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Borobudur Temple among top cultural destinations in 2017
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Specifically aimed at those who are looking to whet their adventurous appetites, Indonesia’s own Borobudur Temple comes in halfway through the list at fifth place. (Shutterstock/File)
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f you’ve been itching to travel somewhere new this spring, one of the world’s best cultural landmarks might just be in your backyard.
Booking.com found that out of 34,000 international respondents, 66 percent were on the lookout for new travel experiences. To help with your future travels, they compiled their user recommendation data to create a ranking of lesser-known travel destinations.
Specifically aimed at those who are looking to whet their adventurous appetites, Indonesia’s own Borobudur Temple comes in halfway through the list at fifth place. A Buddhist temple located in Central Java, Borobudur has recently been considered an alternative to Bali, especially for those interested in history and culture, while not wanting to battle the crowds.
(Read also: Borobudur temple hosts new monthly dance performance)
Joining Borobudur Temple on the list are destinations such as the Indian city of Jaisalmer, in second place, a city known for its architecture that is located near the Indian-Pakistani border, and the only other Asian destination on the list. A slightly more well-known locale, Australia’s iconic red rock, Uluru, also makes it onto the list, in sixth place. (sul/kes)
Booking.com's top cultural destinations for travelers:
1. Recanati, Italy
2. Jaisalmer, India
3. Viljandi, Estonia
4. Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
5. Borobudur, Indonesia
6. Uluru, Australia
7. Barichara, Colombia
8. Vezelay, France
9. Flores, Guatemala
