Things to do in Pringsurat

Borobudur Temple is an otherworldly Mahayana Buddhist temple compound. The UNESCO site comprises nine layered platforms and myriad shapes that come together to form this astounding complex. Marvel at the sheer invention and variation in the décor and architecture in one of Buddhism’s most prominent and iconic monuments.

Visit Mendut Buddhist Monastery to see a working monastery that upholds the peacefulness associated with Buddhism. Admire great works of art as you stroll around the picturesque grounds of this ancient place of worship. Meditate alongside monks and respectfully observe devotees asking for blessings at prayer halls. Visit a ninth-century temple revered for its fascinating collection of Buddha and Bodhisattva sculptures.

Venture inside Candi Mendut, an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the early ninth century. Although this sacred place of worship fell into disrepair over the centuries, it was rediscovered as a vegetation-concealed ruin in 1836, and restored. Today, it is once again used for religious ceremonies.

Prepare for some of Java’s finest hiking adventures in Mount Merbabu National Park. Trek to the summit of a towering dormant volcano and marvel at the otherworldly landscapes of Central Java. Spot endemic and rare bird species. Camp overnight and gaze at a night sky filled with innumerable stars. Mount Merbabu National Park covers about 14,000 acres (5,700 hectares) and is dominated by the dormant stratovolcano called Mount Merbabu (Gunung Merbabu).

Pawon Temple, also known as Candi Pawon, is a small but architecturally perfect site of Buddhist worship. Its flawless symmetry and elaborate details are all the more impressive when you consider that it was built hundreds of years ago. Admire its astonishing craftsmanship while you ponder the mysteries that still surround its original purpose to this day.