Hi, t-mates! Where do you want to go on your next holiday? If you still have no idea, let us give a recommendation for you. What about visiting the Borobudur Temple in Magelang? We are sure that you must have heard about this largest Buddha temple in Indonesia.
However, did you know that around the temple there are several tourism villages you can visit? At these villages, tourists can experience the local life of villagers other than just visiting tourist attractions.
Curious to know more about these tourism villages around Borobudur Temple? Read along with this article and get to know more about Borobudur Tourism Village, Wanurejo Tourism Village, and Karangrejo Tourism Village!
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Take a Sip of Borobudur Coffee at Borobudur Tourism Village
Let’s begin our journey from Borobudur Tourism Village, the nearest one to the temple. This place is also usually known as Balai Ekonomi Desa (Balkondes) Borobudur or Borobudur Village Economic Hall. It is located in Ngaran Village, Magelang, and only 5 minutes away from the temple. So close, right?
The atmosphere of this village is really calm and peaceful. Here, you will find several traditional Joglo houses made of woods, some of them can be booked for events. Other than that, there is also Waroeng Kopi Borobudur, a coffee shop that has been opened since 2016.
You definitely should come to this coffee shop and try Borobudur Coffee. It is a special coffee made from the robusta beans planted in the Menoreh Mountains. Take a sip and you will be craving for more! Fortunately, you can buy this coffee to bring back home either for yourself or as souvenirs.
Another facility you can find in the Balkondes is a homestay for tourists. This traditional-styled accommodation offers 3 types of rooms you can choose, which are Single Room, Couple Room, and Family Room. The rate starts from 400,000 IDR / night* for a Single Room.
Furthermore, there is also Pandan Ngaran Craft, a souvenir shop where you can find various items such as bags, bracelets, and kids’ toys. Get your loved ones some gifts from this shop; they must be very happy!
Explore Karangrejo Village, A Sustainable Tourism Village
Did you know that in March 2021, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy announced that there were 16 tourism villages in Indonesia that have been certified as sustainable tourism villages?
This special certification is given to tourism villages that apply the CHSE concept, which are Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability. Besides that, well-built infrastructure and facilities are also available in these villages, such as a homestay and a souvenir shop.
Interested to know more? You can learn more about Sustainable Tourism Village here.
Another special thing that you can see at Karangrejo Village is the beautiful sunrise. To enjoy the best sunrise view, you can watch it from a spot named Punthuk Setumbu, which is situated 400 meters above sea level.
If you still can’t get over this majestic sunrise view, on the next day you can go to Barede Hill. Just like in Punthuk Setumbu, here you can see the sunrise with a view of Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and Borobudur Temple as the background. Isn’t it amazing?
Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Wanurejo Tourism Village
Wanurejo Tourism Village is only a 6-8 minutes drive from Borobudur Temple. If you are interested, you can also rent a bike at Jl. Balaputradewa and cycle all the way to the village.
Along the way, you can enjoy the natural view of green rice fields on your sides. Then when you arrive, you will be greeted by a unique traditional entrance gate. Don’t forget to stop for a while and take a picture here, t-mates!
Just like the other villages, Wanurejo Tourism Village is also being developed as a Balkondes to support the local economy. Here, you can enjoy some light meals in the restaurant while immersing yourself in the beauty of the natural environment. So calming!
Then before you leave this village, let’s spend some time visiting the wayang (puppet) museum. It’s a very interesting museum as you can get a lot of new information about wayang you might not know before.
Plan Your Holiday around Borobudur with tiket.com!
So, are you interested to visit Borobudur Tourism Village, Karangrejo Tourism Village, and Wanurejo Tourism Village? Other than these three, there are also other tourism villages around Borobudur which you can explore. Interestingly, each of them has its own uniqueness.
Let’s start planning your trip to Borobudur and the tourism villages around by getting your flight tickets, accommodation, and a rent car only at tiket.com. Also, remember to always obey the health protocols wherever you go, t-mates! Wear a mask, keep a distance from others, and try to avoid the crowd.
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*prices are valid at the time of writing