WONOSOBO

the CITY of the GODS

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

A small regency and city in Central Java, Indonesia

Located in the middle part of Java Island

Lies between 2 mountains, Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, and enjoys

cool and humid weather all the time.

INDONESIA MAP

GET in WONOSOBO

By bus

The main bus station is Mendolo, approximately 8 km to the east

of the city center. There are regular services to and from Jakarta

If you are planning to go to Wonosobo from Yogyakarta, you need

to go to Giwangan Bus Terminal, and hop on to the bus to

Magelang.

You can get to the city center from Mendolo bus station using

yellow Angkot (public transportation). Just tell the driver to get

to Plaza, the city center.

GET AROUND in WONOSOBO

The main public transportation in the city are Angkot (Public

Transportation) and Dokar (horse-pulled cart with 2 wheels).

Angkot are centralized in Pasar Induk Wonosobo (Wonosobo

major traditional marketplace), near Plaza.

The fare is around Rp 1,500 (short distance) - 4,000 (long

distance).

Air pollution is scarce, however the smell of horse manure will

certainly be part of your travel around Wonosobo.

Do haggle when you intend to ride a Dokar. Usually for a short

distance trip, they will go for Rp 5,000.

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WONOSOBO at GLANCE

Wonosobo is well-known for its tobacco and tea plantation.The view of tobacco and tea plantation will greet you uponentering the city. Situated in 270 m to 2250 m above sealevel, Wonosobo region is also a perfect place for vegetablesfarming, with almost every vegetables known in groceriesstore are planted here.

In July and August, farmers in the outskirts of Wonosobo,especially Wonosobo-Temanggung border, will beginharvesting tobacco leaf. They will use street along the way toWonosobo extensively to dry the tobacco leaf, and thentransport it to the city. You will encounter slight trafficwhen you enter the city from Magelang.

With sunshine shining throughout the year, Wonosobo

has tropical climate with average temperature of 14.3 C

26.5 C and with average rainfall of 1,713 mm 4,255

mm/year. Rainy season starts from October to March,

when the West monsoon brings heavy showers and high

humidity. June to September is considered the driest

season, with low humidity and it can be fairly cold in the

evenings, the best time for any outdoor activities.

CLIMATE

HISTORY & CULTURE

Wonosobo regency was founded on July 24,

1825 as a district under the Sultanate of

Yogyakarta after the Diponegoro wars.

From the 6th century was dominated by

Hindu kingdoms

In the early 17th century, Based on folk tales of

the pioneer of Wonosobo regency is Kyai

Kolodete, Kyai Karim and Kyai Walik

Kyai Moh. Ngampah was as the first regent,

with the title of Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung

(KRT) Setjonegoro.

Wonosobo is the part of Javanese culture

As the former of the center of Hindu

kingdoms

Lots of traditional and modern performance,

abundant of cultural ceremony

HISTORY & CULTURE

The part cultural of central Java

One of a part of Central Java Province, whichlies on the slopes of several mountains andridges.

Climate are dry season and rainy season

Indonesia language is a national language,English and Java language are common

LAND & PEOPLE

LAND & PEOPLE

Still very thick with the Javanese cultural

Arts and culture are important as a part of life

The people of Wonosobo will be witnessed the

various arts and cultural events

The meaning of tradition is very important and

still held up at this time

Wonosobo have varying type of flora such as;

Purwaceng (Pimpinella pruatjan) herbal plant of thegenus Apiaceae

Kayu putih (Melaleuca leucadendra) herbal plantof the genus Myrtaceae

Pinus (Casuarina cunninghamiana)

Carica (Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis)

Jamur Tiram (Pleurotus ostreatus)

FLORA & FAUNA

Wonosobo have varying type of fauna such as;

Domba Texel (Ovis aries)

Burung Prenjak or Bar-Winged Prinia(Orthotomus sutorius)

Elang Jawa (Spizaetus bartelsi )

FLORA & FAUNA

Rupiah (IDR/Rp) is official currency ofIndonesia

Bank notes; 1.000, 2.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000,50.000, 100.000

