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Tanah Lot Temple
The name of Tanah Lot temple in tourism bibliography about Bali almost never
absent. Among those temples as a tourist visit it is probably Tanah Lot is
second most popular after Besakih. The name Tanah Lot is probably from " tanah
laut " means land in the sea. It is the fact that the strong sea abrasion has
separated the temple area with Bali mainland, so it looks that the temple
nests on a small speck of rock building up on the ocean. Despite the fact that
strong hit of sea wave but the site is still standing while the whole side
have disappeared by the raged waves of hundreds of years.
Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest
Alas Kedaton or Holy Forrest is a small forest measuring about 12,00 ha. In
this forest is an old temple and to the south East of the temple is small
field called the Monkey Cemetery but so far the truth of the story has never
been confirmed. There are hundreds of monkeys in this forest and high up on
the big trees many bats are hanging and singing with their loud voices.
Bedugul , Lake Beratan, Ulundanu Temple
Bedugul, 18 km north of Denpasar and 1400 meters above sea level, is
known for its excellent golf course. The three lakes of the area provide the
water for the fields, rivers and springs on the plains below. Lush pine
forests make for clean air. The area renowned for its fruit and vegetables. A
beautiful sight is the "Ulun Danu" temple which seems to rise out of the lake
Beratan.
Taman Ayun
Pura Taman Ayun has never forgotten by any sightseeing itinerary with
the destination of west and north Bali. The temple is also used as a special
place of events such as incentive program with Bali cultural night. With the
temple architecture as background it is a real Balinese royal feast. The
establishment of Pura Taman Ayun is related to the development of Mengwi
kingdom in 17th century. A manuscript describing the birth of Mengwi kingdom
called " Babad Mengwi " gives a description that the founder of the kingdom I
Gusti Ngurah Putu after succeeded in extending his emporium he built Ulun Danu
temple on the bank of lake Beratan, than moved his palace from Balahayu to
Mengwi and built Taman Ayun temple. The date of construction is expressed on a
carved door with chronogram reads " Sad Bhuta Yaksa Dewa " means 1634 AD.
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