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(1) One of the 7 temples located on the Bali coast.  Together they form a peculiar defensive wall against evil forces coming from the ocean.  during arrival, the temple is completely separated from the shore, but at low tide, you can approach it on foot.  We were in the sunset.  it's best to sit in one of the pubs on the cliff and sip beer waiting for the spectacular sunset.  on the way you pass several local souvenir stalls, it is worth finding a small café with civets. The owner takes care of it very much. cute animals. for the whole tour it is worth reserving 2 hours. May be a problem after sunset with leaving the parking.
(2) Pretty sure the title explains it all. \nI was taking the alternative road through mountain's road from Jatiluwih to reach this destination. It was pretty scary since the road is very steep and narrow, but at least we can avoid long road of traffic jam. The scenery of the temple is very pretty, crowded—but then again I was visiting during busy hours of holiday—but it was nice.
(3) We stopped on our way to Lovina. What a trek. The drive was high and winding roads. It’s super busy - the wait to have a photo at the gate to heaven was 2 hrs. We opted to just take our own shots. It’s very beautiful. Spectacular views and amazing sites driving up! The fee is a donation what ever you like! The locals are lovely 😊
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(5) I had to visit this temple as I had seen this on several brochures and travel guides on Bali. Was nice but was slightly crowded due to the weekend. Worth a visit.
(6) Spectacular temple \nLocation stunning \nA lovely place to walk around \nYou can enjoy a good feed too\nDefinitely worth a visit\nDon't visit on a weekend too many peeps
(7) Beautiful place with an amazing view. There is a lot of stairs so be prepared. Also watch out for the monkeys as they will steal your stuff. There isn’t a whole lot of the actual temple to see, you any get into anything it’s mainly the view and a nice walk.
(8) The temple is in the ocean and the time we went there, there were waves surrounding the temple. view of the temple from a bit far is beautiful. crowed place.
(9) Dont expect much. You wont see much and you cant enter the temple but there is a long path along the cliffs with nice view. Then it is nice to wait for sunset here but like another but like other famous spots in Bali, this place is also really crowded. On the other hand there is lot of space for everybody. And beware of monkeys :)
(10) The entrance fee was idr 30k. We have to wear sarong (which is provided) which is Balinese tradition before entering temple.\n\nUnfortunately foreigners are not allowed inside the temple. We could only wander around the temple. \n\nThere was a beautiful cliff and ocean view. Very good spot for photography. \n\nLots monkeys wander around. Be careful of your belongings especially sunglasses.\n\nTips:\nGo there in thr evening to watch beautiful sunset and kecak dance.\nKecak dance fee is idr 100k.
(11) Such a beautiful place with amazing views and beautiful gardens.\nIf the tide is out, you can walk over to the temple (but you can't go in) and get blessed by the monks. If you do not want to be blessed, there really is no point in walking across the water.\nIt is not a difficult walk, but to get to the temple you do need to walk through shallow water using rocks as stepping stones, so some care is required.
(12) A breathtaking vista of a very ancient holy place. Best time to view is early morning. The sunset time is great but you will have to cope with the crowds.
(13) There’s a lot of temples to see here (can’t remember exactly but between 4-8) but the best and most popular are the first 2. The gateway to heaven is massive and absolutely beautiful as if the view of Mount Agung.
(14) This was a whole lot better than I expected, considering that I wasn't much of a temple tourist. At any rate, we were here and the temples were situated on the rocky edge of the cliffs facing the ocean.\n\nThere were a surprising amount of people here visiting but as you walked you could see that one of the temple had been built onto an island that adjoins at low tide but separates at high tide.\n\nI shouldnt, but I did, laugh at the people trying to cross or standing far too close on the rocky surrounds to get the best photo.  Lots of people got soaked or had their cameras have a wash in the ocean.  This area faces the ocean so its very rough.\n\nThere are also some markets here that have some paintings and other items that tourists may be interested in. We just found a nearby cafe/bar and had a few beers and wines to enjoy whilst getting the best photos available without the crowd.\n\nWorthwhile.
(15) We knew this place through the TripAdvisor's recommendation. We arrived at this place during the sunrise, it was totally a beautiful place with a temple and some beautiful ponds. The weather is very moderate with beautiful sunrise and viewing the panorama of the slope, temple, and ponds. Actually it was nice to swim here but the water is too cold for us. After looking around we were sitting in the restaurant to have our breakfast and watching the scenery of the pond and the villages. Highly recommend this place to visit!