Coins; 100, 200, 500, and 1.000

US dollars and other major currencies are easilyexchangeable

Generally, the economic condition of Jogjaexperienced growth

1 USD = IDR 9.200 (approximately)

ECONOMICS

Kresna Hotel is a 3-star hotel in the centre of Wonosobo

The hotel offers 115 rooms, Complimentary WiFi Internet

Access, Mini Bar, Satellite TV System with Remote Control,

Room facilities 24 hours , IDD telephone with ISD / STD,

Safe Deposit Box, Postal and Courier Services,

Tourist Information Service, and Airport Shuttle,

Available Swimming Pool, Restaurant Complimented by

traditional food stalls serving mouthwatering traditional

fare, Bar, Coffee Shop, Karaoke, and Billiard

Ballroom accommodating up to 400 persons, business

center, a variety of Meeting rooms

KRESNA HOTEL

SURYA ASIA HOTEL is the two star rated hotel withinternational standard located in the heart of the city -Wonosobo - The gateway to the very well known ofDieng Plateau.

This hotel is very easy to find just a short drive from thebustling center of Wonosobo. Surrounded by clinic /doctor, drug store, banks, shopping center and businesscenter.

This hotel offered 58 rooms with facilities such as 3Suite, 2 Junior Suite, 7 Deluxe, 5 Standard, ChineeseFood Restaurant, Laundry, Safety Deposit Box, Hot &Cold Water, Color TV with satellite and cable toprogram, Telephone with idd / ldd call system, massageservice, parking lot, multi function room, etc.

SURYA ASIA HOTEL

TIRTA CORNER LOUNGE

Tirta Corner is the only Lounge concept in Wonosobo

It has a great view of mount Sundoro and also we came upwith the different atmosphere ever in Wonosobo city.

Soft tone lamps, smooth jazz music, sofas and greatbeverages and light meals are available.

Foods and beverages are made from fresh ingredients andhomemade recipes by chef who has an internationalexperience for years.

Available swimming pool

Big parking lot also available up to 8 big buses.

RESTO ONGKLOK

Located ± 2 kilometers from the heart of

wonosobo city

Provide special dish of traditional food

Resto Ongklok supported by adequate

supporting facilities such as fitness,

hotspot and karaoke

PLACES of INTEREST

• ALUN – ALUN

• KALIANGET

• MENJER LAKE

• SIKARIM WATERFALL

• TAMBI AGROTOURISM

• TIENG VIEWING POST

• DIENG PLATEAU THEATRE

• DIENG PLATEAU

• KALIYASA MUSEUM

• COLOR LAKE

• PENGILON LAKE

• MERDADA LAKE

• MANDALASARI HERMITAGE

•BIMO LUKAR SPRING

• RAFTING

It is located at the city center, in front of theoffice of Wonosobo regency leader (“Bupati").

The square is a central gathering place of peopleWonosobo

Enjoy a beautiful atmosphere with backgroundmount Sindoro and mount Sumbing

Feel and breathe the fresh air mountains specialdistrict

Surrounded by banyan trees hundreds of yearsold

WONOSOBO SQUARE

It is located in the village of Kalianget, about3 km towards the north, Road Dieng.

Kalianget is the location of hot spring waterfrom a geothermal source water containingsulfuric acid levels high enough to be trustedefficacious cure various skin diseases.

In addition to a hot shower facilities, there isalso a swimming pool, tennis court andplayground for children.

KALIANGET

MENJER LAKE

Is the largest natural lake in Wonosobo district

Located at an altitude of 1300m above sea level with an

area of 70 ha and the water depth reaches 50m.

Menjer lake situated in the village of Maron Garung

District, 12 km north of the District Wonosobo.

Apart from being a tourist Lake Menjer also serves as

hydroelectric power.

Amazing scenery can be enjoyed by walking around an

existing hill or even a boat that has been provided.

In addition to enjoying the scenery, there is also a fishing

or swimming in the lake.

TAMBI AGROTOURISM

Sprawling mountainside Sindoro, with more than 1200-

200 m elevation above sea level.

Temperatures between 15-24 degrees Celsius.

Agro Tambi Tambi plantation located in the gardens and

tea factories

Available cottage, fishing pond, tennis courts,

playgrounds, and facilities management outbound.

Tambi tea plantation, can enjoy the beautiful panorama

that is a stretch of vast tea gardens.

In addition, tourists can also enjoy steeping tea directly

Tambi distinctive and warm in the cool atmosphere of

the tea garden.

