Tanah Lot is one of the important temples for Balinese Hindus and the location of the temple is located on a large rock off the coast. Tanah Lot Temple is a tourism icon on the island of Bali. In addition, it is one of the famous tourist attractions on the island of Bali that must be visited. Because this tourist spot in Bali is so famous, almost every day, this tourist attraction is always crowded with tourist visits.

The activities of tourists who are in the temple area, most of them will take a walk, take photos. Some tourists sit back and relax, while enjoying corn on the cob while waiting for the beautiful view of the Tanah Lot sunset.

Furthermore, the temple was built in two different places. One temple is located on a large boulder, and the other is located on a cliff jutting into the sea similar to the tourist attractions of Pura Luhur Uluwatu Bali. This cliff connects the temple to the mainland. As well as the shape of a curved cliff like a bridge.

In addition, Tanah Lot Temple is part of the Kahyangan Jagat Temple in Bali, which is intended as a place to worship the guardian deity of the sea.

 

Holy Snake

At high tide, the temple will be seen surrounded by sea water. Underneath there is a small cave in which there are several sea snakes. Meanwhile, at high tide, you will be able to walk closer to the temple location.

Sea snakes have characteristics, a flat tail like a fish, black with yellow stripes. According to the story, the sea snake is the incarnation of the temple shawl.

Furthermore, the founder of the temple was a Brahmin from Java who wandered to Bali. His name is Dang Yang Nirartha. It is said that the sacred snake Tanah Lot was assigned as a temple guard.

 

The Attraction of Tanah Lot Bali

Along the road to tourist attractions, there are many inns. Starting from simple inns, to villas and five-star hotels.

This tourist spot on the island of Bali is very crowded with tourists, especially in the afternoon, before sunset.

From the parking lot to the temple area, there are many shops selling various Balinese handicrafts. For example sculptures, paintings, beach cloths, knick-knacks, and accessories such as at the Sukawati Bali art market. The price is also relatively cheap for domestic and foreign tourists. In addition, there are food and beverage vendors, as well as toilet rentals.

There are also several hotels close to the beach in the vicinity of the tourist attractions, which organize various events in the evening. For example, Kecak dance performances, sunset dinners, and weddings.

What is the uniqueness and tourist attraction of Tanah Lot Temple? The main attraction of the Tanah Lot Tabanan temple as a tourist spot lies in the:

  • The uniqueness of the location of the temple which is on a large rock. At high tide, the temple will be seen in the middle of the sea.
  • The beauty of the sunset view with the silhouette of the temple. If you are on vacation to Bali and like to see the sunset view, look here! List of great places to see the sunset in Bali.

This tourist spot is also often one of the locations for pre-wedding photos in Bali. For tourists who choose the island of Bali as a location for pre-wedding photos.

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Best Time to Visit

Because the main attraction of this tourist attraction lies in the beauty of the sunset view with the silhouette of the temple. So the best time to visit is at 17:00 WITA. Most tourists will spend vacation time at this attraction on average 1 hour 30 minutes.

Tanah Lot Temple is only about 45 minutes (20,4 km) from Denpasar and 1 hour from Ubud.