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(1) Wonderful views of the ocean as the ululate temple is seated right on the edge of the cliffs. Would definitely recommend going to this location with a tour guide to have them explain the cultural significance of the temple to the locals. If not, soak in the beautiful cliffside views and the roaring ocean. Many beautiful photo opportunities for those who have the eye.
(2) I went here with my niece and Balinese nephew-to-be in September 2014. We drove there by hire-car. The trail leads you downhill through the jungle forest right through the numerous groups of monkeys. It was very hot and humid and tough going on the climb back up, so not recommend for those who have trouble walking uphill in the heat. Beware of carrying drinks or food as the monies are very forward - I had my bottled water nicked by a cheeky one ! The site is nicely laid out in a forested valley criss crossed by carved bridges and at the bottom is a Temple with stone statuary and a Koi carp pond. A ceremony was going on at the Temple whilst we were there. Interesting place to spend a few hours, preferably first thing in the morning, followed by a good Balinese lunch at one of the many local eateries.
(3) We were going to go here first thing in the morning but our driver recommended we go here on the way home for sunset. \nIt was a very popular tourist attraction and it was very busy, lots of market stalls if you want to shop. \nIt was low tide so you could go across to the temple but the line was huge. Also when you took photos of the temple it was just full of people. \nI would have preferred going at high tide so you could get nice photos. \nBut otherwise it's a nice spot
(4) This is one of the beautiful temple to visit in Bali. The scenery is awesome. It is located partly on the lake. One of the temple is on the lake and its not accessible. Overall, its a fantastic place. If its raining, you cant rent umbrellas (its cheap). Don't miss out visiting this place.
(5) This floating temple from the XVII century has its constructions in the lake, which makes it different from the other temples. Even in a rainy day, it’s worth a visit.
(6) This temple is very beautiful. There is a holy snake, you can touch it if you made a donation. The tour guide told us that the snake will bite you if you will have bad luck. No worry, it is not a poisonous snake. It will be nice if come during low tide. The entrance fee is just too expensive, i.e. IDR 60 000.
(7) I wasn't planning to visit here, but my driver suggested we see it on the way. It is not a temple, it is a water palace, and it's very beautiful.  I got there late, so it was almost empty, which was nice. My driver said it is usually full of people. It is very unique place. Used to be the place for the royal family, and only after, it became open for public. I did not use the facilities and just walked around. Impressive little place.
(8) This temple was the end of a full day tour for us with Bali Traditional Tours.  I've been to Bali 8+ times and had never been.  It's a definite must see for sunset.  You can't really go into the temple but the views are stunning.  Gorgeous photos!  And yes, it is a tourist trap.  That goes with the territory.
(9) Bali is home to temples...and some of them are worth a visit . Tanah lot temple is a must visit... also known as sea temple for it is in the sea.... I would not say middle of the sea but yes in the sea. U have to cross the waves to get across.... quite a different experience... if ucan plan ur visit there at sunset , great ... otherwise also it is very beautiful.... to get an entry into the place where there are deity statues, one has to be in a Balinese custom dress.... but no one denies to have a look from outside.there are many small shops selling souvenirs on the way walking towards the temple... it is fun.....should enjoy the local fruits....esp mangosteen.\nInsta@travel.sojourn
(10) A beautiful location for a temple even if it is a bit of a drive. The temple is much smaller than would be expected after seeing the pictures. Unfortunately we went on a foggy day so we didn’t get as great a view as we would have wanted, but it was nice nonetheless. We weren’t allowed into certain areas because it was for the locals to pray. I can respect that motive, but did find it annoying we paid to go in to only see a bit. Being religious ourselves, we would have loved to experience the rituals involved but as tourists we weren’t allowed in.
(11) Temple complex is huge.   Includes shops and restaurants.  The temples are located at the sea shore.   Beautiful.   If going to furthest temple, watch the water tide.   During high tide you can not cross from furthest temple to mainland.   Wander easily and admire the calmness and great craftsmanship.  Perhaps a little meditation.   So glad we visited here.  Many photo opportunities.
