NARRATIVE ON THE ASTRONOMICAL ASPECTS OF BOROBUDUR TEMPLE FOR TOUR GUIDES

• Main Author: Al Ikhwan Hanif, Muhammad
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/85511
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Astrotourism is a form of tourism that focuses on astronomical phenomena or facilities as its main attractions. Astrotourism can be developed in various ways, including by utilizing existing tourist destinations that contain astronomical elements, such as archaeological sites. Borobudur Temple, one of the most famous archaeological sites in Indonesia, is known to contain several astronomical aspects, as indicated by various studies. However, the knowledge about Borobudur as an archaeoastronomy site remains limited, especially among tour guides. This lack of knowledge results in tourists not receiving information about the astronomical aspects of Borobudur Temple. This study aims to further develop previous research findings to make them more accessible to tour guides at Borobudur Temple. The astronomical information will be packaged into tourism narratives that are engaging for the general public. The data collection methods used in this study include literature review, surveys, and interviews with relevant sources. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the development of astronomical tourism at Borobudur Temple.