A full-day exploration of the extraordinary concentration of 8th-9th century Hindu and Buddhist temples on the Prambanan Plain. The circuit covers Prambanan main complex, Sewu, Plaosan, and Sambisari temples, culminating with sunset at Ratu Boko Palace on the hilltop. One of the most impressive archaeological landscapes in Southeast Asia.
| Distance | 17-22 km east of Yogyakarta |
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| Travel time | 30-45 minutes |
| Getting there | Hired car with driver ($35-45/day) to visit multiple temples; TransJogja bus to Prambanan then walking/becak |
| Cost | $30-45 (temple entries + driver) |
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Highlights
- Prambanan Hindu temple complex
- Sewu Buddhist temple compound
- Plaosan twin Buddhist temples with Merapi backdrop
- Ratu Boko sunset
- Sambisari sunken temple