Plaosan Temple in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province
Klaten Regency is located between two famous cities, which are the Yogyakarta Special Region and Solo City. No wonder, it is quite popular among tourists, especially those who want to visit serene Umbul or natural bathing places. Aside from that, another common reason for visiting the region is none other than to visit local temples! The most famous one is indeed Prambanan Temple, but Klaten has other stunning temples for everyone to visit. For instance, there is the Plaosan Temple in Prambanan Sub-District. This Buddhist temple is located in Plaosan Lor Village, actually.
The Nuance
The location is near to Prambanan Temple, which is about 1.5 km apart. The complex has two temples, actually. They are Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul. As for the name, “Lor” means north while “Kidul” means south. The construction is surrounded by gutters, as well. Still, the best feature is related to carvings. These look quite soft and beautiful, which are similar to those of Sewu, Borobudur, and Sari Temple. Here is a unique thing. Despite the Buddhist status, the temple has some features of Hindu temple! It was influenced by the difference of religion of the king and queen who built the temple back then.
Exploring Plaosan Temple
During the visit, tourists can do lots of things in Plaosan Temple. For example, they can simply visit during a special time. It is none other than during Candi Kembar Festival. At the time, the nuance becomes merrier due to the presence of more tourists. Moreover, lots of local cultural arts groups join the even. As for tourists, they would be able to watch various types of local performances including wayang kulit, srandul, karawitan, jathilan, and gojeg esung.
The next common thing to do in Plaosan Temple is to enjoy the nuance. The best time to do relaxation and sightseeing is in the afternoon, actually. At the time, the sky looks prettier and the ambiance feels soother due to the presence of a sunset! Tourists usually use their digital camera or smartphone for taking some photos of the sun and all available interesting objects there. For the information, the best sunset appears from August to September!
What is more? Visitors can enjoy some foods during the visit. It is because the site features lots of local eateries that offer various snacks and foods. The good thing is that the price is quite affordable. Is that all? Well, some people are interested in visiting Plaosan Temple due to the myth. It is said any couples that come to the temple would obtain a long-lasting relationship!
Nearby Attractions
- Taman Lampion
- Sewu Temple
- Plaosan Kidul Temple
- Sepeda Monument
How to Get There
Everyone should get to Klaten Regency first before heading to Plaosan Temple. From Semarang City, in this case, they should take Semarang – Solo Highway and head to Klaten directly. This trip usually takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes, as the distance is 97.7 km. For those who come from Jakarta City, the trip would take longer, though. It is around 7 hours and 59 minutes, as the distance is 532 km. For a faster trip, they must take the best route, therefore, which is Cikopo – Palimanan Highway. Later, once arriving at Klaten, their next destination is Plaosan Lor Village where the temple resides. The distance is 24 km, so this trip would take around 38 minutes. As for the best route, it is none other than Raya Solo – Yogyakarta Street.
Where to Stay
- Srikandi 1 Hotel
- Srikandi 2 Hotel
- Botan Hotel
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