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.
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Tirta Empul Temple
Tirta Empul Temple for Ritual Purification
Tirta Empul is one of the most famous and most sacred temples in Bali at the same time. You’ll find this magnificent temple complex 14 kilometres north-east of Ubud, in close proximity to Gunung Kawi Temple. The complex consists of three main areas; the front, the outer and the inner courtyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and enjoy the statues and tropical plants before heading to the gate from where you will see the first pools.
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Literally translated Tirta Empul means “holy water spring” and it refers to a water source located within the temple. The water of this spring leads to multiple purification pools, most of them filled with koi fish. The best-known pool of Tirta Empul is the large rectangular pool comprising twelve fountains which pour the holy spring water over worshippers standing in the pool. People from all over the island often visit this holy temple to pray and to cleanse themselves in one of the pools, especially on holidays, such as Galungan Day, and in weekends, so be aware that it can get really crowded on such days.
Like at any other temple in Bali, it’s expected that you dress properly and behave respectfully.
Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Fee
IDR 15,000 per person*
*Although we aim to keep the information on our website up to date, entrance prices may have changed since we last checked.
Distance to Tirta Empul Temple
- Nusa Dua: 62 km / 1 h 45 min
- Kuta: 55 km / 1 h 45 min
- Seminyak: 45 km / 1 h 40 min
- Sanur: 53 km / 1 h 30 min
- Ubud: 14 km / 30 min
- Singaraja: 71 km / 2 h 10 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.
