Buddhagaya Watugong Vihara complex, which has an area of ​​2.25 hectares, consists of 5 main buildings with 2 main buildings, namely Avalokitesvara Pagoda and Dhammasala Monastery which was built in 1955. In addition, within the Buddhagaya Watugong Temple complex there is also Watugong Monument, a statue of Dewi Kwan Im, a Buddha statue under the Bodhi tree located in the courtyard of the monastery, a brown sleeping Buddha statue with gold-colored clothes and bodies to the left of the pagoda, as well as a lotus pond around the pagoda. The Bodhi Tree (Ficus Religiosa) in the courtyard of the Buddhagaya Temple was planted by Bhante Naradha Mahathera in 1955.

Avalokitesvara Pagoda or more commonly known as Watugong Vihara is a Buddhist religious site located in Banyumanik sub-district, Semarang City. This place of worship is now a popular tourist attraction. Tourists can enter by paying the entrance ticket and parking freely

Place of worship for Buddhists on the edge of the main road in front of Makodam IV/Diponegoro

This is my first time come to the pagoda. Located in banyumanik, for about 30 minutes from city of semarang, this place is quite interesting to see. To come to this place you don't have to pay, just fill the guest book

It is a very quiet and peaceful place also instagramable.

Place where you can rest your soul and walk a silence. Nice and clean, during our visit afternoon, the place so quiet and just us to pay a visit. Large parking lot, and view quite good for us to take some pictures

I'm so excited to visit this place . It's was holy building for Buddhist and everyone warm welcome to visit here . Learn about the Buddhist and enjoy the tranquil area. Respect is number one to do . Love this beautiful building , temple and view

You can easily spot the pagoda from main road. It’s quite big and has a lot of good spot for your photos. Coming early in the morning is recommended. The parking is not too spacious but you can still park your car since this place is not too crowded.

This is where I used to go to pray before I moved to East Java. This place is very serene & quiet. A perfect environment to pray.

(Translated by Google) One of the religious tourist destinations in Semarang City, there is a 45 meter high pagoda as the Kwan Im temple. There is no fee to enter and is open to the public, you can provide parking fees at least. Apart from the Pagoda, there is also a Vihara next to it, apart from worshiping this destination it is also a tourist spot for both photo spots and religious tours. Visitors are expected to obey the rules, speak politely and maintain cleanliness together. (Original) Salah satu destinasi wisata religious di Kota Semarang, terdapat pagoda setinggi 45 meter sebagai kuil Kwan Im. Tidak dikenakan biaya untuk masuk dan dibuka untuk umum, bisa memberikan uang parkir seiklasnya saja. Selain Pagoda juga terdapat Vihara di sebelahnya, selain untuk beribadah destinasi ini juga sbg tempat wisata baik spot foto maupun wisata religious. Diharap pengunjung mentaati peraturan, berbicara sopan dan menjaga kebersihan bersama.

The place is cool. Calm. Very clean. Nice instagrammable building. There is no entrance ticket. Just pay as sincerely as you can to the parking lot.

Pagoda Avalokitesvara is an absolute must-visit when you find yourself in Semarang. It's a place that combines spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural experiences, all in one awe-inspiring location. For us, it was a highlight of our Semarang holiday, and we highly recommend it to anyone exploring the area. **Why We Loved It:** 1. Majestic Pagoda: The most striking feature of this place is, of course, the breathtaking pagoda itself. It stands tall and proud, a marvel of architectural and spiritual significance. The Pagoda Avalokitesvara is dedicated to the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokitesvara. This adds a spiritual layer to the experience, even if you're not a follower of Buddhism. The pagoda is an impressive 45 meters in height, making it one of the tallest pagodas in Southeast Asia. 2. Tranquil Atmosphere: Despite its popularity, Pagoda Avalokitesvara maintains a tranquil and serene ambiance. It's a place where you can find peace and solace amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. **Useful Tips:** - While visiting, don't miss the chance to try "ramalan nasib" or fortune telling / ciam si. It's a unique cultural experience that's quite popular among visitors. - Be respectful of the religious and cultural aspects of the site. Dress modestly and act thoughtfully throughout your visit. - The pagoda can get crowded, especially during weekends and holidays. Consider visiting during quieter hours if you prefer a more peaceful experience. - Exploring the surrounding gardens and ponds can be a serene and photogenic experience. Don't rush; take your time to soak in the beauty.

