Certainly, Bali keeps its various stunning tourist places to visit for its beauty. One of the which is Uluwatu. This site has its popular temple known as Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu. Uluwatu Temple: a spiritual wonder on the edge of a cliff.
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People may call Uluwatu Temple the crown jewel of Bali. It is a stunning clifftop temple that is not only a wonder but also has a spiritual sanctuary. It is a must-visit tourism site in Bali when exploring Bali.
The location is perching on a limestone cliff with a height about 70 meters above the Indian Ocean. Such a location creates an epic sunset view, a rich history, and a fiery cultural performance that visitors can enjoy as including in Bali packages tour served by Bali Travel Vacation.
First Glimpse: Stone, Sea, and Sky
Uluwatu Temple: a spiritual wonder on the edge of a cliff bluff jutting straight into the Indian Ocean. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s six key temples. Local people believe that the temples have the job of guarding the island from any unseen forces. This is the spiritual belief in Bali as Paradise Island with rich cultural aspects.
Since its position is 70 meters above the sea, the landscape in Uluwatu Temple at sunset is a combination of stone, sea, and sky. The stone as the place of its site namely at the tip of cliff. The sea is also the surrounding landscape since its location is near the sea. People can see the sky clearly since the position at the beach and high position gives easiness to enjoy the sky and its surrounding view.
Architectural Highlights
There are some parts of Uluwatu Temple that visitors can enjoy as including in Bali packages tour offered by Bali Travel Vacation while in this location. First is Kulkul Beach, also known as Drum Tower. It is a wooden slit-drum hanging in a thatched pavilion. During ceremonies or rituals, its deep boom unites with the cliffs like distant thunder.
Second is Candi Bentar Gate. This is a split gate entry. The gate has carved with flame-like karang boma motifs. This motif represents symbols of spiritual purification, reflecting transforming experiences from worldly bustle into sacred and quiet sites.
Third is Meru Tumpang Sangsa. It is a central pagoda having nine thatched tiers. The tiers are an architectural shout-out to the Bali cosmos nine directions. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning landscape of all of these locations as the surrounding areas of the Uluwatu Temple.
Not Only Temple, Other Attraction of Uluwatu
Sunset view in Uluwatu is not merely about the amazing views of the temple itself and its surrounding areas. There are also additional attractions that visitors can enjoy. First is the Kecak performance at sunset as Bali’s origin human orchestra.
Every evening just before sunset, the atmosphere of Uluwatu is filled with Kecak performances. There are no instruments. There is just a circle of bare-chested men chanting the sound of ‘cak cak cak’. That is why it is called as Kecak dance.
This syncopated rhythm imitates an army of Hanuman’s monkey troops. The story tells that Rama rescues Sita by the glow of oil-fired torches. The performance reveals not only dance and performance, but also ritual and goosebumps by its thrilling story.
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Guardians with Fur and Attitude
People are aware that the temple is not standing alone. There are famous guardians of the temple namely macaques which can be found at the temple location and its surrounding area. The macaques are also known as infamous kleptomaniacs since they like to take visitors’ belongings. This habit does not mean that they are evil spirits in the temple. They are just good at taking the opportunity to take others’ belongings.
Then, local handlers trade any stolen items to have peanuts. Thus, this proves the theory of supply and demand. There is a recommendation while in the temple area that visitors have to keep valuables zipped away. When having a monkey that snatches something, it is better not to yank. Just calmly flag a handler.
Beyond the Cliffs
There are also some sites beyond the cliffs as the temple location. First are Suluban and Blue Point beaches. The location of the beaches is hidden by cave tunnels. This site is good for enjoying surfing after enjoying the temple views. It is also a perfect place to enjoy the sunset.
Second is Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. It is home to Indonesia’s tallest statue, which is 122 meters tall. It depicts Vishnu riding Garuda. At night, there is a night fountain show with lasers and gamelan.
Third is Single Fin Sundays. It is such a bar on legendary cliff-top hosting live DJs. The show starts in chill conditions and ends in conditions with full stars above the sky.
Spiritual Etiquette
Visiting this tourism site still has such applied etiquette by visitors. It is to respect local beliefs and culture. It is also to prevent any unexpected results. First is about the custom. The custom while visiting the temple is a must and non-negotiable. The custom must be a sarong and sash for everyone. But, do not worry, the customs are free to borrow on the date, and these are such welcome donations.
Second is about women having their period. They are often asked to skip the entry. Locals see this as a matter of ritual purify and prevent these women to enter the location since it is believed to be sacred.
Exploring Uluwatu Temple: a spiritual wonder on the edge of a cliff can use the services of Bali Travel Vacation. It offers a Bali packages tour named Bali Uluwatu Temple Tour. You can choose the tour for two to six people in a group, with a cost of about one million rupiah per person.
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This Bali packages tour by Bali Travel Vacation visiting Uluwatu temple has some destinations. First is water sports at Tanjung Benoa, where you can enjoy some water sports such as parasailing, banana boat rides, jet skiing, and others. Second is visiting Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park. This second destination will take not only to enjoy the GWK statue and rich Balinese heritage performance, but, there is also a visit to Melasti Beach to enjoy its dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear water.
The main destination in this tour package is the Uluwatu temple itself. You can discover the spiritual beauty of this Cliffside temple. You can also enjoy Kecak and fire dance performances at the temple site in this Bali packages tour served by Bali travel vacation.
