Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Uluwatu, Most Favorite Destinations in Bali

Temple is a Hindu holy place and be at once a tourist attraction

Tanah Lot, Bali

As a holy place, pura (or temple), became the center of religious activity for the Balinese people who embrace the Hindu Dharma, tourists can not resist the urge to watch all their activities, especially if a temple is in an exotic place.


Pura Tanah Lot

For example, the existence of an ancient pura of Tanah Lot in Tabanan relic of the XVI century, 15 kilometers southwest of Denpasar, located on the rocks of Beraban Beach, became one of the favorite tourist objects in Bali, so it is not surprising that tourists will focus its attention to this place.

There is a great moment in addition to a visit, which tourists can witness the holy temple building, as well as beautiful moments when the sun goes down.

No wonder that makes tourists visit Tanah Lot as an area that is able to occupy the top. According to the Bali Tourism Office, tourists who visit during the whole of 2014 amounted to 3.1 million tourists.


Uluwatu Peninsula

Kecak Dance at Uluwatu

The next tourist attraction is Pura Uluwatu, the second most visited by tourists as many as 1.1 million people, an increase when compared to the previous year was recorded only 801.000 people.

When you are in this region, immediately feel the religious atmosphere, and the forces of nature with panoramic views and natural beauty. Take a look at what kind of privileges, two temples are situated on top of a large rock and another one is on top of the cliffs similar to Uluwatu Temple at the foot of the island of Bali.

Travelers may consider a trip, while enjoying natural scenery and beaches temple seemed like no other in the world.

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(Source Antara, Kompas Travel /Images W Rosario Wuarmanuk, M Paath Djojonegoro)