☸️ Borobudur

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Best time: May to September, the dry season, when sunrise often brings a sea of mist

The world's largest Buddhist temple: nine stone terraces carved with over 2,000 relief panels and topped by 72 bell-shaped stupas. At dawn, volcanoes and jungle rise from the mist.

Good to know

• Climbing to the top needs a separate timed ticket, and you must wear the sandals provided.
• Watch sunrise from Setumbu hill to see the temple with the volcanoes behind.