(16) This place was magical, a little crowed in some areas, but you can take a great picture at any point. The winding walk brings you to every vantage point of a spectacular sight if the temple. There is a resident snake that's called John is is magnificent and you can have your picture taken with him, he is so friendly. So if you want great memories pay this place a visit.
(17) This temple a place that you must visit if you travel to Bali. As it is high in the hills the temperature was lower than near the beach thus we could walk around without getting too hot.
(18) Simply a must.  Postcard perfect even with a ton of people. Go here so serene and beautiful. I have seen temples around the world this is a definite stop.
(19) its a religious place which is nice for art and culture lovers... you can see the way balinese people worship god... but please wear clothes covering your legs or anyays these people will give you sarong before entering for which you will have to pay the rent i would suggest in bali if you have a long trip buy sarongs because they will come in handy one place or the other
(20) One falls short of words to describe this entire Temple complex. Marvellous, picturesque, scenic, etc, etc. It is BEST temple and popular for sunset. A must see in Bali.
(21) Temple featured on banknote. Very touristy and gets crowded. However it's a pleasant view on the lake and grounds are well kept
(22) Way too many tourists around making the photo opportunity difficult. The temple is very commercialized and not in line with the esthetic of the glorius temple. Can understand though how anazing this place would be in high tide when half the temple is covered in water. The overall venue is messy with dirt and water bottles. Its also very muddy and unkept.
(23) Been to this place and visited the temple which is actually a rock. You need to cross the water to access it and need to got blessed to enter (after a small donation)! \nThe view is nice but the place itself is not breathtaking...
(24) This temple is a must to see if you are on a road trip around Bali.\nUnfortunately I went there during a heavy rainy day but this did not stop me to see this beautiful place. I simply loved the enormous fish swimming in the big pond. The ticket costs really cheap so it is worth to visit
(25) The temple is almost nothing special compared to the big ones in Bali, but the view of the cliffs and the ocean from anywhere on the long footpath is breathtaking. It's hard to rank but probably this was the best place in my 10-day Bali trip. Can be too crowded, though.
(26) The Temples & scenery views are picturesque. A lot more commercial than it used to be with a fee to go in via markets nowadays & fees for some toilets. Nice morning trip.
(27) The temple is in the water and it is simply beautiful. It is very well maintained. Views are also stunning.
(28) We visited so many temples while in Bali but this was my very favorite!  I actually sits in the water so you can only visit during low tide but stil have to wade through the water.  Beautiful!
(29) Aside from the massive crowds - this place is amazing! So beautiful. We went around 4:00 and saw the sunset but a person could come early and spend all day here. There are restaurants, toilets (charge a fee), and large grassy sitting area. I just wish I would have come when the water was higher and watched low tide go out to reveal the area surrounding the temple. Watching the waves crashing against the rocks was so nice. There are lots of shops if you want to get your shopping in here. Again, amazing!
(30) I feel this temple loses it's significance by being such a huge tourist attraction. LOTS of tourists and many not adhering to respectful dress, posing for photos and generally ruining any ambience a temple might have. Visit if you have to be passing through but don't expect to be overwhelmed
(31) You will never regret going to this cliff temple! The view there is simply amazing! Beautiful place to experience the sunset. Before entry, remember to keep ur loose item e.g sunglass, clips, cap and stuff, cause the monkeys around there will be very interested to get these. Other then that, everything else are great!
(32) This is a super Touristic location, with the usual side effects. Nice temple in the water. However: Loads of Tourists, loads of cheap shops (500+), and the temple is closed and cannot be entered, prayers only. Everyone who comes to Bali wans to see this location because of the good marketing...if you have not been here, you did not miss anything....
(33) We arrived with our motorbike, it´s easy to find and worth a trip. The complex is pretty big. We stayed for around 3 hours. Pretty much monkey´s around -> take care of your stuff. There are a lot of beautiful beaches near the temple it´s great to combine!!
(34) This is one of the best temples in Bali and a big tourist attraction.\nThe ocean views and the cliffs are spectacular.
(35) Again we were amazed by how much development had happened in the five years since we last visited,now there is a large market area you have to walk through to get down to the main temple.It does get very busy towards sunset.When we went this time it was low tide so you could go down onto the beach and onto the platform on the seaward side,there are some interesting rock shapes on the beach and in the cliffs created by sea erosion.A good place to watch the sunset is from the cliff top restaurants where for the price of a drink you can get a front row seat on a beautiful sunset overlooking the temple and beach.The restaurants are not overpriced as in many tourist hot spots,we sat there for over one hour for the price of a couple of beers and cokes.A sight not to be missed one of the highlights of Bali.
