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Lempuyang Temple, Bali

White carved split gate of Lempuyang with the silhouette of Mount Agung in the gap against a blue sky
Photo: Azeusss, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
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Opening hours
Daily, roughly 7:00–17:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
2 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Entrance fee
≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle ≈ IDR 50,000 from the lower car park
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Photo queue
Typically 2–4 hours in the daytime; shorter early
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Dress code
Sarong required — provided at the entrance
Payment
Cash (rupiah) at the ticket office
Location
Mount Lempuyang, Karangasem; ≈ 73 km from Ubud, ≈ 10 km from Tirta Gangga
Coordinates
-8.39147, 115.63056YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

7temples line the path from the foot to the summit of Mount Lempuyang
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
1 of 9Bali's directional temples; it guards the east and honours Iswara
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
1,060 mthe altitude of the top temple, Lempuyang Luhur
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
3dragon stairways behind the gateway lead to three Kori Agung gates
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
Mount Agungthe volcano framed by the gateway on a clear day
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
≈ 12 kmnorth of Amlapura, Karangasem's capital
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
2–4 hourstypical daytime wait for the gate photo
Source2026 travel guides
≈ 10 kmto Tirta Gangga water palace
SourceOSRM route

Lempuyang Temple entrance fee and hours

According to 2026 guides, foreigners pay about IDR 100,000 to enter and around IDR 50,000 for the shuttle: cars stop at a lower car park and minibuses run up the steep road. The ticket office takes rupiah cash. A sarong is provided at the entrance.

Visiting hours are roughly 7:00–17:00, according to Indonesia's official tourism portal. Early mornings mean shorter queues and a better chance of seeing Agung; by midday the volcano usually disappears into cloud, leaving white sky in the gateway.

What is Pura Lempuyang?

Pura Lempuyang is one of Bali's nine directional temples, guarding the island's east and dedicated to the god Iswara. It's actually seven temples along a path from the foot of Mount Lempuyang to its summit; the highest, Lempuyang Luhur, sits at 1,060 m.

Visitors head for the lowest, Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang. This is where the white split candi bentar gateway known as the Gates of Heaven stands, framing Mount Agung on a clear day. Behind it, three dragon-lined stairways lead to three Kori Agung gates.

Things to see at Lempuyang

  • The Gates of Heaven — the white gateway framing Mount Agung.
  • Three dragon stairways and the Kori Agung gates beyond.
  • The view west to Agung and the valleys of Karangasem.
  • The climb to Lempuyang Luhur — a long forest stairway for the fit and patient.
  • Temples along the path, such as Telaga Mas.

How to get to Lempuyang Temple

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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  1. From Ubud — about 73 km, an hour on paper, 2–2.5 hours in practice.
  2. From Sanur — about 78 km; from Kuta or Seminyak — about 2.5–3 hours in normal traffic.
  3. There's no public transport. A hired car and driver is easiest; the final stretch is very steep on a scooter.
  4. Park at the lower car park and take the shuttle up to the gate.
  5. The water palaces are close: Tirta Gangga about 10 km, Taman Ujung about 22 km.

Best time to visit the Gates of Heaven

Sunrise is best: from Ubud, people leave around 4 am to be at the ticket office when it opens. Queues are shorter and Agung is more likely to be clear. In the wet season, roughly November to March, the volcano shows less often.

From Lempuyang, carry on to Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung for a full day in east Bali. The drive back south takes 2–3 hours, so don't plan anything time-critical for the evening.

Is Lempuyang Temple worth it?

Yes, if you want to see Bali's most famous gateway and are willing to get up before dawn: on a clear morning, Agung through the gate is genuinely striking.

YesGo's take: many people come for the 'reflection' shot and leave disappointed — it's a mirror, and the queue eats half the day. If temples and views matter more to you than the photo, look at the gate without a number and move on around the east. From Kuta, it's a long way for one picture.

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East Bali in a day

The Gates of Heaven at sunrise, then the Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung water palaces. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

  1. Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)you are here2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
  2. 92 min walk from the previous stopTirta Gangga Water Palace1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
  3. 129 min walk from the previous stopTaman Ujung Water Palace1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000

3 places · about 8 h 26 min with walks · 221 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Be at the ticket office at opening — it saves hours of queuing.
  • The 'reflection' is a mirror, not water.
  • On cloudy days Agung won't show in the gate — check the forecast.
  • Bring water and a snack: you'll wait in the sun.
  • Afterwards, head to Tirta Gangga, 10 km away.

Questions

How much does it cost to visit the Gates of Heaven?

About IDR 100,000 to enter plus around IDR 50,000 for the shuttle, according to 2026 guides.

How long is the queue at Lempuyang?

Typically 2–4 hours in the daytime and longer at weekends; shorter at sunrise.

Is the water reflection at the Gates of Heaven real?

No — a local photographer holds a mirror under your phone's lens. There's no water.

What time does Lempuyang Temple open?

Around 7:00, closing at about 17:00.

How do I get to Lempuyang from Ubud?

By hired car: about 73 km, 2–2.5 hours, then a shuttle from the car park.

When is the best time to visit Lempuyang?

At sunrise and in the dry season, when Mount Agung is more often clear.

Is Lempuyang Temple worth visiting?

For the gate and the view at dawn, yes; for the mirror photo alone, the queue and drive are hard to justify.

Can you hike to the top of Lempuyang?

Yes, a long stairway leads through forest to Lempuyang Luhur — allow several hours.

What should I wear to Lempuyang?

A sarong is required and provided at the entrance; cover your shoulders too.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • English Wikipedia — Pura Lempuyang Luhur: seven temples, directional temple, Iswara, altitude, Penataran Agung, Agung view
  • Indonesia.travel — visiting hours
  • kura2bus.com, baliholidaysecrets.com, travjoy.com (2026) — fee, shuttle, queue, cash payment (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q48728528 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe complex's layout, directional-temple status, deity, top-temple altitude and Agung view come from English Wikipedia. The IDR 100,000 fee and IDR 50,000 shuttle are from 2026 guides (kura2bus.com, baliholidaysecrets.com); older sources quote IDR 55,000 or 150,000, so they're marked unconfirmed. Hours of 7:00–17:00 are from Indonesia.travel. Queue times are guide estimates ranging from 1.5 to 5 hours; we give the typical range. The mirror trick is described in every guide. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud (73 km) and Sanur (78 km), and to Tirta Gangga (10 km) and Taman Ujung (22 km).

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