Dieng Plateau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
highlands in Indonesia
About Dieng Plateau
The Dieng Plateau is a caldera complex formed by the ancient eruption of Mount Prau. The caldera was once filled with water and dried up over time. Volcanic activity continues to this day, with sulphuric fumes and poisonous lakes. At an altitude of2,000m (6,600ft), it's much cooler than the surrounding lowlands. It is located in the regencies ofWonosoboandBanjarnegara. The ancient Javanese Hindus built temples on the plateau, considering it a sacred place. The wordDiengis from the Sanskritdi(abode) andhyang(gods), and so means Abode of the Gods. Hundreds of temples were built between the 8th and 13th centuries by the Sanjaya dynasty, but only eight are left. They resemble those ofPrambanan, but on a smaller scale. Local people refer to the temples according to the characters in ancient Jav
Top Attractions in Dieng Plateau
Explore the best things to see and do in Dieng Plateau:
- ★Arjuna Temple
- ★Bima Temple
- ★Gatotkaca Temple
- ★Pengilon & Warna Lakes
- ★Puntadewa Temple
- ★Semar Temple
- ★Sembadra Temple
- ★Sikidang Crater
Where to Eat in Dieng Plateau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bu Djono Losmen & Restaurant
- 🍴Temu Jumpa Coffe & Resto
Where to Stay in Dieng Plateau
- 🏨Afinda Homestay
- 🏨Green Savannah
- 🏨Gunung Mas Hotel
- 🏨Nusa Indah Homestay
- 🏨Tani Jiwo Hostel
Dieng Plateau Travel Guide Sections
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