Nice buddhist temple, a lot of outdoor space and the pagoda is the best photospot

Entry is free, we are only welcome to donate to a charity box, and for me that is very special. For some reason, every time I enter here I feel a calm and comfortable aura without any fear. That's why I often come here just to sit. Clean, comfortable, relaxing.

(Translated by Google) One of the tourist destinations in the city of Semarang, which is in the Upper Semarang area, precisely at Watugong, in front of the Diponegoro Military Command. Is a place of worship but can be visited by the general public. There is no entrance ticket, only pay for parking. If you wish, you can make a donation in the box that has been provided. If you want to pray, you can buy worship equipment sold in the temple. (Original) Salah satu destinasi wisata di Kota Semarang yang berada di daerah Semarang Atas tepatnya di Watugong, depan Kodam Diponegoro. Merupakan tempat ibadah namun bisa dikunjungi oleh masyarakat umum. Tidak ada tiket masuk, hanya bayar parkir saja. Apabila berkenan boleh memberi sumbangan dikotak yang telah di sediakan. Jika ingin sembayang bisa membeli perlengkapan ibadah yang dijual di dalam kuil.

A marvelous building, a perfect place to experience budhist temple and rituals. Great place to take photo too. Entrance are free, but there are several donation box for the maintenance.

(Translated by Google) Pagoda Avalokitesvara Buddhagaya Watugong, is a place of worship for Buddhists located on Perintis Kemerdekaan Street, precisely in front of the Diponegoro IV Military Command Headquarters, Watugong, Semarang. This pagoda is the highest in Indonesia with a height of up to 45 meters. This pagoda has seven levels which are designed to get narrower and narrower upwards. Its beautiful architectural design makes this Watugong Budhagaya Pagoda so admired by various groups. Buddhagaya Pagoda is also known as Goddess Kwan Im Pagoda. This title is intended because there is a statue of Dewi Kwan IM who will welcome you when visiting here. This pagoda also has another name, the Metakaruna Pagoda or the Pagoda of Love because of its existence to honor the figure of Kwan Sie Im Po Sat, the Goddess of love. In this pagoda a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteswara was built which stands firmly adorning the interior of the pagoda building. Buddhists used to perform the Tjiam Shi ritual at this pagoda, a ritual to find out the fate of humans. You can also do this by shaking the marked bamboos until one of them falls off. In addition, for those of you who like divination, in this pagoda you can ask the pagoda officials to read the fate of Tjiam Shi's predictions. In the courtyard of the pagoda, you can see a statue of Sidharta Gautama sitting under a shady Bodhi tree while in the back area there is a sleeping Buddha statue in brown with golden clothes and body. (Original) Pagoda Avalokitesvara Buddhagaya Watugong, merupakan tempat ibadah untuk umat budha yang terletak di Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, tepatnya di depan Markas Kodam IV Diponegoro, Watugong, Semarang. Pagoda ini menjadi yang tertinggi di Indonesia dengan ketinggian mencapai 45 meter. Pagoda ini memiliki tujuh tingkatan yang didesain semakin keatas semakin menyempit. Desain arsitekturnya yang indah, membuat Pagoda Budhagaya Watugong ini begitu dikagumi oleh berbagai kalangan. Pagoda Buddhagaya juga dikenal dengan nama Pagoda Dewi Kwan Im. Sebutan ini ditujukan karena terdapat patung Dewi Kwan IM yang akan menyambut Anda saat berkunjung kesini. Pagoda ini juga memiliki nama lain Pagoda Metakaruna atau Pagoda Cinta Kasih karena keberadaannya untuk menghormati figur Kwan Sie Im Po Sat, sang Dewi cinta kasih. Dalam pagoda ini dibangun patung Bodhisattva Avalokiteswara yang berdiri kokoh menghiasi interior bangunan pagoda. Umat budha biasa melakukan ritual Tjiam Shi di pagoda ini, sebuah ritual untuk mengetahui nasib manusia. Anda juga dapat melakukannya dengan menggoyangkan bambu-bambu yang diberi tanda hingga salah satunya terjatuh. Selain itu, bagi Anda yang menyukai ramalan, di pagoda ini Anda bisa meminta petugas pagoda untuk membacakan nasib ramalan Tjiam Shi. Pada pelataran pagoda, Anda dapat melihat patung Sidharta Gautama duduk dibawah pohon Bodhi yang rindang sedangkan di area belakang terdapat patung budha tertidur berwarna cokelat dengan pakaian dan tubuh berwarna emas.

