Batu Bolong Temple Bali: Temple on the Perforated Cliff with a Beautiful Sunset View

Batu Bolong may be familiar to you, especially if you stay around Canggu. But Batu Bolong Temple is different from the temple in Batu Bolong Beach. Batu Bolong Temple is one of the temples that are located in an unusual place in Bali. It is located at the edge of a perforated cliff surrounded by the ocean. If you scared of the height, visiting Batu Bolong Temple may give you a bit of adrenaline. You will be welcomed by the wind and the waves under you that hit the bottom of the cliff where the temple stands. 

Batu Bolong Temple is located in Kediri District, Tabanan Regency. You just need to pass the Canggu Street to the west and find the Tanah Lot Street. It is very close to Tanah Lot Temple. You can walk for several minutes to the west from Tanah Lot Temple to Batu Bolong Temple. If you come from a walk from Tanah Lot Temple, you do not need to pay any entrance ticket to this temple, but if you come directly to Batu Bolong Beach, you have to pay the parking and entrance ticket to get into Batu Bolong beach. 

The characteristics of the environment around Batu Bolong Temple are not too different from Tanah Lot Temple. It is because these temples are located close to each other. Batu Bolong Temple is located at the edge of the cliff, facing the ocean. What is special from Batu Bolong Temple is it stands on a perforated cliff against the waves. It looks like the temple is built on a coral bridge. Along the way to the temple, you will find the warning sign to be careful especially when the wind is strong. Another point, usually there are not so many tourists in this temple compared to Tanah Lot. Because the temple is not as crowded as Tanah Lot Temple, the main area of the temple is sometimes locked. But does not mean you cannot enjoy the view of the ocean from the cliff of the temple, because it is still okay to visit the area around the temple even the main area of the temple is locked. 

Batu Bolong Temple also offers you the mesmerizing view of the sunset. The gradation of golden colors of the sunset sky combined with the beautiful view and spiritual atmosphere of the temple. You can visit Batu Bolong Temple right after you enjoy the view of Tanah Lot Temple and looking for a more peaceful location to enjoy the sunset and close the day with the magical atmosphere of the temple. You can also find some traditional food sellers and art sellers on the way to the temple. So you can enjoy the traditional food while enjoying the view of Batu Bolong Temple.