Top Ten Tourist Attractions In Dieng
Dieng Highlands has become a tourist magnet to visit Jawa Tengah. In Dieng, tourists can enjoy the sensation of a vacation with a beautiful and natural mountain atmosphere. Cool air tends to be cold, combined with charming natural charm could be the reason.
Geographically, the Dieng Highlands area is located in six districts namely Wonosobo, Banjarnegara, Batang, Pekalongan, Temanggung, and Kendal. However, more tourist attractions in Dieng are in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara.
There are at least 10 tourist attractions that must be visited during a vacation to the country above the clouds. Since the location of tourist attractions is close to each other. So, once a vacation to Dieng, 10 spots were exceeded. Where are they?
Here is a list of 10 tourist attractions in Dieng that must be visited during a vacation to Dieng:
1. Mount Prau
The scenery on Mount Prau is always successful in making anyone miss. No wonder, if the mountain that has a height of 2,565 meters above sea level becomes the target of climbers. On Mount Prau, climbers can be a witness to how magical the panorama of the sunrise, the sea of clouds, and the landscape of various mountains are seen from the top of Mount Prau. Even some climbers say, the sunrise panorama on Mount Prau becomes the best in Southeast Asia.
2. Sikunir Hill
If Mount Prau is still too high, tourists can divert the destination to Sikunir Hill which has an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Sikunir Hill offers the beauty of the scenery of eight mountains around it that can be seen from the top of the hill. It is like Mount Prau. Even with the golden sunrise panorama that can be called the best. To be able to reach Sikunir Hill, tourists must walk for 30-45 minutes from below. Take it easy, the stairs are available and the path is not as difficult as Mount Prau.
3. Cebong Lake
During a vacation to Sikunir Hill, tourists will pass through Cebong Lake. Because here, the starting point to start climbing as well as the vehicle parking lot. Well, tourists can camp around Cebong Lake while waiting for time to climb Sikunir Hill in the early hours of the morning. The camp area around Cebong Lake is also fairly large and able to accommodate hundreds of tents.
4. Warna Lake
Warna Lake becomes one of the tourist icons in Dieng as well as a favorite destination of visitors. Tourists can walk on the trails that surround the lake. Warna Lake is adjacent to Pengilon Lake. Called Warna Lake (Warna means Color) because the water in this lake can change color. Starting from green, yellow, or like the color of the rainbow. This is because the sulfur content is quite high in Warna Lake.
5. Batu Pandang Ratapan Angin
Want to enjoy Warna Lake from a height? Walk for a moment to the Batu Pandang Ratapan Angin. Access to the location of Batu Pandang Ratapan Angin is not far from Warna Lake.
6. Arjuna Temple
It is incomplete to go on vacation to Dieng if you do not visit the Arjuna Temple complex which is a relic of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. Five temples line each other straight in the Arjuna Temple complex. It is incomplete to vacation to Dieng if you do not visit the Arjuna Temple complex which is a relic of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. Five temples line each other straight in the Arjuna Temple complex. In addition to being a tourist spot, the Arjuna Temple complex is also the location of dreadlock shaving rituals held every year. In this location, tourists can enjoy the phenomenon of frost or the phenomenon of ice crystals that appear in Dieng.
7. Sikidang Crater
The location of Sikidang Crater which is near the Arjuna Temple complex makes it a must-visit location. Sikidang Crater is one of the volcanic craters that are still active in Dieng. Tourists are encouraged to wear masks when entering the Sikidang Crater area because the smell of sulfur here is very pungent.
8. Pangonan Savanna
Who says Dieng doesn't have savannas? There is Pangonan Savanna which can be a vacation destination in Dieng.
Pangonan Savanna saves the beauty of wild grasslands that are so vast. During the dry season, the grass also yellows which makes it more attractive. Pangonan Savanna is not far from the Arjuna Temple complex. While in Pangonan Savanna, visitors can enjoy the Arjuna Temple complex and Sikidang crater from a height.
9. Merdada Lake
The name Merdada Lake is not as popular as Warna Lake. However, the panorama presented is just as exotic. Merdada Lake is the largest lake in Dieng surrounded by potato plantations owned by residents. The location of Merdada Lake is between Pangonan Hill and Sumurup Hill.
10. Dringo Lake
Dringo Lake is suitable for tourists who want to enjoy a calm and natural atmosphere because not so many tourists know the existence of Dringo Lake. Since it is at an altitude of 2,222 masl, Dringo Lake is called the highest lake in Jawa Tengah. In addition, it is also referred to as a miniature of Ranu Kumbolo.
There are still many tourist attractions in Dieng that are no less exotic, amazing, and beautiful. Call it Candradimuka Crater, Menjer Lake, or other tourist spots. Are you planning a vacation to Dieng? (Contributor)
Photo 1: Dieng's Panorama
Photo 2: Mount Prau
Photo 3: Cebong Lake
Photo 4: Warna Lake