Good place to take a photograph, especially at dawn. Unfortunately when it was rainy & the pagoda did not lit up til the upper level

A Buddhist temple just outside of Semarang. They have detailed carving and statues that are extremely beautiful u can enter without paying a price and you can pretty much go everywhere on the kompleks and take pictures. Recommended if you want to to do a cultural visit or to pray if you're a Buddhist

Cool, very calming...

Free of charge, but it’s recommended for you to donate your spare money in here just for the sake of appreciates their effort to keep it open for tourists. You can get fortune telling in the pagoda. . Other than that, this place is so much quiet..

Vihara Watu Gong - another name. Not only beautiful by shape and colours, bit also by ambience. So very peaceful.. 🥰🥰

Place of worship, nice building

(Translated by Google) Wonderful Pagoda (Original) Wonderful Pagoda

(Translated by Google) Cool, beautiful, and peaceful place (Original) Tempat yang asyik, asri, dan damai

(Translated by Google) Suitable for worship and recreation (Original) Cocok utk beribadah maupun rekreasi

(Translated by Google) People in here (Original) Watu gong

The place was very beautiful, the air was clean and many trees around. I love the atmosphere there.

nice place for take a photo selfie

Large vihara site located in Semarang. The pagoda located a bit far from the center of the town, but worth visit still! There's no entry ticket when visit this place. You only pay for parking.

Every building and picture have their own meanings. The quietness of this place somehow makes it feel like it's not located at a big city like Semarang. Tried talking to the workers too, they are really nice :)

Located 25 minutes from the center of semarang, this place is in the same place with vihara watugong. Its quite cold in afternoon. There is no ticket entrace only car parking

Just a suggestion for the manager, when buying incense and other things there is a price... I would like to have a cashier. Luckily I saw there was a box lined up against the wall. If not, woe to us who buy incense without putting the money? (Or was it just me who didn't meet the cashier by chance?)

The Pagoda is under maintenance when I came here. But the place is pretty much the same as before. The statues are well maintaned and the temple and praying place are clean.

Great place to pray. When I was there, it was under construction for repainting. Got mini sleeping Buddha as well. Not too many altars to pray on. Mostly Buddha statues, but got several Chinese Gods/Goddess as well. The toilet was dark and not too clean, but got squat toilet too.

They just repainted this pagoda while i visited. It you just need payed for parking

No entry tickets here, only donations which can be any amount based on your wish. Very calm, quiet and peaceful. Must visit if you are in the area.

It is a highly recommended place to visit in Semarang. The vihara & pagoda located in a peaceful vibes. It’s an instagramable spot. Capture the moment as many as you can.

Good place of Vihara Avalokitesvara for Buddhis Prayer 🙏🙏🙏

(Translated by Google) If you go to Semarang, don't forget to stop by here, gays, just pay as little as you can 👍 (Original) Kalau ke Semarang janganlupa mampir kesini gays, cuman bayar seiklasnya 👍

Nice place

(Translated by Google) Use it for prayer. Free photos. Voluntary parking. Clean place. (Original) Dipake buat sembahyang. Foto2 gratis. Parkir sukarela. Tempat bersih.

(Translated by Google) The pagoda of the place of worship located above Semarang. Precisely in the Watu Gong area, jl. Setiabudi. (Original) Pagoda tempat ibadah yg terletak di Semarang atas. Tepatnya di daerah Watu Gong, jl. Setiabudi.

(Translated by Google) Clean place. Free photos. Voluntary parking. Still using a place of worship. (Original) Tempat bersih. Foto2 gratis. Parkir sukarela. Masih dipake tempat ibadah.

(Translated by Google) cool, great housing (Original) keren, perumahan mantap

(Translated by Google) The place is nice and shady (Original) Tempatnya bagus dan teduh

(Translated by Google) Places of worship as well as tours. Anyone can come (Original) Tempat ibadah sekaligus wisata. Siapa saja boleh datang kok

(Translated by Google) It's hard to say in words. (Original) Sulit di ungkap dengan kata2.

