ABOUT DIENG PLATEAU

One of the Tourist Destination Dieng Plateau Central diJawa, which is very unique in the Dieng plateau is steep and rugged but planted by various plants and vegetables. Since the first Dieng plateau region located in Wonosobo regency is known as a center for various kinds of plants and vegetables, in addition Dieng morning atmosphere was very cool and we do not know when the fog down which makes the atmosphere became more mystical.
Exotica scene of this region have no doubt, there are many objects that you can enjoy the landscape. As one of the lake Telaga Colors of the most visited by tourists, here we can see 3 kinds of lake blue, green and brown. Although there are many other lake such as lake Merdada, Sumurup and Pengilon.
In addition to lake attractions and sights, we can enjoy the object of historical architecture. Here lies the site of ancient Hindu temple ruins which was built at the same era with the construction of Borobudur temple,
around the 8th century AD It was the center spread of the first Hindu in Central Java. Archaeologies Hindu community believes high land of Dieng is the beginning of the birth of his time Dinasty dynasty who built the monumental temple in history. In addition we also found the ruins of the temple ruins the rest - the rest of the royal past. A unique, the temples of this area special puppet characters named representative. There are four groups of temples namely groups and Parikesit Dwarawati Temple, the Temple Dwarawati East, Candi group Setyaki, Ontorejo, Petruk, Nala Gareng, and Nakul-Sadewa, as well as groups of temple Arjuna, Semar, Sembodro, Puntadewa, and Srikandi.Kelompok Dieng temple building This is situated at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level and was found in about the year 1800.
Crater high land of Dieng are still active, because they still produce sulfur hot and some are poisonous. If you are interested to visit som
e of the craters are located in this area should ask the people around, where the craters are quite safe to visit. One is the famous crater candradimuka crater, named after the story was Gatot Kaca dikawah melted. Way to go this place is very uphill and winding road that is very sharp.
Dieng Plateau has only one entry, that is from Wonosobo if you want to come here you must pass this area first. Whereas if you're from the direction of direction magelang Yogyakarta and should continue to Wonosobo. And be prepared to enjoy the natural charm and exotic Dieng.
above sea level. Dieng plateau, said to be the second highest plateau after Nepal. This area is often shrouded in thick fog, with bitter cold temperatures bone.
This area is located approximately 26 km north of Wonosobo regency's capital, with a height of 6,000 feet or 2093 m above sea level. Dieng cool temperatures in winter approached. Temperatures range from 15 ° C -20 ° C in the daytime and 10 ° C at night. In fact, sometimes the temperature can reach 0 ° C in the morning, particularly between July to August. Locals refer to it as extreme temperatures upas bun that means "dew poison" because of this moisture causing damage to agricultural crops.
A lot of priceless historical heritage in the region, and a myriad of untapped natural resources. But some problems also clung region. Dieng is now as forgotten, even threatened by human hands alone.
To reach this area, you can through Wonosobo regency, as it is closer,
despite the winding roads and steep ravine with walls on both sides of the road. When you arrived on the scene, the scene changed. Ravines and steep walls, replaced with a new scene.
Dieng plateau at an altitude of 2000 feet above sea level is surroun
ded by hills, like a giant bracelet. You seemed to be in the new world. Dieng has three terrain. It is said that this plateau is formed, due to fierce eruption of Mount Merapi, to the top of the mountain was thrown.
The temperature is very cold and piercing the bone. By day, the chill could range between 10 ° C to 20 degrees Celsius. In fact, in the morning, temperatures can reach freezing point, aka zero degrees celsius. Here, you are quite difficult to find a decent hotel. Just a simple inn but the servi
ce was satisfactory.
Dieng store past history. This temple complex was built in the former residual crater basin. It is said that this is the oldest Hindu building in Central Java built around the seventh century, older than prambanan built in the eighth century.
Archaeologies Hindu community believes high land of Dieng is the beginning of the birth of his time Dinasty dynasty who built the monumental temple in history. In addition we also found the ruins of the temple ruins the rest of the royal past. A unique, the temples of this area special puppet characters named representative.
There are four groups with a total of 8 temple temple, a group of Temple Dwarawati and Parikesit, group Dwarawati Temple East, Candi group Setyaki, Ontorejo, Petruk, Nala Gareng, and Nakul-Sadewa, as well as groups of temple Arjuna, Semar, Sembodro, Puntadewa, and Heroine . Group Dieng temple is situated at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level and was found in about the year 1800.
Landscape eighth temple, Arjuna's temple placed in the middle. This temple was built for a ritual activity, because there is trust bring ancestral spirits live lives in the mountains.
The architect of the temple is quite clever, because the build temples
in the highlands is not easy, must consider the structure of soil and water are an important part for a ritual ceremony. There are still dozens of other temples are still buried in the earth and wait to explore