5 Breathtaking Things To Do While Travelling In Ijen Crater
Backpaking to Ijen Crater? Here are top 5 breathtaking things to do while travelling Ijen crater.
Bromountain - Do you plan heading to Bromo and Bali? You must include Ijen crater in your bucket list. At this place you will find a memorable adventures you can share with your couple, family, and friends in your country.
Ijen crater is located at the bordering regencies, Bondowoso and Banyuangi in the East Java. This crater is a part of the nature reserve park of Ijen tours, Banyuwangi. And It is reported as one of the most active and deadliest volcano in Java island, but devastatingly beautiful at the least. The highest peak is 2443 mdpl.
At the top of Ijen mountain, there is a huge caldera with 2443 mdpl above sea level in altitude that is called Ijen Crater. In Javanese translation, Ijen means “alone”.It does not mean this crater is the only one in Java, but it perhaps because this crater is sandwiched in the secluded place that is the peak of mount Ijen.
Ijen crater with 200 meters in the dept has become one the world biggest acidic crater lake. It is 5466 Ha in wide. Its water temperature can reach 200 degrees celcius.
This crater is overshadowed by mount Bromo that has long been famous in the whole world. But, Ijen crater has its own beauty that attracts tourists both foreigners and domestics.
For photographers, milky way sits in the first place to shoot while hiking at the mountains. And Ijen crater’s won’t be missed by milky way hunters photographers.
Not only can photographers shoot the milky way, you have the chance to capture it. Not needed a high tech gadgets to shoot the phenomenon. Just notch up the camera phone to the right angle then capture it. The result can not be compared to a pro. But, at least you can satisfy by your own brave and work.
Blue fire means blue flame coming out of the crater. The blue fire itself is a sulfur that arise to the earth surface. It is caused by the heat sulfur.
The phenomenon of blue fire can be enjoyed around 02.00 to 04.00 in the morning.
I can assure you that you can bring so stunning adventures during your holiday in Ijen crater. Of course you’ll go home with a refreshed feeling. Ready to the rock?
Why travel so far for just finding the sunrise? It is natural phenomenon you can enjoy at your home in the morning around 05.00 – 06.00 o’clock.
But,
The sunrise in Ijen crater is a little bit different than other places. It is the earlier sunrise in java island. Earlier means the first sunrise that arise and enlighten the Java island. This sunrise seems to be more special because Ijen crater is one of the highest mountain in the East Java. Thus, you can enjoy the Ijen crater’s sunrise from the best spot.
Most of local people in Ijen crater work as sulphur miners. They have to take sulphur from the bottom of the crater which has very toxic smoke without proper equipment. They are so brave.
For human Interest (HI) photographers, the moment when miners taking and carrying the sulfur can be rarely found in another places. And it will be very rare photo concept.
Have you ever visited Ijen crater and explore it? What will you do if you have time to hike it? Share your thoughts in the comments below
Bromountain - Do you plan heading to Bromo and Bali? You must include Ijen crater in your bucket list. At this place you will find a memorable adventures you can share with your couple, family, and friends in your country.
Ijen crater is located at the bordering regencies, Bondowoso and Banyuangi in the East Java. This crater is a part of the nature reserve park of Ijen tours, Banyuwangi. And It is reported as one of the most active and deadliest volcano in Java island, but devastatingly beautiful at the least. The highest peak is 2443 mdpl.
At the top of Ijen mountain, there is a huge caldera with 2443 mdpl above sea level in altitude that is called Ijen Crater. In Javanese translation, Ijen means “alone”.It does not mean this crater is the only one in Java, but it perhaps because this crater is sandwiched in the secluded place that is the peak of mount Ijen.
Ijen crater with 200 meters in the dept has become one the world biggest acidic crater lake. It is 5466 Ha in wide. Its water temperature can reach 200 degrees celcius.
This crater is overshadowed by mount Bromo that has long been famous in the whole world. But, Ijen crater has its own beauty that attracts tourists both foreigners and domestics.
What is interesting stuff you will have while traveling ijen crater?
As you are new to Ijen crater, let us share our experience and research during the vacation in Ijen crater. The interesting experiences are as follows.1. Milky Way Phenomenon
If you’re new to milky way, you may find out Bromo as the most frequently recommended. Bromo milky way always overshadow the phenomenon of milky way at Ijen. But, why not choose Ijen crater as one of destination to see milky way? Each of Bromo and Ijen have their own uniqueness, do they?For photographers, milky way sits in the first place to shoot while hiking at the mountains. And Ijen crater’s won’t be missed by milky way hunters photographers.
Not only can photographers shoot the milky way, you have the chance to capture it. Not needed a high tech gadgets to shoot the phenomenon. Just notch up the camera phone to the right angle then capture it. The result can not be compared to a pro. But, at least you can satisfy by your own brave and work.
Also read : Top 6 Things to Do Around Mount Bromo For An Abosolutely Awesome Holiday
2. Blue Fire Ijen Crater
Other phenomenon in Ijen crater that attracts most of travelers called blue fire. Even some travelers specially take tour packages for seeing this phenomenon. This phenomenon is rarely found in another place. There are only two places in the world, in Iceland and Ijen crater Banyuwangi.Blue fire means blue flame coming out of the crater. The blue fire itself is a sulfur that arise to the earth surface. It is caused by the heat sulfur.
The phenomenon of blue fire can be enjoyed around 02.00 to 04.00 in the morning.
I can assure you that you can bring so stunning adventures during your holiday in Ijen crater. Of course you’ll go home with a refreshed feeling. Ready to the rock?
3. The Earlier Sunrise in Java
Sunrise? Yep, it is truly sunrise!Why travel so far for just finding the sunrise? It is natural phenomenon you can enjoy at your home in the morning around 05.00 – 06.00 o’clock.
But,
The sunrise in Ijen crater is a little bit different than other places. It is the earlier sunrise in java island. Earlier means the first sunrise that arise and enlighten the Java island. This sunrise seems to be more special because Ijen crater is one of the highest mountain in the East Java. Thus, you can enjoy the Ijen crater’s sunrise from the best spot.
Also read : Top 5 Things to Know Before Visiting Mount Bromo
4. Sulfur Miners
Apart from the phenomenon, Ijen crater has an awesome local people. You won’t see local people who work like in Ijen crater, even in all over country around the world.Most of local people in Ijen crater work as sulphur miners. They have to take sulphur from the bottom of the crater which has very toxic smoke without proper equipment. They are so brave.
For human Interest (HI) photographers, the moment when miners taking and carrying the sulfur can be rarely found in another places. And it will be very rare photo concept.
5. International Event, Tour De Banyuwangi Ijen
The last thing you can experience while travelling in Ijen is that seeing the International tour de Banyuwangi Ijen. You can see how bikers go upstairs and climbing the Ijen mountain with their bicycle.Final Thought
If you are hiking enthusiast, Mount Ijen can be the place to go. Ijen crater has been famous around the world. One of the most reason is that the blue fire phenomenon. This phenomenon can be watch only on two place, Islandia and Ijen.Have you ever visited Ijen crater and explore it? What will you do if you have time to hike it? Share your thoughts in the comments below
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