Mount Ijen | Dare to challenge this blue purgatory in Indonesia?

Why is it Ijen? Unforgettable volcano hiking trip. Asia's only volcano where blue flames can be seen - the heart-shaped volcanic lake with a depth of 200 meters. The world's most acidic turquoise volcanic lake (with a pH value of only about 0.5) About Yizhen Mount Ijen is located on the island of Java in Indonesia. Due to the large amount of high-purity sulfur on the ground near the volcano, it appears blue when ignited by magma. It is precisely because of the cool and mysterious blue magma that it has attracted many photography enthusiasts and adventurers to come here. The mountain scenery here is magnificent and breathtaking, with geological formations eroded by lava resembling the surface of the moon. At sunrise, the sulfuric blue lake changes unpredictably, with a different view every few minutes. At the foot of the mountain are ancient and massive fern plants, as if walking into a Jurassic Park set. About difficulty The overall road condition is mainly composed of gravel road surface, which is easy to slip. It is recommended to wear shoes with strong grip. The climb from the campsite to the mountaintop is about 550 meters, with a total distance of about 3KM. It takes about 2 hours to climb up and about 1.5 hours to climb down. The first half is steep and the second half is gentle. The overall difficulty is relatively low, and there are no very dangerous sections. Regarding fees On the road, there are hand-pushed carts and taxis available to take you up and down the mountain. Round trip costs 250 yuan, and one-way down the mountain costs 100 yuan. Sitting in a bamboo basket and being pushed down the mountain is really exciting, you can experience it hahaha. Time arrangement The peak period of the blue flame is from 4:00 to 5:00, so you need to start climbing around 2:00 in the morning to see it. However, due to recent volcanic activity (March 2023), the blue flame sightseeing is not open and you can only enter the mountain at 4:00 in the morning. For those heading to Blue Fire, make sure to communicate with the guide and make reservations in advance, my friends! Suggested equipment Hiking shoes/trail running shoes, long pants, thin base layer short-sleeved shirt, fleece jacket, and waterproof shell. Headlights and gas masks will be provided by the guide, and you can bring your own water and snacks. Attention Tips: The sulfur gas is very strong! Be sure to switch to a more professional gas mask. The departure campsite has a convenience store and restroom. There is a simple shed with coffee halfway up the mountain. To watch blue fire, luck is also needed, so be sure to keep a calm mindset. 4.30-5.6 Indonesia trip is confirmed. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Forest Ten Waterfalls Adventure Itinerary Indonesia Surabaya - Rainbow Village - Malang Malang-Saiwu Thousand-Layer Waterfall-Bloomeer Volcano Bromo Volcano - Anywhere Rimba Purbamaya Beach - Dream Forest - Wainamu D5 - Ijen Crater Lake - Indonesia