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(1) Stunning setting, gorgeous temple. Well set out tourist attraction, close to Lewak coffee farms too.
(2) Lovely spot to visit, this was my second time coming here, overall was great to show family around, the stalls selling items along the entrance way has changed dramatically since prior covid and temple was lovely to view again. Was extremely busy with tour groups who pushed and shoved us, not caring that we were trying to take photos. Would recommend coming here but be prepared for crowding
(3) Beautiful Temple that at high tide looks like it is on an island. On low tide you can walk across and into and around his area. It costs 30, 000 rpd ($3 aud) to enter. There are a few other small buildings/temple/alters scattered around. Prior to getting to temple there are numerous shops/markets.
(4) We came midday. It was hot as expected. Paying a small amount to enter. There was alert monkey sign at the entrance. Keep an eye out as you walk thru the temple. They r wild animlas. Dont provoke, and best to ignore. Saw one charging a patron, saw one grab a sandal of a kid, heard incident one took away a smartphone and threw it off the cliff. Otherwise spectacular view even it was not sunset.
(5) We visited at low tide and walked through the various markets stalls from the carpark to the viewing area to see the temple.  Under a cliff there was 2 men who for a small donation would allow you to touch the holy snake which keeps the temple safe. For another small fee you could enter the temple and walk around.  We didnt, we were happy just to view the area and take photos.
(6) Beautiful temple on a Offshore Rock  .. you can walk to temple during low tide but during high tide you can look from distance .. it is one of the seven temples in sea around Bali .\nNice place to visit during anytime of day but best to go before sunset .
(7) Plan your trip first to get there because of traffic :). Sun sets around 18.30. It was very nice to spend a few hours before watching sunset. No rush we were on holiday! Today low tide so people can walk to the holy temple easier. We walked past 2 holy sneaks. Folks believed they live there long time already. Food at restaurants there are a bit more expensive than usual. 70,000 Rp for a noodle fried with vegetables and tiny shrimps. It was tasty through. We went there on religious day so it was pleasant to see them in traditional outfits on.  Entrance fee and parking fee are required.
(8) Very normal place most of the people go there for no reason it’s walking to the top of the mountain where u you can see the temple. all this effort just for 5 or 10 minutes at the top of the mountain to the sea the sea, nothing much to be done there
(9) Had a Bali visit with family. Amazed to see  Bali's Culture, got an opportunity to see their cultural event. I am told 92% people in Bali are Hindus, Hindu religion is taught in school there. \n\nHad 2 day trips but most liked was this temple. Sunset view from this temple is simply supurb!
(10) This stop is almost in every guidebook as great place to visit, but reality isn't that good. Lots of tourist groups and all you can see is 4m tall temple, thats only interesting thing about it is that is on island. For 50k per person really nothing interesting.
(11) You arrive, park, enter and pay your money. You are then faced with rows and rows of shops that will offer you everything g from clothes, souvenirs and food.\n\nForge on down the path till you enter the Temple gates and it all changes. No shops lovely grassed area and beautiful blue sea water. \n\nThe paths are well maintained. We arrived at high tide meaning that we could not go over to the actual temple but it was a nice view.\n\nHeading right from where you enter go up the hill then look back at the Temple, a lovely vantage point to take the area in.\n\nThere are people willing to take a photo for you and print it for you to take home. Your choice. They were not pushy.\n\nA great place, lovely once you get past the shops.
(12) Come here by 6pm to catch a beautiful sunset. There are shops that sell shirts really cheap (10k INR) at the entrance and there are a few seafood restaurants where you can eat and enjoy the view. You can go up the temple, but you need to be blessed and make a donation. It was closed though, so the blessing is just permission to climb a flight of stairs :/ If I remember correctly the entrance was 30k INR per person.
(13) A temple on the cliff it's awesome place beautiful temple and super scenery. It was a pity that I was there at noon time because think it would be better to see the sunset there!
(14) We got on our bikes at 4am to start our three lakes trip and arrived here at about 6ish....No one here but us and some pro photographers chasing the perfect sunrise shot....and it is quite something to see the sun come up over cloud shrouded mountains slowly revealing this marvellous temple....mix this place into a lakes day trip and a waterfall or two for the perfect day out
(15) Beautiful temple nestled on a lake in the mountains. Very busy with tourists - get there early to beat the crowds. Beautiful scenery in that part of the island. Temple is made famous by being on just about every Bali advertisement. Well deserved publicity.
