Attraction · Canggu
Tanah Lot Temple
$$ Found on Google Maps 5 Oct 2026
Pura Tanah Lot is Bali's most famous marine sanctuary, perched dramatically atop an offshore rock formation carved by centuries of crashing ocean tides in Tabanan Regency. Founded in the 16th century by the revered Hindu sage Dang Hyang Nirartha, the sea temple is dedicated to the guardian spirits of the sea and is protected, according to local legend, by venomous sea snakes residing in the underwater caverns. At high tide, the rock promontory is completely encircled by the ocean, transforming into an offshore island. During sunset, the dramatic silhouette of the multi-tiered meru shrine against vibrant skies creates an iconic postcard panorama.
Insider tips
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Low Tide Base Walk. Check tide tables to visit during low tide when you can safely walk across the ocean floor directly to the base of the sacred rock formation.
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Holy Water Cave Blessing. Receive a traditional water blessing from Hindu priests at the freshwater spring located inside the ocean cavern beneath the temple rock.
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Cliffside Sunset Perches. Walk along the landscaped clifftop pathways to the west of the temple for uninterrupted postcard views of Tanah Lot silhouetted against the sunset.
Good to know
- Entry Fees
- Foreign adult tickets cost Rp 75,000 (children Rp 40,000), payable at the main parking gate; cash, cards, and QRIS accepted.
- Inner Courtyard Policy
- Only practicing Hindu worshipers are permitted into the inner sacred shrines; tourists can explore the surrounding rock base and clifftop gardens.
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