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Borobudur Buddhist Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Java, Indonesia

Borobudur Buddhist Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Java, Indonesia

Why visit Java

The heart of the nation, Java is a complex island of great antiquity: this, after all, is where ancient Java Man stood upright and walked abroad. As such the island, home today to 140 million people and the most populated island on earth, is defined primarily by people.

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Best Things to Do

You'll find soaring peaks, postcard-perfect islands, fertile heartlands and vivid underwater scenery, all in Java. Here are the top places to go.

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Things to Know

Java delivers all you could ask for from a trip to Indonesia. Discover more on this nine-day itinerary linking lively cities, temples and natural wonders.

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