(16) We got there a little early to wander through the market, which was great, and then made our way down to the temple. The tide was going out so we played in the tide pools which provided a variety of sea life and shells. We grabbed a table up on the cliffside and then just watched the show as the sun set. The crowds were not a problem at all for us. We were there mid-July.
(17) Incredible location for a temple, with the lake, the mountains, the trees, the smells and all the flowers. We had a day trip and this was one of the places in the programme. It is quite specific to Bali and a visit here makes you feel very good. Go, it's a good choice!
(18) We really don't understand why people rate this temple with four stars on Tripadvisor. We think it is barely worth two stars. \nWe came to this place expecting a beautiful temple in a serene and tranquil lake setting. An expectation that was inspired by the many pretty pictures on the internet. \nWhat you don't see on these photos is that this temple is set in a theme park. There are statues of turtles, tigers and owls all over the place, masses of people armed with selfie sticks and roaring speedboats with shouting tourists passing by on the lake. To us it seemed like Disney Land. There is nothing serene or tranquil to be found here. \nOnly visit this temple if it is on your route to another destination. It's a good place to stretch your legs and see something while you're having a break. Otherwise just go to another, more impressive temple. This one is really not worth the long drive.
(19) We hired a guide in Bali (Mr.Surya) and he is a gem of a person. Do contact him if you are there and he will show you around. His contact number (Phone & Whatsapp) is +62 852-3711-0000. You will not regret it. \nIf you think you should visit this place only during sunrise or sunset, you are mistaken. You can visit this place anytime during the day. \nWe went here around 3 pm and it was fabulous. The sky was blue with the waves hitting the shores at the prefect height. \nFrom the parking the temple is around 15 minutes walk but you will not feel it. There are a shops at the parking where you can drink, eat & shop. Wear only flip flips or rubber CROCS. \n\nMust visit. \nDuration of visit -1 hour minimum. You will not get bored.
(20) This traditional Balinese temple is situated on a small rocky island and can only be accessed when it is low tide in the afternoon. Which is perfect timing to watch the  magnificent sunset. We didn't eat in any of the restaurants but had some drinks at Cafe Santai with a great few over the ocean. Staff was quick to take our order and the atmosphere is relaxed. If you haven't done your souvenir shopping yet, I recommend to do it here. Abundant market stalls offering goods at the lowest prices I have seen in Bali.
(21) Lovely sea waves,sunset view,temple on small hill, nice place in evening time, holy spring water for Hindus.
(22) A beautiful temple, totally overrun by people selling you things. It was non-stop. Combined with the general busyness of the temple and it became hard to appreciate the place. It’s a bit of a drive to get there too. I know this is on the ‘must do’ list in Bali, but we found much better temples to visit in our travels (as pretty as this one is).
(23) Beautiful temple surrounded by a very beautiful tropical garden. A pool with nice step stones and full of fishes which you can feed them and a peaceful atmosphere.
(24) Great place to go \n\nWonderful views of temples and the ocean \n\nSunset was beautiful and left us speechless \n\nEnjoyed it very much
(25) Amazing view from the top. It's a sunset point though we didn't get chance to see it due to cloudy weather. Wonderful view of the Indian ocean from the top! There is a temple that has a special cloth and have to wear it around your waist and then allowed to enter. Overall nice experience!
(26) One of the best in Bali. Could be overcrowded but still worth a visit if you want to meet balinese culture and take great photos with the temple and sea behind !
(27) beautiful temple, has a beautiful view,andv also have lake with surrounded by very beautiful hills, the hills was very grean,there is a beautiful garden.
(28) During low tide (evening) you will be able to walk across to the temple. If you choose to go anytime before that, the tide will be high and you will only be able to see it from afar. Beautiful place to visit nonetheless, but overly crowded with tourists as it is a popular attraction. You will be able to see locals performing their prayers as well but please do respect them and do not ogle or take pictures of them.
(29) As far as Hindu Bali temples go, this is a very beautiful one. Set on a lake in the mountains. Highlight are the carved doors with goldpaint, and the temple parts on islets. Beware that it can get colder here than the rest of Bali, so that when it rains you may get cold in just shorts and tshirt.
