A few weeks ago I went to The Dieng Plateau, which is located in Wonosobo district, Central Java.
The journey to Dieng area took almost 2 hours from Magelang. I initially wanted to go there by bus and stay overnight at one of the modest homestays. But after some consideration I decided to rent a car and get my friend, Anas, to drive and guide me around the area.
Those of you who have been there before, would know that the road that you have to go through is long and winding with lots of sharp turns. But it was enjoyable nonetheless as you get to see local people’s houses and lots of greens. It’s either a farm or a forest on your left and right.
Oh! And as a bonus, I was surprised by the fact that a biro jodoh or matchmaking agency was still in existance in one of the village we went past on our way to the highland. Yes! That’s the place to go to if you’re looking for someone to get married to – well, if you’re really that desperate.
So, without further ado, here are some pictures from Dieng. Enjoy!
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- Long and winding road
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- They will see us waving from such great heights…
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- Tobacco farmers – Tobacco is the main plant grown in the area
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- Welcome :)
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- Houses on the hill
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- Telaga Warna
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- Anas, my friend/guide
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- Yours truly :-P
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- Wild flowers
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- Green and blue
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- A tiny crater… poached egg, anyone?
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- Strawberry-like wild fruit/weed.
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- Ferns
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- Locals at work
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- Cikidang Crater
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- Hindu temples
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- The temples were named after Hindu gods and goddesses.
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- Some relief
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- Hello! I’m Mama Sheep :)
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- Cute lambs
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- More temple
I’m from Central Java but until now I haven’t visited this place yet. Looks really nice and interesting! Did you stay overnight in the area or you did just spend half a day there?
heya! waktu di sana nggak nginep. cuma seharian aja. udah cukup puas kok. cuma mungkin bakal lebih enak kalo nginep semalem aja supaya pagi2 bisa liat sunrise. great photo opp sebenernya. tp waktu itu budget terbatas jadi sore langsung balik ke magelang lagi deh.