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Dieng Plateau


The beauty of the double sunrise, a natural phenomenon can perhaps only be found on the Dieng Plateau. Walk about 10 minutes over a distance of some two kilometers to the southeast of the temple where there is a colorful lake

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 "Above of the Gods"

The Plateau is the location of eight small Hindu temples from the Kalingga Kingdom. It is unclear when they were built, estimated to range from mid 7th century to end of 8th century AD. They are originally thought to have numbered 400 but only eight remain.


Information
Address: Bakal Buntu, Bakal, Batur, Banjarnegara, Central-Java, Indonesia
Location: Central Java
Distance: About 3,5 hour driving from Yogyakarta.
Dieng Plateau Forets view
Temple in Dieng Area