Tanah Lot overview
Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest
in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the
village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency. It is also
called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah
Lod, which means the land to the south.
The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction,
is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one
of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods.
Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism.
The temple itself is built on a small promontory which
is only accessible at low tide. During high water
the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at
sea, such is its shape.
Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard'
the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous
reputation.
Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when
the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash
into the rocks. It is advisable to avoid the tourist
crush here as it can be severe.
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