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The Photography Hotspots That Cannot Be Missed in Bali📷
Besakih Temple
It is not rare to see that unique candi bentar (a classical Balinese split gateway entrance) on friends’ check-in photos of Bali on social media. The entrance belongs to the Besakih Temple. The photo of a person standing on the passage in the middle of it is just spectacular. No wonder it has become a “site of pilgrimage” of photography for tourists worldwide.
The Besakih Temple is an extensive complex of 22 separate but related temples on six rising terraces along the slopes of Mount Agung. The mountain is venerated by Balinese as a holy mountain, and therefore the temple on it is revered as a sacred site by Hindus in Bali. In the past, the temple complex avoided repeatedly the lava flows at a distance of a few meters after several volcanic eruptions. The local people regarded the saving of the temple as miraculous. The Hindu temples are terraced up the slope, which leads visitors to take the stairs ascending to the main sanctuary and the world-famous split gateway entrance. There are a number of religious festivals and sacrifices taking place in the Besakih Temple every year. When planning for your visit to Bali, you can check in advance for any festive occasions in the temple so that you can be right in time to experience the amazing Hindu culture!
Tanah Lot Temple
There is a Hindu temple standing on a massive offshore rock at the southwestern coastal area of Bali. When the time of high tides comes, the sole passage leading to the temple is covered by seawater. Its name is Tanah Lot Temple, worshipping the sea god of Hinduism. Established by a Hindu monk named Danghyang Nirartha from Java, the Tanah Lot Temple has been guarding the Indonesian ocean since the 15th century.
“Tanah Lot” is “skerry in the sea” in Balinese. The temple on it is one of the seven ocean temples around the coast of Bali. The Tanah Lot Temple may not be as magnificent as its counterparts, and is only built with a simple Balinese wooden Meru tower and sanctuary. The temple is against the awe-inspiring backdrop of ocean and tides that makes it extraordinary. Hindus on the island throng to the temple for worshipping during Hindu festivals. After visiting the temple, you can go for souvenir shopping in the market nearby, or enjoy Balinese dishes in a restaurant while waiting for the stunning Tanah Lot Temple in the sunset.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Apart from the USA, Germany and Mexico, Indonesia also uses an eagle as a symbol on its national emblem. The eagle named Garuda on the National emblem of Indonesia is not an ordinary one. It is a mythical eagle and the vahana (vehicle mount) of one of the three principal deities of Hinduism, Vishnu.
Indonesians established this theme park in the Hinduism-thriving Bali to commemorate Vishnu, the protector of the universe, and his mighty companion eagle in Hindu mythology. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue in the park depicting Vishnu riding Garuda is the tallest in the whole of Indonesia. It is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York.
Besides offering you a thorough understanding of Hindu culture, the park is also an excellent stage for captivating Balinese dance and traditional music performances. A variety of shops are there to sell delectable local food and interesting souvenirs, such as handicrafts, silverware, sculptures and more. When planning to visit the park, you should check on the official website for the latest programmes to catch one of those epic events like concerts and culinary activities.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Rice is the essence of Indonesian food culture. A meal is incomplete without rice for many. Rice fields in the mountains in Bali are not just sources of their staple food, but also a remarkable tourist destination. In Ubud, you are going to find the famous Tegalalang Rice Terrace.
Endless swathes of towering palm trees, fresh green rice terraces and a gorgeous golden light from the sunrise make the entire rice terrace as if it was out of a dream. Photo opportunities are everywhere. When you walk around the field, remember to stick steadily to the paths on the edge of each terrace before you breathe in deeply the rural Bali air. Since you are at the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, why not experience the popular rice terrace swing that’s going to bring you a more spectacular sight of the vast amphitheatre of rice terrace from a higher angle? Make sure your friends take for you from the back the stunning photos as a perfect souvenir!
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