(12) The Hindu temple sitting on top of a rock that has the sea crashing around it is interesting and very picturesque. About a third of the rock is artificial though,  as it had to be reconstructed due to the erosion (the rock was crumbling). \nReaching the temple area, requires a walk on a street past tacky tourist and souvenir shops and due to the hype that is created by the tourism industry about how great the sunset is, (if you're lucky), the time prior to the sun setting each day, is busier than Queen Street on a Friday night and of course it would appear that many leave their litter behind them, when, once the sun goes down, they clamber up off the beach.\nIt's worth seeing, of course, and is one of the most important sea temples for the Balinese people.
(13) Dont want to leave the ocean.....the beach on the property of The Mulia resort has view of balinese temple up high
(14) Wonderful place\nGreat Sunset if you are lucky\nWe went when the tide was out\nSome say it's better when the Tigris in and the temple is cut off from the main land.\nHowever, with the tide out you gets chance to get close and sunset shots from the water level
(15) A Beautiful Hindu Temple. The temple is in the middle of the sea. Beautiful photo spot around the area. You will not disappointed.
(16) My third visit to this amazing Temple\nThe gardens, the water features, the surrounds are breathtaking.\nAs people walk through the main gates you hear the oooohs and ahhhhs.  Family friendly, infact there were children playing and swimming in one of the pools.\nThe gardens are just so unique. So clean and tidy, in fact immaculate.\nI could have stayed and sat there for an hour or two just taking in the amazing feelings of peace and tranquility. Definitely a must see when in Bali
(17) i saw a lot of temples in Bali, but this I consider to be an amazing experience. The temple, the water, the panoramic view are simply beautiful.
(18) One of the best places for sunset.  A walk through the shopping area \nand if your lucky with the tide you can easily walk the few yards over to the temple itself. Or walk along sunset terrace where you will find a few bars overlooking the temple where you can sit and watch the sun set with a cool drink of your choice.  It's busy and bustling always.
(19) Beautiful Temple but it was very crowded. We visited in the afternoon and the place was very busy. I was still able to get some great photos but the distance travelled to visit this temple made my travel companions very tired and less tolerant of the crowds. \n\nThis was on my list of places to visit when in Bali so the trip was worth while for me but my travel companions did not enjoy this temple as much as I did.\n\nThe strange cartoon characters like Sponge Bob seemed out of place and almost inappropriate in a temple setting. \n\nThe architecture is beautiful. If visiting from afar I would plan to visit other local attractions to make the most of the day.
(20) One of the famous temple attractions in bali. It’s built on a rock away from shore so it’s special and instagrammable. Apparently there are poisonous water snakes but guides don’t seem to tell you that
(21) Well worth the trip up the mountains to this cool and peaceful temple. The gardens are beautiful and the lake side setting are unique.
(22) The 'lake temple' is great to photograph in the morning, with the mountains providing a nice blueish background. It is a typical Balinese temple, with the typical design. But the location - in the Beratan lake - gives it a unique appearance.  We visited the place in the morning, before the place became crowded.
(23) A beautiful temple to visit..You will be swarmed with the number of tourists present there..one cannot go inside the temple but only see from outside..You can click photos and get the same clicked with frames at nominal price of approx 2 $..lots of shops selling local dresses specially sarongs..do eat the corns outside..
(24) If you want to reach the temple, make sure you arrived there around 3-4 p.m\nI was arrived earlier and it still surrounded by high tide.
(25) This temple is definitely worth a stop. I won't say that it's the most impressive that you can see but it's a very beautiful site and really well kept. With some luck you'll be able to witness a ceremony (as we did). Try to get a guide that is able to explain you all the facets and important information.
(26) The temple is around a lake below a mountain , what more can it add to the beauty if you want to take pictures , but is it worth 45 min drive no , it’s it worth 50000 INR , the answer is no again , but if Yu like to have a picture perfect photograph then yes it will add to one of the memories , kids have a park to play around , take a temple tour with the driver you can negotiate for the cost , m sharing one the drivers I went with . Was very polite and courteous and was very very cheap compared to uber or other local taxis
(27) During our week in Bali, I read about just how crowded so many of these temples have become in recent years.  So I decided to only visit one temple during our stay and this is the one I chose.  I don't regret it.  It really is a pretty place.  But it is just massively overcrowded and a bit expensive (50k IDR/person) for such a small place.  They even charge a fee to use the bathroom.  This place has the potential to be a really beautiful place to just sit and observe, but it's all ruined by the massive hoards of people clamoring to get the perfect instagram selfie.  There's nothing relaxing about getting pushed around like you're at a rock concert.
