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AS ONE of the world’s cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO, Borobudur Temple has a special place to become a mainstay tourist destination in Central Java.
Not only about the magnificent temple structure with amazing reliefs, in the Borobudur Temple area also has attractions that are no less interesting, namely tourism villages.
There are also tourism villages around Borobudur Temple that are certified as sustainable tourism villages, and have Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) certifications. This certification is given by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency.
“This tourism village is a potential that needs to be developed and empowered to improve the welfare of rural communities so that they have competitiveness and become a locomotive for economic revival in the tourism sector in the midst of a pandemic,” said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Uno, in a statement end of April 2021.
By pocketing this sustainable tourism village certification and CHSE certification, you will feel safer and more comfortable during your trip. So, if you go to Borobudur Temple, don’t miss the following tourist villages:
Candirejo Tourism Village
Candirejo Tourism Village is located in Sangen, Candirejo, Borobudur, Magelang. In this village, you can enjoy a typical village atmosphere with a thick Javanese tradition. Activities in this tourist village consist of 3 types, namely cultural tourism, agro-tourism, and nature tourism.
There are various historical sites in Candirejo Tourism Village such as Toyo Asin, Watu Tumbak, Watu Kendil, Tempuran Kali Progo, and Pabelan. You can also get around the village on foot, rent an onthel bike or ride a wagon.
Karangrejo Tourism Village
Karangrejo Tourism Village has been known as one of the locations to enjoy the moment of sunrise thanks to the existence of Punthuk Setumbu. From Punthuk Setumbu, you can see Borobudur Temple from a distance as well as the majesty of Mount Merapi.
Not only that, the Karangrejo Tourism Village also completes its attractions with several unique tour packages such as farming in the fields, to traveling through the village using typical vehicles, namely horse carts and onthel bicycles.
During activities in tourist villages, stay disciplined in maintaining health protocols, such as maintaining distance, wearing masks, and washing hands.
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