Can I go inside the temple?
Only Hindu worshippers may enter the inner sanctum. Visitors can walk around the base rock at low tide and view it from the clifftop park.
Temple
Tanah Lot Temple
Bali's iconic sea temple, best at sunset.
Tanah Lot, West Bali
Tanah Lot is one of Bali's most important sea temples, built on a rock formation just offshore and reachable on foot only at low tide. The temple is dedicated to the guardian spirits of the sea, and the surrounding clifftop park fills with visitors every evening for the sunset silhouette view. A row of shops and warungs lines the walk down to the temple.
Highlights
- Sunset views over the sea temple
- Walkable to the rock at low tide
- Clifftop park with sea-view restaurants
- Traditional Kecak dance performances some evenings
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, 1-2 hours before sunset, to catch the temple silhouetted against the sky. Avoid midday high tide crowds.
How to get there
About 45-60 minutes by car from Seminyak or Denpasar, in Tabanan regency on Bali's southwest coast.
Travel tips
Non-Hindu visitors cannot enter the inner temple, but the surrounding grounds and viewpoints are open to everyone. Wear a sarong if provided at the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee?
Yes, a small entrance ticket is charged at the gate, and parking is separate.
