Candi Cetho
A stepped Hindu temple at about 1,400 meters above sea level, with stone split gates climbing through the terraces toward a summit wrapped in clouds.
Candi Cetho was also built at the end of the Majapahit period in the 15th century. Following the slope of the hill, it is laid out in more than ten terraces. Its signature split stone gates (candi bentar) climb upward, framed by Mount Lawu and a sea of clouds above the tea plantations, making it the most photogenic spot around Solo. Balinese Hindus still worship here. From behind the temple you can walk up to the Saraswati Spring and Kemuncak Temple. Visitors must wear a sarong to enter. It is about 7 km from Candi Sukuh, and the mountain road is steep.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Candi Kethek
- Parang Ijo Waterfall
- Kemuning Tea Plantation
- Candi Sukuh
- Mount Lawu
- Jumog Waterfall
- Telaga Madirda
- Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, Tawangmangu