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(1) I was there on a beautiful sun shiny day.  The view of the temple setting was fantastic.  It was a nice climb up the steps to the outside of the temple.  You are not allowed in the temple.  It is worth your time if you are already in the area.
(2) Went to one of the main tourist attractions and a sacred temple in bali. Definitely a must if you go to bali and love their heritage and respect their culture. Don't forget to take tonnes of pics as there were quite a few people who went nuts. A place to remember for many years to come. Thank you Bali for the wonderful experience!
(3) The temple itself is beautiful and a good place to relax. The best way to reach is via lake by canoe.
(4) The pictures that we have from this Temple are in our top 10 of our Trips of a Lifetime. You must see it.
(5) i've been here so many times. usually i went to this temple in afternoon but last time i wanna chase the sunset here. and i got some nice picture. and you can meet some friends (monkeys) here, lil bit naughty but so nice for playing with them.
(6) The place was nice but the place is filled with too much tourists compared to the other smaller temples I had visited.
(7) The views are stunning and the sea is at its best. You cannot enter the temples as normal people are not considered to be, I guess godly enough. This is religion at its worst, you can view it from afar be pestered by people taking your photograph or hawkers selling birds with rubber bands but in terms of understanding the religious significance, well it doesn't work. Add to the zillion tourists that turn up (OK I'm exaggerating) and you have something that could be wonderful and surreal but ends up just another opportunity to extract money from the gullible tourist. It's a shame.
(8) This was a very special experience for me. I am a Hindu and this temple felt like home to me. I loved the fact that I could go to the temple and drink the holy water. The fact that I was blessed by the priests with a flower in my hair and rice on my forehead, made it even more special. All that is required is a small donation at the temple.The energy in the temple is very calming. I did a bit of shopping in the market just outside the temple as well, which was great. Everyone wants to buy a little curio that says \I was in Tunah Lot\""
(9) Definitely the most amazing sunset I have seen in recent years. The temple is on top of a cliff, overlooking the sea.\n\nDefinitely a must-see for its sunset.
(10) This is kind of a \must-do\" if you are in Bali, as this temple is featured on basically every advertisement for Bali tourism that exists. It rained while we were there, but it was okay. The only thing I would suggest would be to try to go during the week if you can. We went on a Saturday and it was crawling with tourists."
(11) This is a very beautiful place to visit and relaxing at large park. Temple, lake mountain and the sky on the background, it's truly a good place to just enjoy Bali and the nature. walking, take pictures, enjoy the grass and flowers and trees.
(12) Cost to enter the temple is 50,000 IDR (about 4 USD) . The temple sits on the shore of lake Bratan and surrounded by mountains, it is a beautiful site to visit and take awesome pictures!  I wouldn’t plan more than 1hr to visit the temple. Location itself is nice, scenery is amazing. There are local merchants at the entrance of the site where you can buy food & souvenirs. Definitely worth visiting, the atmosphere is serene albeit the abundance of mainlanders and selfie sticks. I wouldn’t make this a day trip, make sure you line up other sites/visits to make it a full day.
(13) Went on a weekend evening. Not that much crowded. Did lot of walking to capture pics. Went down near the shore, then again came up to the shrine.. Watched the beautiful sunset. What a view it was!!!! It just stays in our memory. \nSo many stalls outside. Nothing worth buying. \n    Go only for enjoying nature..
(14) Very scenic temple surrounded by water. I could not stay back till sunset since I had reached during the midday. The place is worth visit and one could typically spent 1 hour here.
(15) Lovely spot by the sea, try and go when the tide is out so you can walk across to the rock the temple is on.\nThere are lots of market stalls at this sight on the way to the temple, prices are not very negotiable though.\nFor a small donation you can drink some spring water and get a blessing from the monks at the temple base and then you are allowed to walk up the steps to the temple itself.
(16) beautifully serene almost magical atmosphere, a wonder in itself and must be seen, all stone temple.
(17) beautiful. lots of tourists though - it was like Chinese invasion when we arrived there haha. Too bad it was in the morning too as it was high tide so we couldnt go to the main temple, but still really beautiful
(18) This is a great temple located on the far north side of Bali that can be a little challenging to get to due to the quality of the roads. But upon arrival you will forget the challenges of getting there and simply appreciate the beauty of this temple and the serenity/tranquility it provides you with. Also has beautiful gardens surrounding the complex.
(19) Sea side temple and broken main land in hole and the sun set - worth a visit in bali. A top rated recommended place for bali tour
(20) Almost lost - this beautiful temple on the sea. I came here once 20 years ago. So different now with the crowds and endless markets but still beautiful. Felt a little saddened watching lovely Balinese Hindus giving their offerings and praying amongst countless noisy people who seem to forget what it's all about. If you can remain quiet and calm or go very early to discover the real beauty you will love it.
(21) One of the sunrise spot in Bali, popular among photographers. I loved it for the amazing sky, reflection of the temple on the lake and the morning mists.
(22) When I ride bike to the temple around the noon, weather is cloud. The temperature is much cooler than Denpasar. The lake is so beautiful. The temple looks surreal.