(36) This is definitely a must see, though, as beautiful as it is at sunset, I don't think I could ever cope with that again. The traffic in (and out) was horrific, we must have spent close to two hours trying to get down the last 3km stretch towards the temple an hour and a half before sunset. Finally made it in just before sunset (be prepared that you have to make your way through the markets and throbbing crowds from the parking lot to actually get to the temple), but had grown so impatient that I just wanted to get out before the sun actually set and we would have faced the same problem on the way out. Got some stunning pre-sunset photos and then legged it - still getting stuck in traffic on the way out. If you want to see it at sunset, go by scooter. Otherwise, if you're driving, go earlier in the day. Or be prepared to leave feeling frustrated - unless you're incredibly patient. But what a stunning sight either way. 4 stars purely because of the traffic problems.
(37) Last visited to this place the lake water level is lower than usual, so floating water temple become at grade temple during that time, but overall this place is very beautiful. Beside the temple, a lot of area surrounding can be point of attraction such as the garden, statue and balinese gate.\nAnother transcendence is journey to this place from Denpasar, we will see a lot of rice field area, private temple at Mengwi and also you will feel fresh air blowing your face if you open your window car during travel
(38) We visited here around lunch time.  The Temple is quite impressive.  We walked across at low tide - a small donation is required and a Hindu blessing given.  You cannot actually walk on the steps of the temple so this is really a photo opportunity.  All the same its pretty impressive.  Plenty of stalls where the stall holders don't really hassle you.  Worth the trip
(39) first of all i must to admit that this is a good temple. because the uniqueness of the temple that stand above rock in the middle of the ocean. the govt also mantained this place very well that even the disability can access this place easily. but because of that, the place is very crowded. \nthe entrance fee is quite cheap. expect 20k IDR for local person not to include the parking fee that depends on your ride.\nwhen the tide is low, you can get a blessing in the bottom of the temple and they will ask you to give some donation. bear in your mind that the blessing is not the way to gain the access to the temple. the blessing only allows you to step a little bit higher to the stair that lead to the temple. you cant even see the temple from the stair. you dont even enter the temple. but afterall donation is a donation. but dont expect that you can enter the temple. \n\nanyway there are a lot of shops and other temple other than the main temple. best time to visit this place is when the sun set.
(40) A very unique temple surrounded by water. Amazing to see such a large body of water surrounded by high mountains. A very easy and enjoyable journey out there as well. The day we visited was freezing for us as we just had light clothing on and it was a cold wind! Suggest you take a jacket it visiting at this time of the year.
(41) This a good opportunity to see a temple beside the sea. Great views but be aware that there are a lot of tourists taking pictures here and there. We went on a rainy day and enjoyed it.
(42) You can't enter the temple because it is separated from you by the sea.\nIt is a very large and beautiful complex with lots of things to see.\nI bought my souvenirs there because they have a good choice.\n\nIt is also interesting to note that the beaches around the temple have black sand which I never saw before.\n\nEntrance fee is 60.000Rp
(43) One of the post cards of Bali.\nLike the breeze, cool areas, nice temple almost like floating on the high water volume of the lake.\nIts become so crowded in the high seasons
(44) Although this is an important temple for the Balinese, like so many others in Bali it is old and corroded.\n\nThe dance performance (additional 100k) is fairly good, but the lighting is poor and gets hard to see after a while.
(45) The minute we stepped foot on property we immediately regretted coming. If you google what touristy is. This place will come up. There were so many people and this was at 3 pm. I can't imagine what this place is like at sunset. I saw more selfie sticks in 5 minutes there then I did my whole life. I would only come here first thing in the morning and get in and out. I'm sure during high tide the view of the temple would be better. \n\nIs it worth battling traffic to get a picture of this? Look at all those people. No thanks.
(46) Nice view at the top of temple. Many people. Come when do not have ceremony. Be careful especially if you want to take picture for the top view. many photographer hired, and also big snake , can take picture but need to pay., if just want to touch i think free. if you already at here, so better buy some souvenir here. Cheaper than other place and can nego until let go. Ticket to enter, for international IDR 60 000 and local IDR30 000.
(47) The Sunset provides an excellent Backdrop to the Temple making it an excellent Photographic Background. If Photography interests you, then you cannot afford to miss this location. \nThe Temple itself is on beach and nearby a mini market making it a worth visiting place. \n\nAll in All, a worth going place in Bali.
