Tanah Lot Temple

Name: Tanah Lot Temple

Location: JI. Tanah Lot, Beraban 82121 Indonesia

Reason to Visit: One of the most iconic landmarks of Indonesia, one of the most beautiful temples in Indonesia

Duration: an hour and more

Built in 16th century, Tanah Lot temple is one of the significant temples near the sea in Bali, Indonesia. It is also one of the most iconic and beautiful temples in Indonesia. The Tanah Lot Temple is located on a huge rock near the sea. Tanah Lot Temple is an ancient Hindu temple floating on the sea in Bali and one of the landmarks of Indonesia. It is known as its stunning view of sunset on the sea and unique offshore setting. When the tides rise, the Tanah Lot Temple is a lonely temple floating on the sea. And when the tides fall, the Tanah Lot Temple is connected to the land.

Religious Significance

Tanah Lot Temple is thought to be the place that sea god lives, and it protects the people here. Tanah Lot Temple attaches great importance to the people in Bali. Hindu believers and people living here will worship and pilgrimage. They believe that the sea god will protect Bali from natural disasters and other damage.

What to Expect on Tanah Lot Temple

Walk around for sightseeing

To get to the Tanah Lot Temple, you may cross the water if the tides rise. The rocks are slippery on your feet when you are walking on them and try to reach the temple. Please be careful for the slippery rocks and do not drop your belongings like cell phone and camera to the water.

As one of the most beautiful temples by the sea, the scenery of Tanah Lot Temple is worth visiting. You can walk around to fully experience the ancient temple, sea waves and scenery surrounding it. At the same time, you can get some wonderful photos here.

Worship at the Tanah Lot Temple

You can worship at the Tanah Lot Temple if you come here. When you worship here, you can follow the customs here. If you do not know the things to do and procedures, you can ask the local people in advance or ask the local guide. And you can see the other people’s behavior for your reference. Everyone wish for a good result on things for his/her life. At Tanah Lot Temple, you can worship for yourselves or your friends or families. To know about the Hinduism, you can experience the worship at the Tanah Lot Temple.

Enjoy the impressive sunset

Tanah Lot Temple is a good place to enjoy the sunset on the sea. Sunset, coastline and ancient temple are all beautiful and impressive. The moment is unforgettable when you witness the sun setting down gradually and it finally out of your field of vision.

Most of the tourists come to Tanah Lot Temple to catch the wonderful sunset on the sea. Here you can get wonderful photos of the ancient temple under the sunset on the sea. As one of the most popular destinations in Bali, Tanah Lot Temple is a place you should not skip.

Get some characteristic interesting souvenirs

There are some stores near the Tanah Lot Temple selling souvenirs of Bali, Indonesia. If you have enough time, you can stroll around the stores and see the characteristic and interesting souvenirs. If you find some souvenirs worth purchasing, you can ask the vendors for the price. If you think the price is not ideal for you, you can bargain with the vendors for a better price. It is recommended that you buy some souvenirs with reasonable price. And you can avoid the things with a high price.

Taste some traditional foods of Bali

There is market and shops near the Tanah Lot Temple, where you can taste some local traditional foods. Here you can taste some local dishes in Bali and fresh seafood. You can ask your driver or guide to recommend you some foods in Bali. And you can just find a vendor occasionally to taste the foods. Maybe it will surprise you.

Best Time to Visit the Tanah Lot temple

The temperature here changes little in Bali, but July and August are with suitable humidity for sightseeing. The rainy season is from November to March in Bali. And the dry season id from April to October in Bali. Dry season is suggested to visit Tanah Lot Temple in Bali. And July and August are best time to visit Tanah Lot temple. July and August may be the school of many countries, when will be crowded for traveling.

Travel Tips on Tanah Lot Temple

• Respect the culture and customs of the temple and Hinduism. Female visitors should dress properly to enter the Tanah Lot Temple.
• Bali is always hot all the year around, please protect yourself for the sunshine by taking hats, caps, umbrellas, etc.
• Pay attention to your safety when you cross the water to get to the Tanah Lot Temple. And take good care of your belongings like cell phone, bags and camera.
• To avoid the crowds of the Tanah Lot Temple, you can get up early to get to the temple in the early morning to feel the peace and quietness of it.