Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong, Buddhist temple in Banyumanik, Indonesia.
The Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong complex spans 2.2 hectares and features a 45-meter-tall Avalokitesvara Pagoda with seven distinct tiers and red-yellow architectural elements.
Built in 1955 on land donated by Goei Thwan Ling, the temple revived Buddhist practices in the region following a 500-year decline after the Majapahit era.
The temple incorporates Chinese and Thai architectural influences, housing meditation spaces, a public library, and multiple ceremonial structures for Buddhist practices.
Located across from Kodam IV Diponegoro military base, the temple offers free admission and requires a 45-minute drive from Ahmad Yani Airport.
The name Watugong derives from a natural rock formation shaped like a gong, while the main pagoda holds the record for Indonesia's tallest Buddhist tower.
Location: Semarang
GPS coordinates: -7.08611,110.40889
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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