(23) Very beautiful temple, but a bit busy so try to go early in the morning. It’s a perfect stop on the road from ubud / Padang bai to Amed
(24) Though heavyli touriszic, this place has some kind of charm to it. The temple is nice but it's surroundings  made it work for me! Worth the entrance fee.
(25) I love the setting of this temple on the lake. Even with all the tourists it is somehow serene and stunning
(26) I saw this temple on Pinterest. I was so so so excited to go because I do love the temples in Bali. I was so let down by this temple. It was full of people whom were looking for instagram likes, truly. The photos where it appears there is water, those photos are a complete sham and fake. There isn't any water, just dead grass with cement. There are people taking your picture for a small fee, saying 'another pose' for the next 2 minutes. There were people who were taking forever to get their perfect instagram worthy picture. Not to mention the amount of garbage surround and inside the temple. I was so let down. I know it is a place you must visit if you are in the area, but don't expect to have a beautiful revelation. The mountain in the back is beautiful and that is it.
(27) The setting is just idyllic. The lake, the mountains surrounding it and the temple itself compose one of the best pictures I will remember from Bali. \n\nWe were lucky not to get there in peak hour (I'm guessing it would be chaotic) so we had the time to have a nice walk around the premises. The temple is just beautiful with its natural surroundings making this one of the best temples I've visited in Bali. \n\nAs in other temples, you are not allowed to enter the temple itself, only being able to look at it from a distance. Nevertheless I still think it's worth the while. The peacefulness that exudes from this place is quite contagious and if you're lucky enough not to get cloudy weather you'll be greeted with one of the best landscapes in Bali too. It is quite an impressive setting for a temple. \n\nMake sure you don't loose this.
(28) Apart from the temple being on the waters edge this is truly a waste of time visiting. Expensive to get in and then they still expect donations once you're inside. Really boring experience
(29) We loved this temple and the surroundings were filled with different kind of flowers blooming to perfection.
(30) This temple is set on a rocky outcrop on the coast so at first sight it is breathtaking.  We didn't actually walk down to the temple due to time constraints, but it was beautiful to see from the clifftop.  There are actually two temples to see from the clifftop vantage point.  It was rather cloudy and a bit stormy when we were there, so we probably didn't see it in it's best light, but it was still worthwhile to see.  There is a small market nearby selling trinkets and drinks etc.
(31) The place is amazing, the waves are great view of the temple in the middle of the sea is very beautiful, while waiting for the sunset. Bali is the best
(32) While the temple is great, the location for a sunset is better. High above the cliff sits this temple. More people than you'll know what to do with but get a place along the railing and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets around. Leave before the show is done to get back to your hotel quicker. Very hot and little shade. Worth it to see the sun set on this historic place.
(33) The only temple that require an entrance fee and well worth it. Lots of shops selling tourist merchandise. Time your visit to sunset and low tide. Very beautiful at sunset and can walk across to the main temple (in picture) at low tide and get blessed with holy water.
(34) Took my wife and kids (6 & 7 year olds) there.  The temple is on an island and the view is awesome.  Just make sure you go there when it is low tide.  At high tide, they block access to the temple.
(35) Leading down to Temples very tourist based, lots of shops and stalls. The whole area is beautiful and very peaceful. Weather wasn't great and lot of people so we decided not to go into Main temple and cloud cover didn't help at sunset BUT we still had a wonderful time there. Just sitting in gardens taking in all the surroundings, tranquility and beautiful view is well worth the visit..
(36) Wish I could have raved about this temple, but I can't. Feels like a ploy to get tourists to pay to see a completely uninteresting temple, if not, how else could they get bus loads of people to the tip of Bali?
(37) Perhaps the most peacefull place in the world. There is here a special atmosphere and, if you are lucky, you'll visit this temple during a ceremony and...please respect and enjoy it!
(38) Totally commercialized place, with route to the temple going through a shopping arcade, one has to pay to enter the complex area, pay to drink the holy water, pay to touch the holy snake... however, worth a visit.
(39) We are coming here with  our family las 3 days. Thks  temple was verynice,  clean and the staff was friendly, definitely we will back again.
(40) We really enjoyed our trip to the temple. The grounds of the temple are beautiful filled with greenery and flowers. I would definitely recommend this place to visit.
(41) We went during sunset . It was crowded. It’s one of the best temple at Bali . Temple is right top of the small hill at the sea . Very beautiful to take photos . Really happy to visit this place . Tourists cannot enter the temple . We spend nearly two hours . There are lot of shops to buy and eat . Worth it
(42) Tenah lot temple is the most important and most famous temple of Bali..Its has best location. And best Sunset point too. The place has 3 diffrent view points for sunset pictures..in backdrop of temple.. Sea here is quite rough..making best situation for snaps..Its always crowded at the time of sunset..there is local shopping market also there..this is one of the most visited temple but no one is allowed inside the temple..Go there for best sunset photos..
(43) The view is spectacular, very different.  It was an awesome place and wonderful sunset.  Very unique seeing the temple in the middle of the water during high tide.
