Caow Eng Bio is one of Bali’s oldest Chinese temples and is an impressive historical and cultural landmark that’s worth a visit while in Tanjung Benoa. Due to its location, it’s referred to simply as Klenteng Tanjung Benoa by locals (klenteng means Chinese temple in the local tongue). Together with some local Hindu villages and … Continue reading CAOW ENG BIO CHINESE TEMPLE
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VIHARA DHARMAYANA KUTA
Vihara Dharmayana Kuta temple is one of the very few cultural landmarks that are hidden amid Kuta’s traffic frenzy and ‘surfer’s paradise’ buzz. This age-old Chinese Buddhist temple was one of the various Buddhist sites in Bali visited by Tibet’s 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, on his international tour in 1982, so it certainly has … Continue reading VIHARA DHARMAYANA KUTA
LING GWAN KIONG CHINESE TEMPLE
Ling Gwan Kiong is an old Chinese temple that overlooks the now-defunct seaport complex in Singaraja, North Bali. The temple is only a short walk away from the seaside Pura Segara temple, another landmark in the area, and a 15-minute drive east from Lovina Beach. The temple dates back to 1873 with connections to the … Continue reading LING GWAN KIONG CHINESE TEMPLE
Batuan Temple
Old Balinese Temple near Ubud Batuan Temple, referred to locally as ‘Pura Puseh lan Pura Desa Adat Batuan’, is a focal landmark in the namesake village of Batuan, well-known for its traditional Balinese arts and paintings. Within only a 10km transfer south from Ubud central, the site features a grand complex of shrines laid out … Continue reading Batuan Temple
Batukaru Temple
Mountain Temple Complex in Central Bali Batukaru Temple, referred to by locals as Pura Luhur Batukaru, is one of Bali’s key temples, located at the foot of namesake Mount Batukaru. At an altitude of 2,270m above sea level on the second highest peak in Bali after Mount Agung, the temple is surrounded by cool natural … Continue reading Batukaru Temple
Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and … Continue reading Besakih Temple
Elephant Cave Temple
A Must-See Historical Site on Tours to Ubud Goa Gajah’s name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that it’s a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. Nevertheless, Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, … Continue reading Elephant Cave Temple
Jagatnatha Temple
Beautiful Hindu Temple in The Center of Town Jagat Natha Temple is a beautiful Hindu temple situated in the center of Denpasar City that is the biggest Hindu temple in the capital city of Bali Province. Jagat natha Temple built in east of Puputan Badung square garden is a public shrine to worship for Ida … Continue reading Jagatnatha Temple
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six key temples believed to be Bali’s spiritual pillars, is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located … Continue reading Uluwatu Temple
Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most important landmarks, famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly crashing waves; Tanah Lot Temple is simply among Bali’s not-to-be-missed icons. The onshore site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside visitors’ leisure facilities that … Continue reading Tanah Lot Temple
