Tirta Empul Temple Bali – History, Location, Entrance Fee & Opening Hours

Tirta Empul Temple In Tampak Siring Village

The Tirta Empul Temple includes the traditional Balinese split gate along with shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Braham, Mt. Batur, and Indra. There is also a large open pavilion in the main courtyard, useful for relaxing in the shade.

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But the main attraction here is a long rectangular pool carved of stone, filled with koi and fed by the sacred spring via 12 fountains. Worshipers first make an offering at the temple, then climb into the main pool to bathe and pray. Many collect the holy water in bottles to take home. Nearby there are two smaller pools fed by the spring.

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Semar Kuning Art Gallery Ubud – What To Buy, Location & Price Of Paintings

One of the famous Ubud art galleries that allow you to know more about traditional Balinese paintings is Semar Kuning art gallery Ubud Bali. Ubud Bali is also well known as a place to see Balinese traditional craft, the culture and traditional Balinese dance. So, if you love to have a visit to the museum and painting art gallery, Ubud Bali offers plenty of choices. One of the Ubud art galleries is Semar Kuning Art Gallery Ubud, the experienced were could see the artis working not only selling. Continue reading

Sukawati Art Market Gianyar – Location,Things To Buy & Opening Hours

Sukawati Art Market is the center of Bali souvenirs.

Referred to locally as ‘Pasar Seni Sukawati’, is Bali’s most distinguished and long-standing art market. It is where visitors can seek and purchase distinctively Balinese art items such as paintings and sculpted wooden figures, curios, handicrafts and traditional handmade products. Continue reading

Tukad Unda Dam, A Major One In Bali

The dam is made on a river Tukad Unda – Popular spot in Klungkung.

Tukad Unda is a popular spot. The dam is also a wonderful source of play for the children, who splash water from the buckets on each other. Local people are also usually come to bath and wash their clothes Enjoying all its impressive and stunning natural offerings. Tukad Unda area is located in Klungkung regency is approximately 62 km from Ngurah Rai Airport to the east.

Tukad Unda has a cool and fresh air. Large boulders stranded in the upper river. If it is not raining, the water in the river looks very beautiful and clear, especially the river in Tukad Unda other than the others because it has a level two. Because the beauty and the flow is quite swift, often Tukad Unda also used as a vehicle to do rafting or rafting sport.

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Why to go there?

A rather small, but interesting town, full of art, authentic architecture and beautiful nature.

When to go there?

All year round, although the dry season from June to September is the most pleasant time to go.

How to get there?

It is located only 25 km from Ubud. Get there on your way to or from Ubud by car, taxi or public transportation.

The Tukad Unda river sand also seems to be a source of livelihood for the people around so it is often mined. The beauty of nature and the flow of water in Tukad Unda often also attracts photographers to conduct photo sessions be it commercial or private.