Bali & Beyond
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Sacred Places
For those of you who feel like getting around Bali, this is your chance to get out and see the sights. The following pages let you know where to go and how to get there. So if you need a break from the beach, start reading...
TEMPLES - COASTAL Tanah Lot - *I9 - Southwest Bali, Tabanan regency. Built on a large rock and cut off from the mainland at high tide, this is one of Bali’s most spectacular sunset sight. Uluwatu - *I11 - South Bali on Bukit Badung. This cliff-top temple - dedicated to the spirits of the sea - has spectacular views and is popular for viewing sunsets. Pura Jayaprana - Northwest Bali. Superb views of Menjangan island. Pura Rambut Siwi - *E6 - Southwest Bali, (10km from Medewi), Another cliff-top temple with views of Java and on a clear day, Mt. Bromo. TEMPLES - INLAND Pura Besakih - *N6 - Besakih, Karangasem regency Northeast Bali. Bali’s most important temple with over 80 shrines devoted to the various gods and spirits. Pura Tirta Gunung Kawi A water temple dedicated to the Rice Goddess.
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Pura Luhur Batukaru - *J6 Tabanan, South Bali. Dedicated to the god of Mt. Batukau, this temple is a small haven for flower and bird lovers. Pura Ulun Danu Batur - *L4 - near Batur village. The second most important temple after Besakih, housing more than 90 shrines. Pura Ulun Danu Bratan - *J4 - near Bedugul. This temple has several shrines which are located on both the lake’s shore and on various small islets. Pura Gunung Kawi Set in a ravine in Tampaksiring, the temples Candi’s are carved into the rock face. . Pura Tirtha Empul Considered the holiest spring in Bali, this temple is frequently visited by Balinese seeking mental cleansing and physical healing. Brahma Vihara Ashrama Buddhist Monastery - *H3 – near Lovina. (combine with a visit to Banjar Tega Hot Springs). The Largest Buddhist monastery in Bali, set in beautiful surroundings.
