Tabanan, West Bali
Tanah Lot Temple
Bali's most photographed sunset temple — built on a rocky sea islet
Pura Tanah Lot is one of the most instantly recognisable temples in all of Bali — a 16th-century Hindu sea temple built atop a rocky islet just off the west Bali coast, accessible on foot at low tide and surrounded by the crashing Indian Ocean at high tide. Its silhouette against a blazing sunset sky is the quintessential Bali image, and the wider complex hosts several auxiliary temples, shrines and a sacred sea snake grotto.
Highlights
- ✓16th-century temple on a rocky ocean islet — accessible at low tide
- ✓World-famous sunset photography viewpoint
- ✓Sacred sea snake grotto in the coastal caves below the main temple
- ✓Large surrounding complex with multiple viewpoints and auxiliary temples
- ✓Pura Batu Bolong — an additional coastal temple 100 m to the east
Visitor FAQ
What time is best to visit Tanah Lot?
Arrive 1–1.5 hours before sunset for the best light. Check the tide times before visiting — the rocky islet is accessible on foot only at low tide, roughly 2–3 hours either side of low tide.
What is the entry fee for Tanah Lot?
IDR 60,000 per person (approx. USD 4). Parking is IDR 5,000 for scooters, IDR 10,000 for cars. Open daily 7am–7pm.
How far is Tanah Lot from Seminyak?
About 18 km northwest of Seminyak — roughly 40–60 minutes by car depending on traffic. Most easily reached by private car or scooter; tour operators in Kuta and Seminyak include it in afternoon temple circuits.
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