A temple on a rock in the sea, cut off at high tide, and the single most photographed thing in Bali with over three million visitors a year. That means it is busy. Go for sunset anyway, it earns the cliche, then eat on the cliff above and let the crowd drain away.
Quick facts
- Visitors
- 3.1M visitors a year
Before you go
- Shoulders and knees covered. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
- Check current opening hours before travelling: sections close for restoration and ceremonies.
- This is a working place of worship before it is a sight. Quiet voices, no flash during prayer.
Facts checked against the Wikipedia entry for Tanah Lot and Wikidata. Practicalities are general good practice, not a substitute for the temple's own notices.