(28) Go just for the views. The temple doesn't have a lot to see but the shear cliffs and the beautiful blue sea below is incredible. A bit of a drive if you are not staying south. But it's well worth it.
(29) Beautiful water temple, highly recommended to visit, and very romantic if you're with your sweetheart. Imagine the stones in the water as your walk of life, and see what you can image about your joined future!
(30) The temple is stunning, the coastline is the same, sheer cliffs and massive surf make for an awsome backdrop. There is a large market for clothes, souveneirs ect and various places to eat. We hired a scooter and rode here and it took ages, so I'd hate to see how long it is in a car. Costs 30,000 rupiah per person entry
(31) We arrived there around afternoon ish. Took a lot of pictures and walked around. Then we went back to the main temple and saw locals crossing the water to get to the temple in the middle. So we got on to it too! Then we did the whole \cleansing\" ritual before you ascend to the steps."
(32) The temple itself isn't actually that nice and it's a long drive there with lots of traffic, so I'd only suggest going if you're sure you'll get a sunset.  Take a motorbike if you can as the larger vehicles just get stuck in a queue.\nAlso watch out for the monkeys - they're pretty aggressive and will steal anything they can take off you.
(33) A must see place when u go to Bali. Beautiful sunset & gorgeous temple. Love the small shops along the way where many souvenirs could be purchased at a low price.
(34) It is nice and worth to be there, but make sure you can catch the sunset view. \The temple is not all that\"..."
(35) Temple building were ok, typical of Asia architecture, interesting, however the views from above of the cliffs and the water down below were stunning, magical !
(36) We visited this place in July and were disappointed. There is not much of a temple to begin with, people go there to watch the sunset. The problem is that there are literally thousands of tourists during high season. The traffic is as bad as on 5th Avenue or worse - it took us hours to get there and back, even though our local driver used a back road to beat the worst traffic. If you want to see the views from the cliff  (the temple alone is not worth a visit) go during the day and watch the sunset elsewhere.
(37) The vertical mountain drops make it a stunning sight. The temple itself is in ruins and barricaded but complex and the views make it a must visit. Although we couldnt see the sunset i can only imagine the beauty. \nHowever there are hoardes of people. so if you are not the one for rush go during the day/afternoon the rush will be less than the sunset times.
(38) it is recommended to be there in the morning/noontime. you can go up to the temple when the tide is low. a lot of tourist bus in the afternoon. made more fun together with our Guide Nyoman. a lot of things to buy,
(39) I almost didn't go but I'm SO GLAD I did. It was nothing like whatever temple you've seen, even in Bali. It really was worth going there. Every single piece of architecture is intricate and the view really takes your breath away. I loved it so much.
(40) The view was awesome, although there was a few Balinesian photographers around to take picture, they do not expect any amount from the tourists. They took awesome picture of me with the temple. Many tourists have eagerly asked them to take pictures of theirs, however a little token would be much appreciated. The \professional pictures\" cost about 100,000 rupiah. Hot and humid, advisable to go during sunset moments......."
(41) it really is a must see especially at sunset. there are some gorgeous views and photo opportunities and you can avail of a blessing at the base of the temple. it really is spectacular a must see
(42) Upon arrival, you pay about .50 to enter. It is worth it. A black temple was fascinating to see. There are loungers and umbrella,too. Go early because the parking lot can become full quickly, if you are driving.
(43) It is a beautiful temple. I recommend you wear sandals because there is a place you have to walk in the water if you want to reach the spot. We bought sarong but apparently you can also visit without. The view is beautiful we took lots of pictures
(44) Beautiful as always, we love visiting this temple especially for sunset. What a wonderful time we had.
(45) Just absolutely beautiful creatures and popular icon temples in Bali. Many pictures that you should take at this place. They have green garden, some dears and playground too. Love this place so much!
