South / West with Tanah Lot Sunset

Sanur Beach has been known for a long time and its name has been worldwide. No wonder many foreign tourists come to Sanur Beach in Bali. However, did you know that Sanur Beach has been introduced since 1937 by Le Mayer – a Belgian man – who is a painter. Mayer introduced Sanur Beach through an exhibition of paintings that he made so many visitors came to like Mayer's work.

Sanur Beach is one of the tourist beaches on the island of Bali. This beach is located just east of the city of Denpasar, Bali. Sanur is in Denpasar Municipality. Because it has quite calm waves, Sanur beach cannot be used for surfing like Kuta Beach. Not far from Sanur Beach there are also diving and snorkeling sites. This dive site can be used by divers of all skill levels. Sanur Beach is also known as sunrise beach (a beach to see the sunrise), opposite Kuta Beach which is better known for sunset views.

Taman Ayun Temple is a Mother Temple (Paibon) to Mengwi Kingdom. This temple was built by Mengwi King, I Gusti Agung Putu, in the Javanese year of 1556 (1634 AD). Initially, I Gusti Agung Putu built a temple to the north of Mengwi village to the worship of his ancestors. The temple was named Genter Park. When Mengwi grew into a big kingdom, I Gusti Agung Putu moved Genter Park eastward and expand the compound. The expanded temple was officially declared Taman Ayun Temple on Kliwon Tuesday - Medangsia the fourth month in the Javanese year of 1556. Until today, each Kliwon Tuesday of wuku Medangsia in Javanese calendar (Saka), a piodalan (ceremony) is held in this temple to celebrate the temple’s anniversary. The purpose and objective of establishing these temple by the king is so that he and the people of the Mengwi kingdom can seek blessings for the safety, welfare and fertility of the country.

Taman Ayun Temple is arranged with the concept of a traditional Balinese garden surrounded by an artificial river with various types of rare Balinese plants. The beauty of the landscape is coupled with the sacred building of Meru overlapping SOLAS (a building with thatched roofs as a material, while the most prestigious Meru contains 11 levels). Meru symbolizes the stana which is believed to be the sacred place of the Gods.

Taman Ayun Temple has an architectural design that really amazes the tourists who visit, by bringing traditional elements into the building that makes this place has a high artistic and cultural value. Because it has an architectural design and views that are pleasing to the eye, Taman Ayun Temple is dubbed the most beautiful temple in Bali.

Tanah Lot means "Land [in the] Sea" in the Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) North West of Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and decided to rest there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. The main deity of the temple is Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, who is the sea god or sea power and these days, Nirartha is also worshipped here.

Tanah Lot Bali Temple is located on the shore of Tanah Lot beach and stands on a solid and strong sea rock, to the west there is also a temple called Batu Bolong Temple which also has a view that is no less beautiful. Tanah Lot Bali tourist attractions at sunset or sunset are the best and very beautiful views that we can enjoy when visiting one of the famous favorite tourist attractions on the island of Bali and will make your holiday in Bali unforgettable and memorable. This holy place is one of the Kahyangan Jagat Temples, a very sacred and holy temple and is highly guarded by its sanctity and sustainability by the community.