Looking for a vacation but bewildered about where to go besides the Lombok tour? Then you can try Dieng Plateau Sunrise. Dieng plateau is one of Indonesia’s most popular historical sites, especially Central Java, which also offers natural beauty.

This place is surrounded by green mountains and stunning cloud cover. The air feels fresh, and the temperature can drop at certain times. One of the most famous of Dieng is the view of the sunrise, and here are some of the best spots or points to enjoy it.

List of Places to Enjoy Sunrise in Dieng

1. Mount Prahu

The mountain is the boundary of three districts: Batang, Wonosobo, and Kendal. Mount Prahu is one of the favorite spots to enjoy the Dieng sunrise because it is the highest peak. The sunrise view from this place is even more serene with the expanse of Chrysanthemum flower fields, Teletubbies hills, and Sumbing Dan Sindoro.

2. Sikunir Hill

Sikunir Hill offers beautiful sunrise views and presents a row of mighty volcanoes in Central Java, such as Merbabu, Merapi, Sindoro, and Mount Ungaran, Semarang. It took about 45 minutes to get to this hill from the Dieng inn.

3. Mount Pakuwaja

This mountain is located south of Sikunir Hill. One of the unique things about this mountain is that it has a huge pointed stone stuck on the surface and rising high into the sky, which looks like a Menhir.

According to local belief, this stone is the peg of the island of Java. While enjoying the beautiful scenery of the sunrise, you can also enjoy the Dieng plateau landscape, the lake, the crater, and the Dieng temple complex.

4. Tieng Viewpoint

If you don’t want to climb too high, you can visit the Tieng viewing post, about 1,789 meters above sea level. You can enjoy nature while drinking your favorite cup of coffee or hot tea.

5. Mount Pangonan

looking for savanna scenery? Then come to Mount Pangonan to watch the sunrise that blends beautifully with the vast expanse of grassland. The grass in this place will be lush green during the rainy season and turn into a yellow savanna during the dry season.

6. Scooter Hill

Scooter Hill is another best spot to see the warm yellow color of the morning sun, which is also suitable for enjoying the sunset and the Dieng landscape. This place is located at an altitude of about 2150 meters above sea level and offers exotic views that can make you relax.

7. Dringo Lake

This is one of the ideal places for those who want to escape the city’s hustle, bustle, and pollution. This place is hidden at an altitude of about 2222 mdpl. The scenery is beautiful and pollution-free, perfect for enjoying the sunrise.

You don’t have to go to Lombok to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset because you can also go to Dieng, Central Java. There are many best spots to enjoy the moment, and seven of them are listed above.