DIENG PLATEAU THEATRE

Interpretation center of cultural and naturalpotential of the Dieng Plateau Region

Built on the initiative of the Governor of CentralJava. prime tourist rides in Central Java

Equipped with audio visual facilities and films on theDieng Plateau and the volcanic activity of MountDieng

Above the lake at Rocky Ridge colors Sikendil DiengVillage District Kejajar

Adocumentary film featuring an overview of theformation of craters in Dieng Plateau and eventstragedy Sinila crater some twenty years ago.

DIENG PLATEAU Dieng temples are the oldest Hindu temple in Indonesia.

Dieng is an active volcanic area and it can be said is a giantvolcanic crater with a crater.

The average height is about 2.000m above sea level.Temperature range 15-20 ° C in the daytime and 10 ° C at night.At musum dry July and August), temperatures may reach 0 ° Cin the morning

Dieng Plateau is a plateau with volcanic activity beneath thesurface

In addition to the crater, there are volcanic lakes that containwater mixed with sulfur that has distinctive yellow-green color.

Dieng is a vegetable-producing region

Dieng area is still geologically active and has lots ofhydrothermal energy sources.

SIKARIM WATERFALL

Sikarim Falls is a waterfall that has a height ofapproximately 80 meters and with a backdrop ofthe towering hills and unspoiled place and aroundwaterfall has a natural charm is still beautiful.

Located in the village district Mlandi Garung 20km north of Wonosobo.

Along the way we will be treated to a sharpupward path and winding, and a stretch ofagricultural land is diverse, from the cabbage,carrots, corn and many more.

COLOR LAKE

Hidden among the rows of hills at an altitude ofmore than 2000 meters above sea level

Greenish water looked calm, no ripples at all.The sound of the wild birds chirped and thethick forest which is wild maintained present areassuring atmosphere of peace.

The color lake has unique characteristicsrelated to the color of the lake. Sometimesyellow or green and colorful like a rainbowbecause color lake has a high sulfur content.

The lake located across the lake color

With clear water like a mirror, which is said tobe to know the contents of the human heart.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery

Is a crater that has been dead for thousands ofyears ago

Surrounded by forests which still maintained itssustainability

PENGILON LAKE

MERDADA LAKE

This lake is the widest lake in Dieng Plateau forabout 25 Ha and 2 – 10 M depth.

With the background of green hill and typicallyDieng's mushroom plantation make this placeeven more interesting.

There are sampans rent and fishing facilities forvisitors.

Formerly Lake Merdada a volcanic crater whichwas then filled with water / lava.

Merdada Lake area is often used for camping, aswell as conditions allow, Lake Merdada hasstunning natural beauty.

There are many pine trees found around the lakemerdada, also several species of birds.

TIENG VIEWING POST

A rest area located at an altitude of 1800 metersabove sea level and approximately 17 km fromWonosobo

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dieng, Serayurivers and stunning against the backdrop ofMount Sindoro and cloud expanse that stretchesin front of the line with your feet

Sights sunrise is considered unique becausesilver and gold rings that seemed to encircle thesun at sunrise.

Available parking area.

MANDALASARI HERMITAGEHermitage is located in a Mandalasari small islandbetween Lake Colors & Pengilon, Dieng District,Wonosobo.

In this place there are 3 pieces Cave : Semar Cave,Sumur Cave and Jaran Cave.

Semar cave is a place that people often used tomeditate.

While in the Cave, Springs holy wells are called"Tirta Prawitasari", at the site of Bali Hindus is oftenheld a ritual ceremony called Muspe / Mabakti orMedhak Tirta.

BIMO LUKAR SPRING

As Serayu headwaters.

Available park with various types of flowers todecorate and beautify the area

Bimo Lukar spring is a spring sacred to the ancientHindu dieng made of stone in an ancient stonephallus symbol to "resemble testicles male genitalia"and a square stone yoni four are in the midst of ahole to accommodate the water from the showerphallus. "such as female genital”

Believed to be able to make youth when someonewashes his face in Ben Lukar spring.

BIMO LUKAR SPRING

Serayu River known

Rafting is a favorite sport for tourists whovacation in Dieng, Wonosobo.

This river has some rapids that challenge andyour adrenalin.

Along the trip down the swift river, you will bepampered green landscape on the left and right.

This river also has some small waterfalls thatcan be used to place of photos.

RAFTING in SERAYU RIVER

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