8 Coolest spots near Borobudur to enjoy an amazing sunrise

See the wonderful scenery as the sun is going down.

Brilio.net/en - If youre going to spend a weekend in Magelang or maybe Yogyakarta, consider catching the amazing sunrise in some beautiful spots near Borobudur Temple. Some spots are famous already and can be crowded, but the rest of them are less well-known and more secluded. Aside from the beautiful scenery as the sun goes up, those places also boast breath-taking views you wont enjoy every day!

So if you happen to be anywhere near the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, rise before dawn, put a windbreaker on, and take your significant other for a romantic sunrise session! Check these ones out and dont forget to pray for a sunny day:

1. Punthuk Setumbu

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Dubbed the Sunrise Paradise, you can enjoy the scenery as the sun rises between morning mists, upon the silhouette of the majestic Borobudur Temple.

2. Punthuk Kendil Gupakan

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As if floating on a cloud, shadows of the majestic Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, Mount Sumbing and its sibling Mount Sindoro become a background as the sun is dawning. Punthuk Kendil Gupakan nestled in the panoramic village of Giritengah, one of the roads less traveled near Borobudur.

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3. Punthuk Mongkrong

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Also in Giritengah Village, Punthuk Mongkrong boasts a clear, beautiful panorama of Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and Menoreh Highlands. Rise before dawn to catch the sunrise, as well as the silhouette of Borobudur Temple and the iconic Gereja Ayam (Chicken Church).

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