20 Temples You Must Visit When In Bali
One thing is sure: when in Bali, one should visit at least one temple. Not sure which one to visit? Here’s an overview of Bali’s 20 most populair temples.
Taman Saraswati Temple
Water Temple Taman Saraswati
Right in the heart of Ubud you’ll find Pura Taman Saraswati, a beautiful water temple featuring a large pond filled with blooming pink lotus flowers. The name of the temple is derived from DewiSaraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and arts (the same one as in Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple). Every six months the Balinese celebrate Saraswati Day; a day to celebrate knowledge, given by God through the beautiful DewiSaraswati. Given its location and its free entrance (during the day) and easy accessibility, we highly recommend you visit this temple when you’re in Ubud. The traditional Balinese architecture and the magnificent lotus filled pond make it an ideal photo opportunity and a nice break from your leisurely stroll through the city. In the evenings, from 19:30 onward, traditional dances are performed here. The best view you’ll get from the terrace of Café Lotus, but do note that a minimum charge of IDR 200,000 applies when dining during the show.
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Taman Saraswati Temple Entrance Fee
FREE*
*Although we aim to keep the information on our website up to date, entrance prices may have changed since we last checked.
Distance to Taman Saraswati Temple
- Nusa Dua: 45 km / 1 h 40 min
- Kuta: 33 km / 1 h 30 min
- Seminyak: 30 km / 1 h 20 min
- Sanur: 26 km / 1 h 00 min
- Ubud: 0 km / 00 min
- Singaraja: 84 km / 2 h 30 min
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Other Temples
Vihara Dharmayana Temple
One of the five Buddhist temples in Bali, Vihara Dharmayana Temple was visited by the 14th Dalai Lama during his visit to Bali in 1982.
Tirta Empul Temple
One of the most famous and most sacred temple in Bali, Tirta Empul Temple complex consists of bathing structure for ritual purification.
Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most important and revered sea temples, is also the most visited and photographed temple in Bali.