Tampaksiring Travel Guide
Situated to the northeast of the city of Denpasar, the temple town of Tampaksiring is popular with those who are interested in ancient temples intertwined with natural beauty.
Most people travel to Tampaksiring to visit the ancient temple complex, which is one of the best examples of candis temples found in Indonesia and perhaps the entire world. However, there are plenty of other attractions here such as sparkling springs and a modern palace.
It is possible to spend the night in Tampaksiring as there are a number of good hotels and guest houses available, with restaurants serving tasty home-cooked food. However, Tampaksiring is just a few hours away from Denpasar and Ubud, making this a good daytrip destination for those who prefer to use a city as base.
Getting There & Away
Getting to Tampaksiring is fairly straightforward as it is just a 3-hour drive from the Denpasar, which is served by Ngurah Rai International Airport. Buses run regularly to Tampaksiring from Denpasar’s large bus station, which is located near the airport. There are also buses to Tampaksiring from nearby towns and cities such as Sayan and Ubud.
Things to Do
Tampaksiring Attractions
- Tampaksiring Presidential Palace
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Built to commemorate the rule of president soekarno, this beautiful palace is now open to visitors.
- Gunung Kawi Temple
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This magnificent ancient temple complex is dedicated to candika, the goddess of death.
- Tirta Empul
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These sacred springs are a pretty place to take a break.