{"id":334,"date":"2022-09-15T10:24:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T10:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:54:56","slug":"what-to-see-in-indonesia-10-things-to-do-in-java-bali-and-the-gili-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-indonesia-10-things-to-do-in-java-bali-and-the-gili-islands","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Indonesia: 10 things to do in Java, Bali and the Gili Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Would you like to travel to this heavenly place but aren’t sure what to see in Indonesia<\/strong>?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Especially when organising such a distant tour, you should learn which places to visit and what to see in Indonesia before booking your flight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Indonesia is an unforgettable country<\/strong> that will introduce you to the wonders of ancient civilisations, its ways of life and its smiling inhabitants. Embark on a journey to discover mysterious places<\/strong>, from Buddhist temples immersed in wild nature to the blue flames of sulphur mines, passing through enchanting islands with endless white beaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So the question arises – which places should I visit if the choice is so varied and vast?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Not to worry! Whether you set off on your own or in a group in arcane Indonesia, we have created a guide with ten must-see things<\/strong> for a dream trip to Bali, Jakarta and the Gili Islands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Visit The Borobudur Temples\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are taking a tour of Central Java, you cannot miss visiting the picturesque Borobudur<\/strong>, the largest and most visited Buddhist temple in the world in Indonesia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The building is incredibly charming at dawn<\/strong> when the morning haze still embraces the surrounding hill peaks. The first 45 minutes after sunrise represent the most beautiful moment of the day when the temples are bathed in golden light and the morning mist begins to dissipate, revealing the surrounding pristine nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, this colossal work from the base of 123\u00d7123 metres and a height of 35 metres is still shrouded in mystery. Indeed, no evidence has been found on the construction or purpose of Borobudur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is supposed to have been commissioned between the eighth and ninth centuries<\/strong> by the Sailendra dynasty, at the pinnacle of their power and splendour. Following the dynasty’s decline, a series of natural cataclysms forced residents to leave the area. After a volcanic eruption, the temple remained hidden for centuries under layers of ash that were, in turn, covered by thick vegetation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The building was brought to light in the nineteenth century by Governor Thomas Stamford Raffles and researcher H.C. Cornelius and, finally, restored with the help of UNESCO in 1975.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What To See in Indonesia: The Prambanan Temple<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Prambanan is a group of Hindu temples in Yogyakarta<\/strong>, dedicated to Trim\u016brti (from Sanskrit \u201cthree forms\u201d or \u201cthree aspects\u201d), the expression of God as creator (Brahma), preserver (Vishnu) and transformer (Shiva). It officially became a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> in 1991. It stands 47 metres tall and consists of about 240 temples. The temple is just 45 km from the colossal Borobudur <\/strong>and it is worth visiting them both with a local guide to dive into the ancient and fascinating Buddhist and Hindu traditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although they are united by historical period and area, the two sites have substantial structural differences. Prambanan develops vertically in a sleek slender shape with jagged spires, while Borobudur is a massive group of buildings that spreads out horizontally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The temples of Prambanan also suffered the same fate as Borobudur, falling into oblivion for centuries<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The British administration accidentally rediscovered the huge complex in 1811, when the other site was brought to light.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let’s dwell on the three most famous temples ones dedicated to the main Hindu deities:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n