via Vietnam Plus, 23 May 2024: Indonesia is working to transform Borobudur Temple into a premier regional spiritual destination. Efforts include enhancing visitor experiences and promoting the temple’s cultural significance. The initiative aims to attract international spiritual tourists and highlight Borobudur as a key heritage site in Southeast Asia.
The Indonesian government is currently spearheading the transformation of the Borobudur Buddhist temple into a global religious tourism destination.
Constructed in the 8th century under the Syailendra dynasty, Borobudur is considered one of the most revered spiritual sites for Buddhist devotees in the country. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
In an interview on May 22, State tourism holding company InJourney’s Director of Marketing and Tourism Program Maya Watono revealed that the Borobudur complex is undergoing comprehensive renovation, including landscape enhancements, infrastructure upgrades, and redesigning of spiritual tourism packages, to cater not only to Buddhist pilgrims but also to tourists in general.
