The Iconic Landmarks of Bali
Centuries of living culture, sacred temples, and dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Immerse yourself in centuries of living culture and dramatic island terrain. Explore sacred water temples, cascading jungle waterfalls, and emerald volcanic valleys—complete with authentic visitor etiquette and exceptional nearby stays.
Explore Bali's Landmarks
Campuhan Antapan Waterfall
A dramatic jungle ravine cascade hidden within an amphitheater of hanging curtain vines, towering bamboo groves, and rustic suspension bridges in Baturiti.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Cascading stepped black rock waterfall where visitors can sit upon rock shelves with water showering over them.
Mount Batur Volcano & Sunrise Trek
Active volcano within an enormous prehistoric caldera, renowned for pre-dawn summit treks overlooking Lake Batur and Mount Rinjani.
Penglipuran Traditional Village
Recognized as one of the cleanest villages in the world, renowned for preserved Balinese architectural uniformity and bamboo forests.
Pura Luhur Batukaru
A mystical, moss-cloaked 11th-century rainforest sanctuary resting upon the mist-shrouded southern slope of Mount Batukaru, dedicated to Mahadewa.
Pura Mengening
A serene 11th-century royal holy water spring temple nestled in Tampaksiring, featuring monumental stone lingga-yoni shrines and crystal-clear turquoise purification pools.
Pura Penataran Sasih (Moon of Pejeng)
The historic royal state temple of the ancient Pejeng Kingdom, preserving the legendary Moon of Pejeng—the largest single-cast Bronze Age kettle drum in the world.
Pura Pusering Jagat (Navel of the World)
An ancient 14th-century cosmological center temple in Pejeng, sheltering the sacred Bejana Pejeng stone urn intricately sculpted with the cosmic churning of the elixir of immortality.
Pura Samuan Tiga
The 10th-century historical sanctuary where royal sage Mpu Kuturan unified Bali's warring religious sects into the enduring Kahyangan Tiga village temple system.
Pura Tirta Empul
Sacred water temple renowned for its holy spring water pools where Balinese Hindus and travelers perform melukat spiritual cleansing.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur
The second most sacred directional temple on Bali after Besakih, dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and rivers, commanding the northern rim of Batur caldera.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ubud
Sacred rainforest sanctuary sheltering over 1,200 Balinese long-tailed macaques and three ancient 14th-century temple ruins.
Sumampool Waterfall
A high jungle torrent plunging into a scenic riverbed adorned with monumental Hindu mythological stone reliefs hand-sculpted directly into natural river boulders.
Taman Sari Waterfall & Natural Pool
A scenic two-tiered wide curtain cascade emptying into a spacious, swimmable natural rock pool surrounded by lush jungle foliage in Bakbakan village.
Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Dramatic valley of undulating terraced rice paddies dotted with palm trees, giant jungle swings, and artisanal cafes.
Tegenungan & Blangsinga Waterfall
Dramatic 25-meter rushing cascade spilling into an expansive jungle river canyon just south of Ubud, featuring scenic cliffside day clubs and riverbed bathing pools.
Tukad Cepung Cave Waterfall
Subterranean waterfall nestled inside a dramatic open-roof cave where midday sunbeams pierce mist like celestial spotlights.
Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
The ancestral royal seat of the Sukawati dynasty and the living cultural heart of Ubud, renowned for traditional Balinese architecture, stone carvings, and nightly Legong dance dramas.