Global Treasures BOROBUDUR Java, Indonesia

Java, Indonesia

Dating from the 8th century and located in today's Indonesia, stands the largest Buddhist temple in the world, Borobudur, a mountainous creation which took 50 years to construct and comprises 60,000 cubic metres of stone. It is also the largest ancient monument in the southern hemisphere.


A five kilometre walk passes 1,500 illustrated reliefs which depict the teachings of Buddha. Full of beauty and grace, various statues of Buddha exude a feeling of inner peace and, on the summit, 72 buildings devoted to the Hindu god.


Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

Bali Indonesia

Bali - island of the gods and gateway to Paradise is a relatively small island, east of Java across the Bali Strait.In recent years, luxurious hotel complexes have appeared, tastefully re-creating the islands ethnic traditions.

Colourful dance and drama play an important part in the lives of the Bali people and almost every village has its own dance group, the favourite dance being the Barong.

In the north of the island, the 1,800 metre high Gunung Batur volcano is still active, its slopes covered in lava fields, that extend deep into its crater.

Hindu temples abound, the Kehen being one of the most beautiful terraced temples in Bali and the Pura Besakih, the most revered.

As in ancient times, rice is still cultivated in the traditional way and ox and plough traverse the fields.Sun drenched beaches, cloud-kissed volcanoes, exquisite ethnic architecture and dreamy temples - its no wonder that Bali is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in East Asia.

Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations.Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage.Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

Global Treasures Prambanan Java, Indonesia

Indonesia's largest Hindu holy place is Prambanan, in Central Java, a religious treasure that dates back to the 9th century and originally included 232 temples. An earthquake struck and for many centuries the buildings lay buried beneath the ground until, in 1918, archaeologists began to reconstruct the main temples.

The individual sections of the Candi Lorojongrang were rebuilt like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, which made the reconstruction process particularly laborious, but in 1953 the rebuilding of the central temples was completed.

The Candi Siva Temple rises 47 metres into the sky and is the tallest in Prambanan and contains four inner chambers that face the four points of the compass. The main Hindu god, Shiva, is depicted in the southern chamber, whilst the sculpture of his reborn wife, Durga, is located within the temple's northern chamber.

Thankfully, due to the hard work and determination of many archaeologists, the symbolic meaning of the old Hindu god, Shiva, God of Destruction and Renewal, is well on its way to being fully realised.

Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

Karma Trekkers Bali Indonesia

Bali's envious tropical location and gorgeous beaches have made it a mecca for tourists and partiers, but it is also a very spiritual place. Located at the bottom of Indonesia, Bali is part of the largest Muslim Nation in the world, yet the Balinese have been Hindus as far back at the 11th century when they came into contact with Indian traders. They have a unique take on the ancient religion that incorporates their own environment and experiences.

Damon explores this tropical paradise, observing how the local people have borrowed from the consumer culture of the west, while still nurturing their own traditions. He meets priests and prophets, attends weddings and funerals, and gets assaulted by local monkeys in his journey across this famous and magical island. He finds a beautiful, energetic, fun loving people who are taking the future in both hands without losing sight of their past.

The Little Travelers Bali

Join the Little Travelers as they find true paradise in one of the most magical islands on earth, Bali, Indonesia. On their journey they meet new friends, play in the rice fields, hunt for coconuts and run into a little monkey mischief. Start your adventure now!