Arjuna Temple Complex
Group of Hindu temples from the 7th to 8th century amidst fields. One of Java's oldest surviving temple complexes.
Natural Area
Dieng Plateau
The Dieng Plateau is located at an altitude of around 2,000 m in an old volcanic caldera in Central Java.
The Dieng Plateau is located at an altitude of around 2,000 m in an old volcanic caldera in Central Java. Here you'll find some of the island's oldest Hindu temples, steaming craters, colorful crater lakes, and vegetable fields on steep slopes. Nights are cool; during the dry season, it can freeze at night.
Dieng is a high plateau in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara districts, surrounded by volcanic cones. Most attractions are just a few kilometers apart and can be visited in a day by ojek or rental scooter. The Arjuna Temple Complex dates from the 7th to 8th century and is among Java's oldest surviving Hindu temples. Volcanic activity and agriculture also shape the landscape: Kawah Sikidang steams, Telaga Warna shimmers green to turquoise depending on the light. Many visitors climb Sikunir Hill for sunrise.
Sights in Dieng Plateau
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Kawah Sikidang
Active crater with bubbling mud pools and sulfur fumes. A boardwalk leads close to the main crater.
Telaga Warna
Crater lake, whose sulfur-tinted color shifts between green and turquoise with the light. The smaller Telaga Pengilon lies directly beside it.
Bukit Sikunir
Hill above Sembungan village. The short climb takes about 30 minutes, and from the top, you'll see Sindoro and Sumbing at sunrise.
Sights in Dieng Plateau
Discover the most important sights and attractions
Arjuna Temple Complex
Group of Hindu temples from the 7th to 8th century amidst fields. One of Java's oldest surviving temple complexes.
Kawah Sikidang
Active crater with bubbling mud pools and sulfur fumes. A boardwalk leads close to the main crater.
Telaga Warna
Crater lake, whose sulfur-tinted color shifts between green and turquoise with the light. The smaller Telaga Pengilon lies directly beside it.
Bukit Sikunir
Hill above Sembungan village. The short climb takes about 30 minutes, and from the top, you'll see Sindoro and Sumbing at sunrise.
Restaurants in Dieng Plateau
Eating and Drinking
Mie Ongklok
Noodle soup from Wonosobo with cabbage and thick, starch-thickened broth, often served with Sate.
Carica
Mountain papaya growing in Dieng. Often sold as compote in syrup in jars.
Potatoes and Tempeh Kemul
Fried snacks, available at stalls within the Arjuna Complex and in the villages.
Customs
The temples of Dieng were dedicated to Shiva and bear names of figures from the Mahabharata, which were only given to them later. Every year in August, the Dieng Culture Festival takes place. The highlight is the Ruwatan ritual, where children with matted hair (rambut gimbal) have their hair cut. The population is predominantly Muslim, but ancient Javanese customs are still maintained.
Arrival and On the Go
The starting point is the city of Wonosobo, about 25 km south. From there, minibuses travel to the plateau. From Yogyakarta, it takes around 3 to 4 hours by car or shuttle. On the plateau, you'll be most flexible with an Ojek or rental scooter. Bring warm clothes, especially for the sunrise at Sikunir.
Day Trips
Wonosobo
District town at the foot of the plateau with market and accommodation.
Gunung Prau
Popular mountain tour with views of Sindoro and Sumbing, often with an overnight tent stay.
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