(44) it didn't feel like coming to a temple, at the front you'll find a series of art shops that sells stuffs you can find everywhere in Denpasar, a sure way to immerse yourself in Bali culture and the magnificence of this temple.\nthe temple itself is great, the entrance gate, the temple on top of the rock, the pathways, everything was greatly built. but you'll also meet the visitors in every little spot, besides the statue, under a tree, on the stairs, on top of a rock... everywhere!\ni just didn't feel the magic like any other temple we frequented, the experience was void of any gasp or wow or anything close. yes it is beautiful, but that's it..
(45) Its hard to write this as views are definitely amazing, you just can't get to the view because there are 200 people lined up to take pictures and you have to be on the line even just to enjoy the view without taking pictures. Its quite a long drive too! There are 7 temples in total (around 3-4 hours) if you want to visit all of them. There is a line on each of them. Basically have to dedicate a whole day there if you really want to do it.\nDo not recommend!
(46) You need to be prepared to climb the hill & steps before you can actually enjoyed the view....situated on top of the hill, this temple provide the best view of the ocean. A must visit place for Bali 1st timer. You need to rent a car to go there....there will be charges for entrance but it is worth it!
(47) Beautiful location and temple! We came here for sunrise and were the only tourists around. It was lovely to have it to ourselves and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful setting. The red sky reflecting in the water was stunning. When we drove past at the end of our day, the car park was full of minibuses, so definitely worth getting up early for a quiet visit!
(48) This is my favorite temple in Bali. Very peaceful, very quite and fantastic view. You have to vist Bratan Temple, I would definitely suggest!
(49) The temple gardens ( you only have access to that) are beautiful and clean, the view is amazing. We got there around 11 a.m. and it was very crowded with tourists.
(50) Sandwiched in between Gitgit waterfall and Jatiluwih rice fields, it already has the markings of a diverse day out, which is exactly what we did.\nThough we visited the temples firstly to avoid the crowds, which proved decisive as 10am was quiet enough to get great photos and the coaches hadn't arrived yet. To reach the complex you must encounter beautiful landscape grounds that have great examples of greenery, flowers, trees, footpaths and are all kept in pristine condition. But this can also be seen in greater detail when exiting the site.\nThe temples itself are remarkable and easily offer something truly different to other temples in Bali. Many individual water temples are on their own individual island with picturesque sightings including more horticultural settings, Balinese gods, with a mixture of colours that make the islands into magic. There is an opportunity to hire out a paddle boat to get a more personal experience with the grounds but we declined as other parts of Bali were calling. Weather wasn't the greatest when we visited, slight overcast made pics tricky but the experience is what counts...
(51) You can see the temple from the opposite beach or by going through the water to the temple (there is someone guiding you the way and the water wasn’t too high but long pants etc aren’t recommended for this walk).\n\nA little crowded but nice view overall.
(52) it is a lovely spot for a temple and the lake is very pretty- unfortunately the rain spoilt it so was not at it's best
(53) The temple is high on the mountains, the lake beside it very nice. We took a speed-boat ride, it was raining in one part of the lake but it was sunny on the other side!\nLots of local people were smoking which was annoying.
(54) There is no doubt that the view is stunning and it is amazing to think how this was built hundreds of years ago. However we were disappointed in the whole experience which was so commercialised. We can understand the need to support the local economy but it needs to be kept outside the paying area to visit the temple and grounds. Such a shame.
(55) If you are used to seeing beautiful temples and want to go inside the temples, this place do not allow visitors to go inside the temples. Just take a picture from afar. Beautiful walk and scenery but nothing much to do. And the souvenir sellers outside sells much cheaper than in the main city like ubud. So if you are i terested to buy souvenirs like shirts then its better to buy it here. We actually regret not buying here.Some toilet here have fees so better to buy something in a restaurant like coconut and just use their toilet.
(56) A beautiful sea-rock temple which can be be accessed only during the low-tide. Do visit during sunset between 5 to 6pm. The view is amazing!
(57) Absolutely lovely day out. \nWe visited on our rented scooter, we came from a village we were staying at in Ubud, it took us around 2 hours & we stayed for the day & watched the sunset whilst having a drink in one of the cafes, which was beautiful. \nThe place is wonderfully scenic, such spectacular views of not just the temple, but of the coast as a whole. When we first arrived the tide was in, so we couldn’t get down onto the beach, however once the tide went out just dipping your toes into the sea felt somewhat magical. The local shops and stalls were all great, none to pushy just a simple “no thank you” and you were left alone. Lots of places for food and drink and toilets available. \nDefinitely a high light of our trip to Bali. Would highly recommend anyone taking the journey to visit this magical place.
(58) It's a very nice place! Much different from the temples (which are nice as well!) You usually visit in this area. Green gardens, nice flowers, nice \walk on the water\". \nThere outside, go to Warung Rika for lunch: simple and tasty food. Very good sandwiches (if you are tired of rice and noodles) and very cheap."
(59) It's one of the nicest temples among the temples in Bali. Normally there will be overloaded tourists visiting there. Make sure you don't miss out if you've never been there before :)
(60) Beautiful park to walk around. there are some nice temples but one cannot access these. Check the map first chart out your path first before starting on the adventure.