Indonesia Taman Ayun Temple

📍 Bali, Indonesia🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages

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Visit the "Mother Temple" of Bali's royal Mengwi dynasty, set in a stunning lotus pond garden that creates perfect reflections of its multi-tiered pagoda roofs. This 17th-century architectural gem showcases classic Balinese temple design and offers a peaceful respite from Bali's busier attractions while providing insight into the island's rich spiritual heritage.

Difficulty

8/100Easy

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Cost

$3 – $10

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Time

2hours

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People

🌳

Setting

outdoor

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Season

any

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Equipment

None needed

People who tried this

“Unlike at some other temples on the island, including Pura Besakih where the local mobsters rule with an iron fist, my experience at Taman Ayun was a pleasant affair and I really enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of the place. Aside from learning about parts of the Hindu religion, I also enjoyed a random musical performance inside the temple by a small group of musicians with bamboo flutes and a couple of gamelans [...] There is something very peaceful about walking around Taman Ayun with the sound of the gamelan chiming in the wind.”

positive— backpackerlee · backpackerleesource ↗