The number of visits continues to increase from year to year, indicating the name Dieng becoming known as one of the flagship tourist destination in central Java, Indonesia, Nor World
About Dieng
Dieng History
Places of Interest in Dieng
Transport pathways to Dieng
ABOUT DIENG
Dieng Plateau is generally divided into two regions Administrative. Dieng Kulon entry Banjarnegara district, while Dieng Wonosobo regency Wetan entry.Positive synergies between Local Communities, and the Department of the Government of the District increasing impact on the development of tourism infrastructure that directly or indirectly participate supporting the advancement especially in the field of Tourism in this area. This further gives a bright hope for the future, especially in the field of Tourism Dieng
Located at an altitude of approximately 2000m DPL, Dieng touted as the second Top uninhabited plateau after Tibet. be appropriate if Dieng dubbed the roof of Java.
The altitude effect on the average air temperature in this area is. Under normal conditions, the air temperature in the Dieng between 15 and 10 degrees Celsius, but entered the dry season (as in early June-August) temperatures in Dieng can reach 0 degrees Celsius.
In the dry season, you can see how extreme temperatures in Dieng able to freeze in the morning dew. Dieng community calls this phenomenon the term Bun Upas or dew toxins (called dew poison because of frost attached to the plant can damage the crop plants such as potatoes and Sprouts - Dieng public primary commodities in agriculture).
History, Legend and the Origins of the Dieng Plateau.
According to the story that developed in the community, the village of Dieng originally a dense forest with no occupants, Until then a Castaways named Kyai Kolodete entering this area and began to build a settlement that later became a milestone in the beginning of the village of Dieng. Kyai Kolodete is believed to be the cause of the origin of the Son Headed Gimbal phenomenon in Dieng Plateau.
Dieng name is taken from the word meaning mountain and Hyang (god). That's why Dieng also called land of the Gods.
Another theory states, Dieng name is derived from the word in hyang (Sundanese) given in the pre Medang- Masehi- seventh century the area was under the influence of politics Galuh Kingdom.
Tourist Attractions in Dieng
Dieng Temple
The temple was such a symbol of tourism in Dieng, some temples are scattered in Dieng Plateau is one of the main Destinations Tourists who come on vacation to Dieng, both locally and overseas. Further information on the Dieng temple you can see here
Lake-Lake In Dieng
The beauty of nature supported Panorama beautiful atmosphere and cool air pollution-free make the tourists love to linger visit Tourism Object lake in Dieng such as:
- Telaga Cebong
- Telaga Merdada
- Telaga Menjer
Crater in Dieng
Sikidang crater just one among be some volcanic crater at Dieng plateau which attracted the attention of The Travelers, other craters in the Dieng Plateau also interesting to visit.Some of the crater at Dieng area include:
- Kawah Candradimuka
- Kawah Sibanteng
- Kawah Siglagah
- Kawah Sikendang
- Kawah Sikidang
- Kawah Sileri
- Kawah Sinila
- Kawah Timbang