Taman Ayun Temple

Where it is & how to get there

• From Ubud: About 45 minutes by car.
• From Canggu: About 30 minutes.
• Tours: Often combined with Tanah Lot or Jatiluwih.

The story of Taman Ayun Temple

Pura Taman Ayun was built in 1634 as the royal family temple of the Mengwi kingdom. Its name means "beautiful garden temple", and its courtyards rise in terraces surrounded by a wide moat.

Its slender multi-roofed meru towers, thatched with black palm fibre, honour gods and royal ancestors. The temple is part of the UNESCO-listed Balinese subak landscape.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Wear a sarong.
• Walk the outer path around the moat for the best views of the meru towers.
• Sarongs are provided at the entrance.

What's around Taman Ayun Temple

• Tanah Lot30 minutes away.
• Jatiluwih1 hour north.
• Sangeh Monkey ForestNutmeg forest with monkeys.
• Mengwi marketLocal market nearby.

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