DIENG PLATEAU

Dieng Plateau is a marshy plateau that forms the floor of a caldera complex on the Dieng Volcanic Complex near Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia. Referred to as "Dieng" by Indonesians, it sits at 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level, far from major population centres. The name "Dieng" comes from Di Hyang which means "Abode of the Gods".

A) Arjuna cluster
The main temples compound clustered around the Arjuna temple in the plain surrounded by mountains and hills. Arjuna cluster located in the central area of Dieng plateau, consisting of four temples that lined elongated in north-south direction. Arjuna temple is located at the north end, then successively to the south is the Srikandi, Puntadewa and Sembadra temple. Right in front of Arjuna temple stands Semar temple. The four temples in this cluster are facing west, except for Semar temple that facing east right in the opposite of Arjuna temple. This temple compound is the most intact compared to the other temple group clustered in the Dieng area.
  • Arjuna temple Compared to other temples, the Arjuna temple is quite intact with complete reconstruction of roof section.
  • Semar temple
  • Srikandi temple
  • Puntadewa temple
  • Sembadra temple
B) Sikidang Crater
Sikidang is probably not what you picture when you think of a volcanic crater. It's more like an open scar on the landscape, covered with rocks and ash in varying shades of gray, green and yellow. Scattered around the area are vents of varying sizes spewing steam and hydrogen sulfide, which gives the place its rotten egg odor. Some larger vents have filled with water, which mixes with the ash to form mud, which bubbles with the escaping gases. The focal point of the area is the large crater filled with bubbling mud and issuing constant billowing clouds of steam.

C) Color Lake
The colour lake is located in the Dieng plateau, Dieng is a plateau in Central Java, who entered the Festival and Wonosobo district. It lies to the west of Mount Sindoro complex and Mount Sumbing. Dieng Peak area has many stunning natural scenery, including Color Lake and Pengilon Lake . Around the lake there are some natural cave that holds the legends and mystical atmosphere. Color lake (Telaga Warna) has unique characteristics related to the color of the lake. Sometimes yellow or green and colorful like a rainbow of colors as lake has a high sulfur content.