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Kintamani - Bali
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Tanah Lot
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The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its
lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, the caldera of Batur is pretty impressive.
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One of Bali's most important sea temples, Tanah Lot temple is built atop a huge rock,
surrounded by the sea. Tanah Lot's rituals include paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea.
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Bali Ulundanu Tample - Bedugul
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Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
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The mountain resort of Bedugul is well known for its golf course and Ulun Danu Tample,
A beautiful temple is sited on the shores of lake Bedugul and casts a neat reflection in its still waters.
The temple takes on an ephemeral quality at dawn.
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The cultural center and events park carved out of the limestone rock.
The plan for GWK was to have a 146 meter gold plated Wisnu riding his winging chariot Garuda and have the whole
thing on top of an 11 storey entertainment complex.
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Taman Ayun
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Bali Uluwatu Tample
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Until 1891, it was the center of a powerful kingdom originating from the Gelgel dynasty,
a turnoff toward the mountain leads to the principality of Mengwi.
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Located on a tip of peninsula, with a breathtaking view of the sea, the carvings which
decorate the temple are very well preserved. It was built in the 11 century.
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Others Interesting Places in Bali
- Besakih, The mother temple or greatest of all Balinese sanctuaries, the shrines are dedicated to Brahma (right), Siwa (center), and Wisnu (Left).
- Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave), This complex overlooks the Petanu River and consists of a Siwaitic rock-cut cave, a bathing place, a monks chamber, a number of Buddhist rock-cut stupa and statues, and several foundations.
- Gua Lawa (Bat Cave), This is an important temple for the Klungkung region in Eastern Bali. Legend has it that when Klungkung was ruled from Kusamba, a prince of Mengwi sought protection here.
- Sangeh Monkey Temple (Pura Bukit Sari), Said to have been built in the 17th century, many monkeys roam the surrounding forest.
- Tirta Empul The Sacred Spring, Tirta Empul lies just north of Tampaksiring on the road to Kintamani. A major pilgrimage point.
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