Candi Plaosan Activities & Entrance Fee

Candi Plaosan adds a more cultural abundance to Yogyakarta. This holistic palace does not only offer beauty, but also a strong philosophy. The locals claim this temple to be a holistic, romantic palace. The temple also shows the virtue of diversity through its building.

With solitary architecture, Plaosan presents a different matter of gorgeousness of a temple. Unlike the other Indonesian temples, Plaosan Temple is a fuse of Buddhism and Hinduism. The temple owns an artistic structure of a Buddhist temple in the base. Whilst at the top, the typical beauty of Hindu buildings stands out.

The architecture represents an ancient romantic story. The two were separated in religion and ideology. However, their love was as enormous as the temple seems. Thus, the diverse rather create beautiful harmony between two religions. It emerges along with the beauty of the temple buildings.

Candi Plaosan Entrance Fee

The entrance ticket for international tourists is Rp50.000. Visitors coming with a private vehicle will need to pay for the parking fee. For motorcycles, the parking fee is Rp3.000 and Rp5.000 for a car.

See: Prambanan Temple Guide & How To Get To Prambanan.

Candi Plaosan Opening Hours

Plaosan is open from 8 AM to 5 PM every day including on the national holiday. The temple guest is also welcome to stay late to watch the sunset in the temple’s yard.

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Candi Plaosan Complexes

Although the building design is a mix of the two, Candi Plaosan characteristic tends to be a Buddhist temple. The temple is divided into two: Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul complexes. Each complex has a wide yard with greens that please the eyes. Plaosan Lor is where 6 Buddhist sculptures, Dhyani Boddhisatwa located.

The complex has two main temples. The first temple in the north part portrays the female ancestors. Meanwhile, the second main temple in the south draws the male ancestors. 50 ancillary temples stand surrounding the main ones. Still, at the same complex, visitors can also find 116 ancillary stupas.

On the other hand, Candi Plaosan Kidul covers a smaller area in the south. The complex does not have any main temple as with Plaosan Lor. However, the complex owns enormous stupas and temples. The ancient number is much the same as the other complex. To maintain their endurance, the temples partly have been restored several years ago.

In the east and west parts, tourists can see the trace of Plaosan’s old trench. It shapes a large square that surrounds the temple area. Outside the trench, a long gate preserves the temple complex as well.

Through each temple, the eyes can’t escape from the refreshing field view. During working hours, tourists can observe what the locals do for a living. The locals with their plowing tools, work in the fields for hours around. At those times, it is best to see Indonesian local cultures up close.

Cycling & Running Best Scene

Candi Plaosan offers a calm, natural ambiance for contemplation. The green yard helps to eliminate negative energies once people step in. The natural sound keeps people away from the vociferous cities. The fresh breeze completes the reverie, turning burdens into reliefs.

Still, with the wide yards, Plaosan will suit best both morning runners and cycling enthusiasts. Besides, the wreckages of the temple keep the running activity challenging yet heartening. Even more, every year Candi Plaosan always hosts a marathon event along with the Prambanan temple that is usually held in April.

At the end of the day, one can enjoy the beauty of Yogyakarta’s sunset time. At the golden hour, the sun sets, and the sunlight bounces off from the fields. With a view of Merapi mountain, Candi Plaosan is a perfect place for sunset viewing. This time is also a golden chance to capture the landscape of the temple.

In the evening, meet other fellows that come daily to ride a bike around the temple area. The regular riding track lies from Selokan Mataram to the temple’s main complex. After all, Candi Plaosan is famous for the flat road surrounding its area. The greenfield offers a splendid natural view to please the eyes while touring around.

Annual Festival

Candi Plaosan annual festival named Festival Candi Kembar is quite hype. Every year, thousands of people gather to watch various cultural performances. Here, traditional dance, music, foods, and carnival are ready to entertain visitors. The event usually starts in summer, around August to September each year.

The festival is held in 3 days with more than 30 art groups showing various traditional arts. Furthermore, more than 200 Indonesian artists come to the stage with different genres of performance. Participant artists flew all the way from different cities, Kalimantan, Jakarta, and all-around Indonesia. For a traveler, this is the perfect chance to see Indonesian art and cultural richness.

At the end of the festival, tourists can scramble for piles of fruits, vegetables, and money. The three are the alms given by the villagers around the temple. In addition to the festiveness, people can watch Ramayana ballet performances. A mixture of Hindu and Buddhist philosophies shows. The legacy of art can only be found in Prambanan and Plaosan.

Facilities

As with the other temples, Plaosan Temple provides basic tourist facilities. Those are the culinary, toilets, and parking area. There is no tour guide available on the premises. However, visitors can call any local guiding agency to come. The tour guide assistance usually covers a morning-to-sunset tour.

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How To Get To Candi Plaosan

Plaosan Temple sites lie not too far from the famous Prambanan Temple complex. To reach the temple from downtown, catch Transjogja line 1 A. The bus ticket cost Rp3.500 and will take 20 minutes to get to the Prambanan shelter. The way to Candi Plaosan Temple is precisely in the north part of Prambanan.

The silhouette of the temple is precisely at the right of the road. From Prambanan, it will take 30 minutes of walking to get to Plaosan. To reach the temple without walking. Tourists can easily book taxis/motorcycles through online apps Grab or Gojek. By motorcycle, it takes only 12 minutes and costs no more than Rp10.000.

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Address & Location

Plaosan temple is located in Jl. Candi Plaosan, Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java 57454.