ID · Special Region of Yogyakarta · 7.75°S 110.49°E

prambanan

Towering 9th-century Hindu spires, best paired with a Ramayana ballet.

Best time
May to September is driest, and the open-air Ramayana ballet runs in this season. Late afternoon is cooler and the light on the towers is softer.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Fly KL to Yogyakarta, about 2.5 hours. Prambanan is about 30–45 minutes' drive east of the city on the road to Solo, and the Jogja–Solo commuter train stops nearby.
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Dear group chat,Towering 9th-century Hindu spires, best paired with a Ramayana ballet.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPrambananID, Special Region of Yogyakarta
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≈ 1,555 km from KL, as the crow flies
Prambanan Temple Yogyakarta Indonesia

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A 9th-century Hindu temple compound about 17 km northeast of Yogyakarta, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Its tall, pointed towers, the main one 47 metres high, make it Indonesia's largest Hindu temple site. The same park also holds Sewu, a large Buddhist temple complex.

Things to do

  1. The main templesShiva's tower in the centre, flanked by Vishnu and Brahma, with Ramayana reliefs along the galleries.Map ↗
  2. Candi SewuA large Buddhist complex at the north end of the park, usually much quieter.Map ↗
  3. The Ramayana balletA Javanese dance version of the Ramayana, staged with the temples lit up behind.Map ↗
  4. Ratu BokoHilltop ruins of an old palace a short drive south, popular at sunset.Map ↗
  5. Candi PlaosanTwin Buddhist temples a short drive away, with few visitors.Map ↗

Good to know

  • There's little shade in the courtyards. Bring a hat and water.
  • It's still a place of worship. Dress modestly and don't climb on the ruins.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.