(30) This is a fairly major tourist attraction with the temple sitting on a small island that has  access during low tide only.\n\nParking area is some 100  metre from the temple however there was a line of small market shops offering items for sale.\n\nThere is two areas to view the temple on just below the temple and another up a small hill overlooking the temple.\n\nLovely day today and it does look impressive.\n\nRecommended
(31) If you are a photographer would recommend this temple but make sure you check on tides so there is water making for a better photo. High in the mountain this temple a breath of fresh air you can take a walk around after you pay a fee these wonderful grounds. Lots of photos can be taken well worth a visit. Small markets are outside the temple where you can purchase drinks and some food
(32) You are entering a huge entrance. There are tour busses everywhere and a lot of people. This must be exciting and a huge happening! Well.. Guess NOT. you pay 50.000 rp p/person. And it concerns two miniscule temples. It was almost hilarious. The terrain of these mini temples is ridiculously huge and is filled with restaurants and shops. I just can't even.. Like, is this serious? Haha. Don't go there.
(33) The temple view is breathtaking from top, and the natural landscape is just too beautiful! \n\nYou have to wear a piece of cloth, which is draped around body, and it is provided there for Free. \n\nRespect the culture and religion and enjoy the view!\n\nP/S it can be realllyyy hot in the afternoon. So advisable to go in morning!
(34) Had a safe, roller coaster ride to Candy Kuning, Tabanan. That lake on top of the mountain struck me. It's an awesome lake believed to be sacred. The temple is built for the goddess of that lake as an offering. \n\nIts a water temple sitting 1200 meters above sea level. Lots of stores selling shirts and other merchandise; enough parking spaces for tourists and you could also hire boats to wander the lake.
(35) It is an okayish place to visit. Best time to visit - 2 hours before sunset.. so you can see in and around the temple and then experience sun setting in the ocean.
(36) Visited this temple with my husband and a tour guide whilst on holiday in Bali.  It's a lovely temple on the lake, gorgeous scenery around it. It's not very big though, we spent about 35 minutes there but that was lapping it twice.  Definitely worth visiting though, took us 1.30 hours from sanur.  Grounds are well kept and if you get there early enough not too crowded either.  Better to visit in morning as it can get foggy up there in the afternoon. (50,000 rupiah per person to enter = £3.50 ish)
(37) we have visited this temple in the middle of the week early afternoon- one of the most crowded places in Bali, very popular also among Indonesians. Despite of the crowds worth of seeing. Set beautifully on the lake shore with misty mountains in the background. Take a stroll around the complex and outside of the walls to enjoy the view fully and escape from the crowds. The only thing we disliked was a stand in the middle of the park which offered pictures with bats and eagles- stretching the wings for the pictures with tourists- totally cruel towards those birds/ animals as these should live free in their natural environment instead of being a toy for mindless tourists.
(38) A great heritage Hindu temple.West coast of Bali island. 90 mins drive from airport.A sweat water spring comes out from the temple base,and people taste the water as blessings.many restaurants are surroundings.few gardens with some cliff view.A must visiting place.
(39) This is where you will see the typical, Balinese tiered temple views against a backdrop of mountains...beautiful, but very very crowded. Worth seeing.
(40) You can spend a couple of hours at this location.  As mentioned in some of the other reviews, the temple in the sea is easier to reach at low tide.  We came at high tide so we did not walk out and get blessed.  There were kites flying and there is the \Holy Snake' that is allegedly only found in this area.  There were a lot of people and it was difficult to get some photos without people walking in front of you.  So it is a tourist destination for sure.  There were shops and as usual, restrooms were available but at a small charge so keep some 1000, 2000, and 5000 rupee coins/notes available.  We enjoyed the upper temple grounds more than the lower ones.  We saw a wedding party parading through the upper grounds which was quite interesting.  You can walk quite a ways around this location so it is easy to spend either a little or a lot of time here."
(41) We were there during the CNY holidays, so it was fun packed. The sea breeze and wind fantastic. Didn't manage to go to the other temple.
(42) We visited this temple 11 years ago and were excited to return.  It is as beautiful as ever but the market around it has really grown in size.  Tons of restaurants and souvenir stalls everywhere that you must walk by to access the beach area. We were lucky that the tide was out so we were able to be blessed by the Hindu priests (small donation needed).  We also saw the holy snake which was a sea snake in a hole under the rocks (small donation needed here too).  Views are stunning and there are many camera angles to use.  Off to one side there were 2 different men with giant pythons that you could touch, hold or photograph for a small fee.  If you see only 1 temple in Bali, this is the one.  As mentioned, come at low tide.
(43) We enjoyed taking family to visit the Temple for the first time. The beauty of its location and being able to go and have a blessing from the priests is always special. Whilst the pathway to the temple is becoming overcrowded with shops and others selling their wares it is still worth a visit whilst in Bali.