(48) This is a p[lace that you have to visit around sunset when you go to Bali, the history is amazing and if you get a great guide like we did then you will get to hear about the culture, history and how things work for the Balinese. The sunsets are incredible and the scenery is well worth the drive in so ignore the traffic as this is an issue for most of Bali.
(49) Great place to visit although clouds obscured our sunset viewing. Beware of eating outside the temple. Food is ridiculously priced. I'm sure it's because we were foreigners... 2 Soto ayams which should have cost 50k or below, in the end charged us 120k. Ridiculous.... Not going to fight the cost but just throwing a warning to fellow travelers. Also no taxis out of the temple area so have a plan to get there as well as leave otherwise you will pay a hefty price to take one of the tourist traps for transportation.
(50) We visited this place as it was listed as one of the top attractions for Bali.  If you have some time to kill, the place is worth a look.  The temple itself was overrun with tourists.  We just saw it from afar for this reason.  You have to take your shoes off, get in the water, and wade over to the temple.  \n\nWe actually enjoyed the surrounding shops and businesses more than the actual temple.   \n\nThere was a coffee house where a civet cat was just hanging out.  The civet cat eats coffee beans, then defecates it out.  The beans are then used to make the most tasty coffee in the world, apparently!  That was a giant fruit bat at the same coffee shop --  see picture.
(51) Sadly this Temple has been ruined by the ridiculous amount of tourists visiting.\n\nWe stopped past late afternoon and there was literally thousands of people waiting for the sunset.\n\nSadly it takes away from the meaning of the Temple itself.\n\nWould not recommend a visit as there is far too many people here to make it enjoyable
(52) We got there in the pouring rain and for the first time we were cold! We got through the rain and persevered and boy were we glad to get there. It's mind blowing to get there and contemplate how the local people kept it going! Worth the visit and we'll definitely go back for the spiritual side of this temple.
(53) This temple is a must see. The temple, the mountains, water and gardens form an idyllic picture that will stay with you for a long time to come. The temple is often shrouded in mist and clouds hiding the mountain from view. It is a pity that the site is often overcrowded, but in spite of this, it is well worth a visit.\nThere are gardens and lawns surrounding the lake and areas where children can play. We had a good meal at a reasonable price at the restaurant.
(54) Go when it's a low tide at sunset. This allows you to walk out to the temple. You also want it to be clear enough that the sunset will be beautiful.\n\nBe sure to walk north of the main temple. There is a pretty grass area with a nice small cove. Surfers will be catching waves in the cove and there is an archway in which waves break through.
(55) Jeez. What a disappointment, super over crowded, the temple wasn’t anything special nothing special and not looked after well. Areas closed off just crammed full of people. \n\nWe paid £10 for 2 people to watch the dancing and singing of a Hindu story involving hanuman. They crammed over 500 people into a 300 people spot. You couldn’t move they blocked the stairs with more people. \n\nThe only good thing was the views. Sad really...
(56) Before entering the temple there are a list of rules to follow to \respect\" the sacred temple. Once you get inside there is nothing religious: long queues of people  waiting 2hours or more to take a fake photo, and the first temple is just this, nothing more. We didn't care about photos but we wanted to have a look around and visit and th person working in the temple said to us \"why did you come here if you don't want the photo?\". That's exactly the point, there is nothing to visit because you can't even get close to the gate, that is just for photos. If you go up the mountain to see the others temples, everything is in an abandoned state and full of rubbish. According to me it doesn't worth it at all."
(57) Went earlier in the day where there were less people.  Was able to see a the temple and get some good photo shots at various angles.  Another must see in Bali but only need an hour or less here.
(58) A beautiful temple with multitier pagodas located by the lake overlooking the majestic lush hills across the lake. The air is cool and pleasant.
(59) You can understand the significance of this area to the locals. It truly a feat of ancient design and construction. The area is a mecca to tourist with bus loads arriving for sunset. But this shouldn't deter you from this marvellous place. Only accessible at low tide, you can be blessed under Hindu culture and climb part of the stairs if the temple. Like most of the temples in Bali, only locals can access the main area for praying. Both temples in this area are worth the visit.
(60) either you go in the morning or evening during sunset. Good place to take great photo shots. If you are lucky and low tide, you can walk across to the temple. Ample of shopping places also available. Its cheap. But make sure you bargain. But some shops do have fix price.