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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