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Travel to exotic sunset in Tanah Lot beach, Bali

Bali, an Indonesian island were being the most famous travel destination in the world. The one of tourist destinations were providing diverse types of travel and tourism which can be enjoyed by both young and old travelers. One famous travel destinations in Bali were providing fantastic romance sunset scenery is Tanah Lot Beach. This destination is located in Braban village, Tabanan, and not far from Kuta or Ubud village.

About an hour's drive from Kuta or one and a half hour from Ubud village in Gianyar. Routes to Tanah Lot beach location is very easily traveled by bus or private car.

Which makes famous of Tanah Lot Beach is because it have a temple were built above huge rock in the middle of the sea. This temple is known as Pura Luhur Tanah Lot, or commonly known as Pura Tanah Lot.

According to history, this temple was founded in the 15th century, and so this travel destination is one of the most interesting historical attraction in Bali.

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Pura Tanah Lot in Bali
Because Pura Tanah Lot is located in the middle of the sea, this temple can be visited only by foot, with a low tide conditions. Sea surface height can reach 2 meters when in high tide, so it's need to takes a boat to crossing by.

Pura or temple is a very sacred as a worship place for Hindus in Bali, to be notice, that not all visitors are allowed to enter the temple region. Only those who have a purpose to pray, permitted entry and must use a scarf.

The sunset panoramic on Tanah Lot beach is a defining moment to be waiting by every visitor, especially for both professional and amateur photographers.

When evening comes, the sun slowly sinking, issued orange and purple sunlight, bouncing on the surface of the sea and soil combined with Pura Tanah Lot shadow, give a very beautiful panoramic shades .

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Sunset Scenery in Pura Tanah Lot, Bali

During a tour in Bali, do not forget to watch Kecak dance. A Balinese dance with magical feel, which held under the atmosphere of the sunset on the Tanah Lot beach will adding a wealth of amazing experience traveled over island of Bali.

Tanah Lot Travel Tips

  1. The best time to visit Pura Tanah Lot in Bali is during the dry season from April to September. While the temperature stays warm all year round, it can get quite humid during the rainy season. Note that peak tourist season generally runs from July to early September, as well as from late December to mid-January. Prices are usually much higher at times of the year, and accommodations book up fast. For cheap flights to Bali, you might want to avoid the peak season.
  2. Better to come at afternoon while the tide is going low and prepare your camera to take the best moment at sunset.
  3. All visitors to Tanah Lot must obtain an entry and parking ticket. Keep your ticket because the ticket also serves as insurance in case of accident and for your parked car against theft.
  4. This is a sacred worship place , visitors are prohibited from entering any of the temples at Tanah Lot, since these are only for devotees. visitors must be properly dressed, should not swear or behave in appropriately. At the time when there are religious rituals held here, visitors are expected to respect the proceedings, stay at a distance and do not to disturb the ceremony.
  5. Since all animals and plants at the Tanah Lot area are protected, visitors are requested to respect nature and the environment, and do not throw rubbish carelessly. Beneath the temples of Tanah Lot is a cave, habitat of a number of large and small black with yellow striped snakes. These snakes are tame but must not be disturbed. People say that their venom is three times stronger than a cobra.