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#blueflamesijen #blueflames🔥 #ijen An amazing experience! Wake up at 11 PM and check out of your accommodation at midnight. It's recommended to bring at least a sweater, but it's incredibly hot after a while! 🤣🤣 Mount Ijen is an active volcano, approximately 2,769 meters high. It's famous for having the world's largest acidic volcanic lake (with a pH of only 0.5) and one of only two blue volcanoes in the world (the other is in Iceland). Mount Ijen presents a significant challenge from the start, with a 45-degree slope along the way. The climb is challenging without adequate rest. Witnessing the blue flames at Ijen in Indonesia, possibly the world's largest, is an unforgettable experience and a must-see. The turquoise crater lake is a stunning display of natural beauty. Then, watch the sun rise over the crater rim.
Why are these flames blue?
This phenomenon is caused by the combustion of sulfur gases that evaporate under high atmospheric pressure and temperatures (approximately 600°C) from fissures in the volcano. When these gases come into contact with oxygen in the air, they ignite and create beautiful blue flames. Visible only in the dark, this natural phenomenon is extremely rare, occurring only in a few places on Earth.
We started our hike at 2 a.m. After a 1.5 to 2 hour night hike using headlamps, we arrived at the crater. To see the blue flames, you must descend into the crater (steep slopes, slippery ground, narrow passages) wearing a gas mask, as the sulfur fumes are concentrated and toxic.
Once below, the phenomenon is truly extraordinary: blue flames dance among the white smoke, creating an ethereal and surreal atmosphere.

Sunrise and Acid Lake:
Around 5 a.m., the sun begins to rise and gradually reveals the crater's deep turquoise lake, offering stunning views of the surrounding volcano. The visual and sensory rewards are well worth the effort.

Things to Know Before You Go:
• Gas mask required (guide is often provided).
• Headlamp required.
• Good hiking shoes are highly recommended, and on this trip, I wore Ninja boots with rubber soles, which were comfortable and slip-resistant.
• Bring warm clothing. (The temperature at the summit is between 5 and 10°C.)
• Access to the crater descent may be restricted in cases of extreme activity or inclement weather.
• A local guide is recommended.
#bomikotravel #morningsunrise #lake #volcano #kawahijen #rubberninjashoes

Post by Bomikoออกเที่ยว | Aug 4, 2025