(Translated by Google) Love sales products (Original) Cinta produk penjualan

One of tourist object near Semarang city, it's better to come in the morning to avoid a crowded of people

Serene place for calming troubled mind

We can easily spot the pagoda from main road. Clean and nice place. Sky was clean and good for photo.

Dont know why, i think i was see Sun Wukong 🙄

It’s a temple and one of the semarang tourist attractions

Sacred place, very nice environmrnt

Dewi Kuan Yin Pretty spiritual place. They are very welcome even if youre not a Buddhist. You can see a very big Bodhi Tree & meditate there or pray to Buddha (outdoor)

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Mantap

A religion place

(Translated by Google) Spacious..clean..spacious parking (Original) Luas.bersih.parkir luas

(Translated by Google) entrance fees and parking are EXCLUSIVELY .nice (Original) biaya masuk dan parkir SEIKHLASNYA .nice

(Translated by Google) the atmosphere is really calm 🌸 (Original) tenang banget suasananya 🌸

(Translated by Google) very good, clean, friendly security, cool and spacious ... there are avocado trees, there are elephant ears, there are also calathea, aglonema, the plants are also fertile ... happy to see the scenery there ... (Original) bagus bgt, bersih, security ramah, adem dan luas.. ada pohon alpukat, ada kuping gajah, ada calathea juga, aglonema, tanamannya macem2 subur2 juga.. seneng liat pemandangan disana..

(Translated by Google) Cool (Original) Sejuk

(Translated by Google) The weather is cool, the scenery is beautiful, good for photos (Original) Hawanya Sejuk pemandangannya Indah, bagus buat Foto

(Translated by Google) Very good to visit (Original) Sangat bagus utk dikunjungi

(Translated by Google) the place is good, there are no paid tickets. (Original) tempatnya bagus,tidak ada tiket berbayar.

(Translated by Google) The place is quite quiet, because in its geographic situation it is near a major road. Of the several objects in this place, Avalokitesvara Pagoda is the most interesting building in the Buddhist Temple area. If you are interested in visiting there, please always maintain calm. Because besides being a tourist place, this is also a place of worship. And don't forget to always keep clean (Original) Tempatnya cukup hening, karena pada keadaan geografis nya memang berada di dekat jalan besar. Dari beberapa objek di tempat ini, Pagoda Avalokitesvara adalah bangunan yang paling menarik di area Vihara Buddhagaya. Apabila tertarik berkunjung disana, harap selalu menjaga ketenangan. Karna selain menjadi tempat wisata, ini juga merupakan tempat ibadah. Dan jangan lupa selalu menjaga kebersihan

(Translated by Google) This pagoda is often known by residents around the Watugong Pagoda, but its real name is Avalokitesvara Pagoda. If you are in the Semarang area, you must come here, because this is religious tourism as well as the architectural style of the tallest pagoda building in Indonesia. The location is also easily located on the Semarang - Unggaran highway, more precisely near the Kodam. So don't forget to be able to visit here. (Original) Pagoda ini sering dikenal warga sekitar Pagoda Watugong, namun nama sebenarnya ialah Pagoda Avalokitesvara. Jika anda berada di daerah Semarang wajib kesini, karena ini wisata religi sekaligus memiliki gaya arsitek bangunan tertingggi pagoda di Indonesia. Lokasi juga mudah terletak di jalan raya Semarang - Unggaran lebih tepatya dekat kodam. Jadi jangan lupa untuk bisa berkunjung kesini.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Indah

Amazing

This is truly a sanctuary. We went there and enjoyed this serene place, despite the traffic in front of the Pagoda. A very few people prayed there, and I wandered through the main temple with my son.

(Translated by Google) Located in a hilly area in the city of Semarang, the location is very spacious and well maintained, the Pagoda building is also very beautiful. The parking area is also very large. The view during the trip to get here is very beautiful. (Original) Terletak di daerah perbukitan di kota Semarang, lokasi sangat luas dan terawat, Bangunan Pagoda juga sangat indah. Lahan parkir juga sangat luas. View selama perjalanan menuju ke sini sangat indah.