Must-see attractions in West Bali

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    Pura Taman Ayun

    West Bali

    Don't miss one of the top temples on Bali, a serene place of enveloping calm. The huge royal water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, surrounded by a wide,…

  • Pura Rambut Siwi

    West Bali

    Picturesquely situated on a clifftop overlooking a long, wide stretch of black-sand beach, this superb temple shaded by flowering frangipani trees is one…

  • Joshua District

    West Bali

    Set amid rice fields near the iconic temple of Tanah Lot, Joshua District is a creative complex – coffee shop, gallery, fashion concept store and a number…

  • Pura Tanah Lot

    Pura Tanah Lot

    West Bali

    Pura Tanah Lot is a hugely popular tourist destination. It does have cultural significance to the Balinese, but this can be hard to discern amid the…

  • Margarana

    West Bali

    Bali's role in Indonesia's independence struggle is commemorated at the Margarana, northwest of Marga village. Tourists seldom visit, but every Balinese…

  • Mandala Mathika Subak

    West Bali

    You'll find this museum within a large complex devoted to Tabanan's subak organisations. It has displays about the irrigation and cultivation of rice, and…

  • Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus

    West Bali

    Amid a growing number of villas, there is a dramatic outcrop of black lava rock jutting out into the pounding waves. Perched on top is the photogenic Pura…

  • Museum Manusa Yadnya

    West Bali

    Established in 1974, this off-the-beaten path museum documents the numerous Hindu rituals involved during a Balinese person’s life, starting from six…

  • Museum Manusia Purbakala Gilimanuk

    West Bali

    This part of Bali has been occupied for thousands of years. The Museum Manusia Purbakala Gilimanuk is centred on a family of skeletons, thought to be 4000…

  • Puri Anyar Kerambitan

    West Bali

    This modest old palace is currently undergoing renovation, but it's still possible to visit. There are cultural events and performances, and members of…