(44) We visited this temple in our last day in Bali. It's 50,000rp to go in, so not that expensive. This temple is on the lake and is often called the floating temple. It is a beautiful area. Great to take pictures!
(45) This place is beautiful and serene - it would be more of an experience with out the masses of tourists. I recommend going very early.  It seems they have made this temple into a park as well - with boats you can rent and a playground for little ones on the side. We didn’t stay long only 20 minutes because it was hard to enjoy as much with the crowds. Is a great place for meditation if less packed.
(46) A nice temple on a large rock, which can be reached at low tide. However, you can not enter to go up to the temple. There is also a cave opposite, which has a holy snake in it  which can be viewed for a small price. There is a nice view of the temple and the sea from the cliffs opposite.
(47) Awesome views of the temple, especially when there's low tide. Definitely worth to pay the entrance fee
(48) The scenic views of the temple and shoreline of course are well worth the visit on their own. But the gardens and grounds leading up to the temple are beautifully kept and worth taking the time to explore. The markets are quite good too.
(49) We spent time with our family. This place totally great, adventure and very holy.\nI was surprice to saw the archeological was built long time ago including the holy water. Friendly monkey and cute.\nJust put your personal belonging in the safe place to secure.\n\nWill be back again. I recoment this place to everybody.
(50) Consider expensive place to visit if you are going with family with a lot of people. You can only view from outside. Surrounding there are a lot of shops selling variety of items. Nothing interesting.\n\nTotal cost / fees for the visit.\n\n1. Entrance : 60K for adult and 30K for children. See attached receipts.\n2  Parking fees for car: 5K.\n\nOverall it is a unique temple built on top of a rock near by the sea. You can go near to the temple during low tide. Recommend to visit once for experience.
(51) Go before the sunset around 5:30pm and see how amazing this place is, the cliffhanger temple blend with the stunning ocean background. Totally Speechless ! Really a must visit !
(52) Very beautifully located temple on a rock in the ocean. It was very busy though and the entrance fee is quite steep for Bali (60.000 rupees per person + 2000 for the motor bike). Nevertheless, we thought the views were worth it!
(53) Very famous rock formation Hindu temple in Bali located on the sea beach very known for sun set,we spend 2 hours,but not suppose to enter the temple,nevertheless we enjoyed sea beach and lovely garden and nice place for photography,we saw some coral fishes too,due to cloudy weather we miss sun set which is well known for this place.
(54) We visited with my family including and 9 and 11 year olds.We had a driver take us from Kuta at about 3 pm for the sunset and returned around 730 pm for $30 aus .\nIt took an hour to get there and the traffic is congestured.It cost $6 dollars per adult and $3 for kids.There is a stack of shops for buying the usual Bali stall stuff. The good part is most have prices so if you cant be bothered haggling and it is approx the same price.At the moment it is low tide at sunset which is great for getting across to the temple at  sunset and getting photos. There is restaurants across the cliff face with great views and reasonable priced. You can also see lawaks and also have a lawack coffee for $2.50 if you like.It cost extra to go into the Holy cave a touch the holy snake if that suits you. Highly recommend this temple for all that are in Bali.
(55) It is an incredible area but crowded with tourists. It is easy enough. To find a spot for yourself to enjoy the temple, particularly at sunset. Such a spiritual area. A have to visit kind of tourist site.
(56) This temple is in the lake surrounded by mountain. We went in the evening to avoid the crowd. When we went, it had just rained. Clouds were low. We took some amazing photos here. Entry fee is 30000pp.  A must visit in Bali.
(57) Visited this temple which amazingly located on a cliff at southern Bali, sunset view was beautiful, cliff view was amazing and impressive. Definitely a place to visit before consider yourself visited Bali.
(58) I did like the Temple area but there was lots of walking to complete the pathways on such a hot day.   Definitely take water :)\nI debated about climbing the stairs to the main temple but when I did was disappointed to discover I could only go half way up.
(59) A small piece of Balinese culture located in such an incredible place! Amazingly built temples are surrounded by mountains and a lake. It is quite a long journey if you stay in south Bali but definitely worth a visit.
(60) We visited during noon,  it was very crowded and i would say that there was nothing too special to see. There was a high tide so i don't know if in cases of low tide you can visit the temple on the rocky island also but we got to see it only from a distance and there really was not too much to see. I would say that the pictures look better than it is in reality.