Explore the enchanting Mengwi region on a half-day private tour. Visit the stunning Taman Ayun temple and the sacred Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus for a unique cultural experience.
Explore the enchanting Mengwi region on a half-day private tour. Visit the stunning Taman Ayun temple and the sacred Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus for a unique cultural experience.
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Taman Ayun Temple - The Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi
Taman Ayun translates to ‘beautiful garden’ and is widely considered one of Bali’s most picturesque temples. Located in a stunning park with trees and ponds, it is near the village of Mengwi, about 8 km southwest of Ubud and 18 km northwest of Denpasar.
Pura Taman Ayun was constructed in 1634 by…
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Taman Ayun Temple - The Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi
Taman Ayun translates to ‘beautiful garden’ and is widely considered one of Bali’s most picturesque temples. Located in a stunning park with trees and ponds, it is near the village of Mengwi, about 8 km southwest of Ubud and 18 km northwest of Denpasar.
Pura Taman Ayun was constructed in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu. It is a Pura Kawiten or family temple, a special place where the deified ancestors of the Mengwi Raja Dynasty and significant gods from other temples are venerated.
The Taman Ayun temple is surrounded by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge leading to a richly decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba).
From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path leads through the well-maintained park past a square pond with a fountain precisely at its center. This fountain features nine water jets, four aligned with the cardinal points, another four with the sub-cardinal points, and the ninth in the center, symbolizing the Dewa Nawa Sanga, the nine principal gods of Balinese Hinduism.
The path continues to a second candi bentar, granting access to the jaba tengah, the more elevated second courtyard of the temple. Inside the jaba tengah is the walled jaba jero, the third and most sacred courtyard of the temple, where the most important shrines are located, including several five, seven, nine, and eleven-tiered merus.
The jaba jero is only accessible during significant religious ceremonies, such as the odalan – the day commemorating the temple’s inauguration.
The odalan of the Taman Ayun temple occurs every 210 days on a day called Anggara Kasih, the Tuesday of the Medangsia week in the Balinese Pawukon calendar. The ceremonies of this odalan span several days. - Tanah Lot Temple - Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most significant landmarks, renowned for its unique offshore setting and stunning sunset views. An ancient Hindu shrine sits atop an outcrop amidst the ever-crashing waves; Tanah Lot Temple is undoubtedly one of Bali’s must-see icons. The onshore area of the Tanah Lot temple complex features smaller shrines along with visitor amenities, including restaurants, shops, and a cultural park where regular dance performances are held. The temple is situated in the Beraban village of the Tabanan regency, approximately 20 km northwest of Kuta. It is frequently included in sightseeing and cultural tours of Bali’s western and central regions.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Tour suitable for couples or pairs
- All attraction entrance fees covered
- Private air-conditioned car for transportation
- English-speaking driver acts as a guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Tour suitable for couples or pairs
- All attraction entrance fees covered
- Private air-conditioned car for transportation
- English-speaking driver acts as a guide
- Meals fee and any other personal (optional) expenses.
- Meals fee and any other personal (optional) expenses.
The Taman Ayun Temple is surrounded by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge that leads to a beautifully decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba). From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path runs through the meticulously maintained park, passing a square pond with a fountain precisely at…
The Taman Ayun Temple is surrounded by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge that leads to a beautifully decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba). From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path runs through the meticulously maintained park, passing a square pond with a fountain precisely at its center. This fountain features nine water jets, with four aligned to the cardinal points, another four to the sub-cardinal points, and the ninth in the center, representing the Dewa Nawa Sanga, the nine principal gods of Balinese culture.
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