Editorial photo #232578 Reportage

Dieng Plateau

Villagers watching the Karnaval perfromance at Dieng. Dieng plateau in Central Java, is part of the district of Banjarnegara and Wonosobo regency. It lies to the west of Mount Sindoro and Sumbing complex. Dieng is an active volcanic area and can be considered a giant volcano with a crater crater. Average altitude is about 2,000 m above sea level. Temperature range of 15-20 ° C during the day and 10 ° C at night. In the dry season (July and August), temperatures can reach 0 ° C in the morning and bring frost which locals called bun carrier ("dew poison") because it causes damage to agricultural crops. The main income for the people at Dieng is farming potatoes. At Dieng also found several Hidu Temple that was built in the 7th century. The place also the location where Indonesian First General in Millitary, General Sudirman fought the dutch using guerrilla technique. (Photo by Donal Husni/NurPhoto)