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Batuan Temple, Bali
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Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Opening hours
- Daily, roughly 8:00–17:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 45 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Entrance fee
- Donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000; sarong included
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Dress code
- Sarong and sash — handed out at the entrance
- Nearby
- Batuan-style painting galleries along the main road
- Location
- Batuan village; ≈ 10 km from Ubud, ≈ 17 km from Sanur
Key facts
11th centurywhen the temple was founded — by one account 1020–1022
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bali.livePura Puseha village 'origin temple' honouring its founding ancestors
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travel guides1930swhen Batuan's own school of Balinese painting emerged
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English WikipediaGambuhan ancient dance drama performed in Batuan at full moon
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English Wikipedia2 templesin the west of the village — Pura Puseh and Pura Dasar
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English Wikipedia≈ 10 kmsouth of Ubud
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English WikipediaOSRM routeSukawatithe neighbouring village, home to a big art market
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English WikipediaBatuan Temple entrance fee
Sources disagree: some guides describe a donation, others a ticket of IDR 30,000 or 50,000 including a sarong. Bring cash and you'll be told what to pay on the day. It's usually open to visitors roughly 8:00–17:00.
About Pura Puseh Batuan
Pura Puseh Batuan is the main temple of Batuan village. On Bali, a 'puseh' temple honours the village's founding ancestors and faces the mountains. It dates from the 11th century — by one account 1020–1022. The buildings have been renewed many times, but it remains very much in use, with villagers bringing offerings every day.
The draw is the carving. Tall split gates, walls and pagodas are covered in intricate ornament in grey stone and red brick — demons, flowers, mythical beasts. Many rank Batuan among Bali's finest carved temples, yet it sees a fraction of the visitors of the famous ones.
Batuan: a village of painters
Batuan is known for more than its temple. In the 1930s a distinctive school of painting developed here: dense, dark, minutely detailed scenes of village life, legends and rituals. Galleries and studios line the main road, where you can see the work and meet the artists.
The village is also known for gambuh, an ancient court dance drama performed here at full moon. If your trip coincides with a full moon, ask at the temple about performance times.
Things to see
- The split gates, carved in stone and brick.
- Tiered pagodas in the inner courtyard, visible over the walls.
- Carved guardians and mythical beasts by the stairs.
- The wantilan pavilion used for meetings and dance.
- Batuan painting galleries on the main street.
How to get to Batuan Temple
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Ubud — about 10 km south, 15–25 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter.
- From Sanur — about 17 km; from Kuta or Seminyak — about 27 km, 45–60 minutes.
- From Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) — about 30 km.
- The temple is right on the main Ubud–Denpasar road (Jl. Raya Batuan), with parking at the gate.
- It's an easy stop on the way from the southern resorts to Ubud.
When to go and what to combine
Batuan is a perfect stop on the way between the south and Ubud: 30–45 minutes for the temple, half an hour more for the galleries. The carving looks best in morning or late-afternoon light.
Nearby are the Sukawati art market, Celuk's silversmiths and Tegenungan Waterfall — a natural 'arts and crafts' day on the road to Ubud.
Is Batuan Temple worth visiting?
Yes: its carving rivals the famous temples, with a fraction of the crowds — a good way to see a living village temple.
YesGo's take: it's small, and if carving doesn't interest you, ten minutes will do. Don't make a special trip — stop on the way.
Bali temples compared
Temples on Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 8.6 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud Monkey Forest | 36 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 130,000 | 7.3 km |
| Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) | 35 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 6.6 km |
| Batuan Templeyou are here | 29 | 45 min | donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | — |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 21.2 km |
| Taman Ayun Temple | 26 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 12.2 km |
| Gunung Kawi | 25 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 18.1 km |
| Tirta Empul Temple | 24 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 18.9 km |
| Ulun Danu Batur Temple | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 35,000 | 37.1 km |
| Goa Lawah Temple | 24 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 21.5 km |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 34.6 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 36.7 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 30.2 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 44.4 km |
| Geger Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000 | 27.0 km |
From the south to Ubud
Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall and Goa Gajah all lie along the same road. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Batuan Templeyou are here45 min · donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- 32 min walk from the previous stopTegenungan Waterfall1 h · ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000
- 100 min walk from the previous stopGoa Gajah (Elephant Cave)1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
3 places · about 4 h 57 min with walks · 132 min on foot in total
Nearby and on the way
Tegenungan Waterfall
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How to do it right
- Stop on the drive from the south to Ubud — the temple is on the main road.
- Look closely: the carving's detail only shows from a step or two away.
- Pop into the Batuan painting galleries across the road.
- At full moon, ask about the gambuh dance.
- Next: Tegenungan Waterfall.
Questions
How much is the Batuan Temple entrance fee?
Sources disagree: a donation or IDR 30,000–50,000 including a sarong.
What is the proper name of Batuan Temple?
Pura Puseh Batuan — the main temple of Batuan village.
How old is Batuan Temple?
It was founded in the 11th century — by one account in 1020–1022.
Where is Batuan Temple?
In Batuan village on the main Ubud–Denpasar road, 10 km south of Ubud.
Do I need a sarong at Batuan Temple?
Yes, one is handed out at the entrance with a sash.
What is Batuan village known for?
Its school of painting since the 1930s and gambuh dance at full moon.
How long do you need?
30–45 minutes for the temple, plus half an hour for the galleries.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- bali.live — founding in 1020–1022, Batuan painting, wantilan
- English Wikipedia — Batuan, Bali: painting school since the 1930s, gambuh at full moon, Pura Puseh and Pura Dasar, distance from Ubud
- baliholidaysecrets.com, balicheapesttours.com, forevervacation.com — entrance fee (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q140644996 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
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