of around IDR 8,000 with a motorcycle parking fee of around IDR 3,000 and IDR 10,000 for car parking.
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