Ratu Boko Palace: The History, Entrance Ticket, Location

Interested in visiting Ratu Boko Palace? Here's more information!
15 Sep 2022 ·By Ayurizka Purwadhania
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Ratu Boko Palace / @rf.diary
Ratu Boko Palace / @rf.diary

If you visit Yogyakarta, don't forget to stop by Ratu Boko Palace, located in the Prambanan area. This place is a historical tourist destination and has beautiful nature to visit. Here you can find various beautiful photo spots. The Ratu Boko Palace area is also often used for photo shoots, from pre-wedding to catalogs.

Interested in visiting Ratu Boko Palace? Here's more information!

Location

Facility

Here are some of the facilities that you can find at the Ratu Boko Palace tourist attraction:

  • Parking area
  • Toilet
  • Information Center
  • Gazebo
  • Restaurant

History

Ratu Boko site is not actually a temple but the ruins of a kingdom. Therefore, Ratu Boko Temple is often called the Ratu Boko Palace. It is called Boko Palace because, according to legend, the site is the palace of Ratu Boko, Lara Jonggrang's father. It is estimated that the Ratu Boko site was built in the 8th century by the Buddhist Syailendra dynasty.

Attractiveness

Ratu Boko Palace / @damarprasetyo_
Ratu Boko Palace / @damarprasetyo_

Ratu Boko Palace is a historical tour offering beautiful natural scenery, especially at sunset. Ratu Boko complex was popular and booming after being used in one of the scenes in Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2 (AADC 2). The Ratu Boko Palace area is also close to several other temple spots, such as Prambanan, Sojiwan Temple, and others.

Entrance Ticket and Opening Hours

The following are the latest entrance ticket prices to Ratu Boko Palace:

  • Local Tourist Entrance Ticket: IDR 40,000
  • Children Entrance Ticket: IDR 20,000
  • International Tourist Admission Ticket: $13

Ratu Boko Palace is open daily from 09.30 - 17.30.

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