Plateau Dieng

At the border between the states and the District of Wonosobo regency Banjar there a destination that is becoming a favorite among local and foreign travelers. The destination is mainland Dieng or commonly referred to as " Dieng ". Dieng is a remote region in Central Java 's outstanding beauty store. Hindu cultural values ​​attached on top of the plateau is evident by the presence of a stretch of small temples there like Arjuna temple, Pewara, Ghatotkacha, Bhima, Semar, Puntadewa, Dwarawati, Sembadra and Heroine. Although small but exotic and unique because it is located on land which is quite high. Besides the temple, there is a crater lake and the unique panorama complements Dieng.

Dieng is a plain fact of the volcano is still active. That is why in this one destination has a lot of friends and some volcanic lakes that showed activity. Standing on top of the plateau and the sweeping view of tub felt like being on a cloud. Imagine, a land which is at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level surrounded by thick fog and cool air even quite cool. Apparently it called the country on the cloud is right girded Dieng. Dieng also mentioned a second plateau in the world after Nepal.

How to enjoy the holiday in Dieng ?

Feel The Coolness in Spring Tuk Ben Lukar 

Ben Lukar Tuk name is not familiar to the population in Central Java, especially the Hindu community. Because this place is a spring that flows from the upstream river Serayu considered sacred for Hindus. Not difficult to find the location of this waterfall because it is located at the entrance of the tourist area of ​​Dieng. Most tourists make this place as opener recreation spot Dieng Plateau.

Water flowing from the shower ancient phallus and yoni shape is pretty cool. That said, spring is also known as the springs eternal youth has a property for people who bathe and wash my face.

Enjoy The Beauty of the Telaga Warna

Color lake is a tourist icon in Dieng never deserted by visitors. It is located in the village of Wetan, Kejajar district, Wonosobo. Visitors will be amazed when I saw this color view of the lake. Color turquoise lake water looks so calm, while the trees around which occasionally covered with fog calm anyone who looked at her heart. The reason why this place is called the actual color of the lake because the lake's water colors seem capricious. This is due to the sulfur content is quite high in this lake. When sunlight bounces in the lake water, the color will change to yellow, red, purple and even supposedly colorful rainbow tub.

The color changes actually occur depends on the weather, time and place to see it. If just being in the same place for staring color lake, visitors will not find lakes with different colors. To work around this, visitors can move to higher ground as rising to the top of the hill around the lake. From the heights of hundreds of meters, the lake looks so exotic beauty with purple mixed color turquoise edges and central parts pale green lake. While lush trees as a hedge of the beautiful lake. Not only that, the view of the lake next to the famous Pengilon with the clarity of the water looks so contrasting.

Watching history in the Dieng Dieng Plateau Theatre

Dieng has a mini theater called the Dieng Plateau Theatre is located in the hills Sikendil. The theater building is quite unin classic nan made ​​of stone. At the front of the theater space attached a screen of 2x3 meters that can be seen 60 to 100 visitors. The film tells the story of the formation Mainland Dieng and other attractions in it. This is perfect place to relax for a while before resuming again on the way to other exciting destinations in Dieng.

Hunting Sunrise Peak and Mount Prau Sikunir

Dieng beauty sensation would be more special if it is seen at sunrise. The most appropriate location to see the sunrise in the Peak Sikunir Dieng is located in the Village Sembungan. From a height of 2,263 meters, visitors can see a tinge of golden light appeared behind Mount Sindori, getting up and dominate the sky. While background adorned with sightings of mountain cleft, Merbabu, Mount Merapi and Mount Lawu. Immediately, the visitors began to press the shutter button to capture the beauty of a golden sunrise second by second. Spot saw no less stunning sunrise is at Mount Prau which has many beautiful hills and scenery similar Teletubies hill super beautiful savanna.

Visited Crater Sikidang

Sikidang crater with an area of ​​200 square meters which is located not far from the lake color. Crater name Sikidang describe the uniqueness of this crater. Sikidang taken from nature animals like deer or deer moving. The volcanic crater is often moved from one place to another place in the vicinity. Mainland where the foot rests are heaps of yellowish white sulfur - yellow. Looks barren and contrast with surrounding areas that are green hills. From the mouth of the crater seen a surge of water to a boil with the gray smoke billowing. Two other craters in the tourist area of ​​Dieng is Candradimuka Crater and Crater Sileri.

Met with child dreads

Dieng area is not only famous for its natural beauty of the landscape, but also about the phenomenon of child dreads. Child dreads in Dieng is growing by itself. However, not all children born in Dieng dreadlocked. Child dreads or the so-called child beggars were like little kids in general, but their nature tend to be more active or rather intractable. Dreads they are not allowed to grow forever, before the teenagers will be held hair cutting ceremony by local chiefs, subject to the demands of the child. Dieng residents believe that the dreadlocked boy will bring good luck to them, hence the treatment of this privileged child dreads like a king. When a walk to around the Dieng, travelers will also meet with the kids with this unique hair. Especially if tourists come to coincide with shaving procession, there will be a lasting impression on the culture of Dieng.*visitindonesia