Reasons Why Borobudur Temple Admission Will Be Expensive

Edy Setijono, President Director of the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park (TWC), announced an increase in ticket rates to the top of the Borobudur Temple stupa region for domestic tourists of Rp750,000 and US$100 for overseas visitors. A coordination conference with the central government was held to make the decision. Meanwhile, regular admission to the Borobudur Temple area remains the same, at Rp50,000 for domestic tourists and US$25 for foreign visitors. Students can gain unique entry to the Borobudur Temple by purchasing an Rp5,000 ticket for educational purposes. Here are five of the reasons why the manager and government agreed to raise the price of the Borobudur temple stupa area:


1. Weathering and land subsidence have occurred at the Borobudur Temple.

To avoid misconceptions, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo instructed the management of the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park (TWC) to educate the public about the intention to charge Rp750,000/person for local tourists. "To climb the temple, it was conveyed yesterday so that there would be management by managing it through tariffs, that's approximately the case," Ganjar said on Sunday in Semarang, Central Java.

According to Ganjar, the decision was not adopted on the spot but after considering several factors. "One of them is the conservation of the Borobudur Temple, which has recently declined." Today, tourists are not permitted to enter Borobudur Temple," he explained. According to research by many experts who provide feedback to the government, the historic landmark, Borobudur temple, is currently beginning to weather. Furthermore, climatic change, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes pose a threat in and of themselves.

2. Daily quota of 1,200 people

Edy Setijono, President Director of Borobudur Temple, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, indicated that the increase in ticket costs in the stupa area was determined by a quota system per day for those who were allowed to climb to the top of the Borobudur Temple. The government has imposed a limit of 1,200 individuals per day who can ascend to the top of the temple.

The quota determination intends to protect the Borobudur Temple building or conservation to preserve the archipelago's historical and cultural heritage. Edy reported that the Borobudur Temple edifice began to deteriorate and erode, which was considered caused by increased tourist traffic. "What does it imply, people who wish to go up to the temple must genuinely desire to go up to it?" People who wish to snap pictures don't have to go up to the temple; instead, they can go downstairs. That is the goal. So, people go to the temple because they have paid a high price, and I believe they will be severe, learn, and study," he stated.

3. Non-commercial
Edy Setijono also stated that the IDR 750,000 payment for local tourists who wanted to climb the temple was not for business reasons. The manager continues to offer unique access to students who wish to study at Borobudur Temple for a charge of only IDR 5,000 per student. "As part of our commitment to the globe of education, students pay only Rp5.000." This is why it is so pricey as if it is commercial. No, it is not for commercial reasons; the motives are other. As a result, pupils pay only Rp5.000," Edy explained. Unique access to these students will be granted to up to 20% to 25% of the entire allotment of 1,200 people per day.

4. Vandalism and littering

According to Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Borobudur Temple, as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, deserves special attention to maintain the archipelago's historical and cultural value. Borobudur Temple, according to Luhut, has several vulnerabilities and threats. Beginning with natural hazards such as weathering and land subsidence caused by climate change and progressing to the acts of tourists, "Please check or inquire with your management contacts there." Not to mention people who like to vandalize, insert things between the temple stones, litter, and fail to recognize Borobudur Temple as a Buddhist landmark. "All of this requires specific management," Luhut continued.

5. Ecotourism

Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment stated that the government certified the Borobudur Temple region as an environmentally friendly tourist attraction. Following that, all modes of transportation in the Borobudur and Prambanan Temple sites must be ecologically friendly. In addition to operating electric buses for tour guides, there are also online motorbike taxi drivers in the Borobudur area, with all their fleets powered by electricity. Electric charging stations have also been developed and opened in the Borobudur and Prambanan districts. "We expect that there will be no more fossil vehicles in Borobudur, especially next year, because all of them must utilize green energy," he said. The government has set up Rp6.8 trillion for this purpose.

 

 

Article source : https://www.viva.co.id/english/1481930-5-reasons-why-borobudur-temple-ticket-entrance-will-be-expensive?page=5&utm_medium=page-5

Image source :  https://pixabay.com/id/photos/indonesia-borobudur-jawa-tengah-1098328/

 

 

# What is special about Borobudur temple?

# Who can go to Borobudur temple?

# How much is the entrance fee to Borobudur?

# How is the best way to explore Borobudur temple?

# ticket entrance - will be expensive