Bali 04 - [巴厘岛] Gate of Heaven
Channel: 天下山水 Tianxia Shanshui
Date: 2024-04-09

The Gates of Heaven and Bali aren’t mythical things. They’re part of the Pura Lempuyang temple complex in East Bali.

It’s one of the most revered temples on the island, and it can be found on the slopes of the mighty Mount Lempuyang.

It’s one of the “six sanctuaries of the world”, the Sad Kahyangan Jagad and thus, one of the holiest places in Bali.

Lempuyang Temple and the temple grounds are open to the public, and you can visit this awe-inspiring temple. Our guide will tell you what to expect and how to get the most out of your trip to the Gates of Heaven, Bali.

The Lempuyang Temple Complex is found on the slopes of the temple’s namesake Mount Lempuyang. This is in the Karangasem Regency of East Bali.

If you intend to visit Lempuyang Temple, you might want to consider spending a night or two in the nearby town of Amed (also in East Bali), as it’s quite a long drive from the coastal resorts of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, and Canggu.

Pura Lempuyang’s opening hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. That’s more than enough time to explore the whole complex and enjoy the views, etc.

For local Hindus, the temple is open 24 hours a day to enable them to seek spiritual communion without being disturbed by tourists.

This is vital as Hindus believe that they should connect with the divine on their own terms and that their connection with the gods should not depend on temporal constraints.

However, the temple (as with everything else in Bali) is closed for the day of Nyepi (the Balinese New Year in March), and the opening hours may be amended for festivals and local events.

The entrance fee to Lempuyang Temple is 100,000 IDR per person. This might sound a little steep, but it does include the services of a private photographer who can help you get that perfect Instagram shot of the Gates of Heaven.

However, one thing that the fee for Lempuyang Temple doesn’t cover is the shuttle bus, which will cut down on the amount of walking that you will do.

It picks you up from the car park and takes you to the temple entrance for a fee of 50,000 IDR per person.

We can strongly recommend this service as you’re going to have to climb a lot of steps at Lempuyang Temple already, so there’s no need to try to add more walking to the trip.

Also, we’d encourage you to wear comfortable shoes for walking and climbing in, and this isn’t a place for high heels or thongs.


We really like this and think it makes for real value for money. We’re not saying that all Hindu Temples should provide a photographer in the entrance fees, but it’s a nice touch here.

The Gates of Heaven is one of the most iconic shots in Bali, and having your photo taken by somebody who knows how to get the most out of it is a real blessing.

You can then focus on the main temple without worrying about whether you nailed the shot.