(46) A special place to see. A super view of the temple and a nice atmosphere. The memory of this place will always be in our minds.
(47) Temple set on lake gives a beautiful and breathtaking experience. \nBeautiful surroundings and a must visit.
(48) One of the most beautiful Temples in Bali.\nHeard a lot about it. Saw hundreds of photos and then it's there on 50000note. Was really looking forward to seeing this place.\nSculptures of animals are really out of character for this place wish the could have decorated with something more traditional.\nTips to fellow travellers: \nIt's far from traditional touristy areas of South bali/Ubud. So prepare yourself for a long and winding road.\nTry to visit late in the day around 5ish to avoid the crowds.
(49) We hired a car and driver for the four hour trip from Ubud to Permuteran.  This beautiful lake and shrine was recommended as a mid way stop.  It was lovelier than we could have imagined. A great place to stretch our legs, enjoy the views, and experience a serene environment. It is well worth the drive!
(50) As previously stated, temple is nothing much. The views are stunning though. Steps up are hard going for elderly!\n\nAt entrance ticket office, I wasn't sure how much entry fee was. I gave 100,000 note. He just waited, so I gave over another note. He gave me 2 tickets, I just presumed it was 100,000 each. Wasn't until husband said it was 30,000 each, I realised I was conned. He didn't offer any change! Obviously a big earner from them tourists!\nShame
(51) On the way to this temple you will love scenery and adjacent hill side view \nBeautiful view you will enjoy nature please visit during afternoon so that you will enjoy sunset.  Dont forget to take ride on boat
(52) Enjoyed the view from the cliff much more than the temple. Something still worth seeing for those who have had temple overload like me. Breathtaking and cool to spend maybe less than hour here!
(53) Nothing special as one can complete the park in 20 minutes. Although the place is decently maintained, the only religious highlight is the courtyard and the temple tower on the lake. Early mornings will be a good time to get a good photo of the temple.\n\nRandom animal statues, a normal looking garden, and a rundown children's playground filled up the rest of the area which has nothing to do with the temple. At Rp 50,000 just to enter, go only if you really must get a picture.
(54) This place is full of turists. We were told to not go there at the sunset hours to avoid turists so we went there around 11am but there were still sooo crowded. I didn't think the place was very interesting actually and you can't go upto/into the temple. If you give a small donation you can wash yourself the holy water and get a blessing which allows you to walk 10 meters up the stairs to the temple but you can't really se more. If you visit at low tide you can't get as close to the tempel but that might mean you can't get photos without other people on.
(55) we are in Ubud left 8:00am to get to the temple and avoid traffic. Guess who there's always traffic but not nearly last many people as would be there for the sunset views. Our views were perfect breathtaking, and with a private driver Ketut from Safe Bali Drivers we had a personal tour. Even the buddha monks wanted a picture with us…whoa that was cool. This is a place to see take as much time as you like to take in the nature wonders of a temple built in early 1600.
(56) This place is famous for its sunsets and the view is really nice. The temple itself is small and nothing much to talk about. There is a small walk from parking lot to the temple and the path is filled with monkeys. Don't take any food items with you and cameras should be tied to you. The place is nice and gives a clear view of sunset during clear sky's.
(57) Temple was nice (no magnificent), lots of shops selling drinks, ice cream and souvenirs. We went around 530pm to watch the sunset @ 630. A lot of people.
(58) Worth a trip, however, i strongly suggest to visit in the morning like i did. I heard that by noon, this place can be very busy. \nIt's very beautiful area with beautiful temple. The view looks like what you see in the postcard. It's definitely a must
(59) This was the last stop on our all day tour. Extraordinary to see the temples against the backdrop of the ocean. \nWe looked at all three temple sites - and some surfers! Very popular spot but we managed to find a decent rock on the beach to sit on and watch the sun go down.
(60) This place was amazing. It takes aoprox. 5 hours to go up and down, there are stairs, wear good shoes and also jacket, on thetop is very cold. Temples are breathtaking. You have to wear sarong. We had a bit foggy weather but it only made the place more interesting. There are monkeys on the top part and they steal things, so watch out.