Saraswati Temple
Bali, Indonesia
Taman Ujung Water Palace, Bali
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Photo: Yogwi21, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Ticket
- ≈ IDR 50,000 for foreigners
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily ≈ 7:00–18:00
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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. - 1 h 15 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Size
- 12 ha, three large ponds
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Nearby
- Tirta Gangga ≈ 12 km, Amlapura ≈ 5 km
Key facts
1909–1921years of construction
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Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace12 haof gardens with three large ponds
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Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace1937official opening, marked by a bilingual stone
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Wikipedia: Ujung Water PalaceThree buildersDutch, Chinese and Balinese architects
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Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace1998–2001restoration
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Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace≈ 12 kmto Tirta Gangga water palace
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OSRM routeTaman Ujung entrance fee and hours
Entry for foreign visitors is about IDR 50,000, and the gardens are usually open daily from around 7:00 to 18:00. There's no official published price list, so treat these figures as a guide and check locally.
Come in the morning or late afternoon: the open avenues get hot at midday and there's little shade. On still days the ponds give perfect reflections of the pavilion. Bring water and a hat — a long staircase leads up the hill to Bale Kapal.
History of Taman Ujung
Taman Ujung (officially Taman Sukasada Ujung) is the Karangasem kingdom's water palace on Bali's southeast coast, 5 km from Amlapura. The name means 'garden at the edge' — it sits almost by the sea. In colonial times the Dutch simply called it the Waterpaleis.
It was built by the last raja of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, who later created Tirta Gangga. Work began in 1909 on the site of an older pool and finished in 1921; the garden was formally opened in 1937. Its guests included the King of Siam, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies and the sultans of Surakarta and Yogyakarta. After long neglect it was restored in 1998–2001.
Architecture: Bali meets Europe and China
The palace was designed by Dutch architect van den Hentz, Chinese builder Loto Ang and Balinese master builders (undagi). The result is a curious blend: Balinese statues and gates next to white colonial façades, and concrete — a novelty at the time — used on a large scale.
In the main pond stands the Gili Bale ('island pavilion'), with white walls and columns, reached by a bridge. That's unusual for Bali, where traditional bale pavilions usually have no walls.
What to see
The gardens cover 12 hectares, with three large ponds, bridges, avenues and statues. The best-known view is the white bridge to the pavilion across the water, lined with figures.
Be sure to climb the stairs to Bale Kapal on the hill: from there you see the whole garden, coconut groves, the coast and Mount Lempuyang. It's the best photo spot. Balinese couples love the garden for wedding shoots — you'll likely see some at weekends.
How to get to Taman Ujung
The palace is in the island's southeast, about 60 km from Ubud; with traffic that's around 2 hours by car. There's practically no public transport — you'll need a car with driver, a scooter or a tour.
Taman Ujung is usually combined with Tirta Gangga (≈ 12 km) and Lempuyang Temple. From Amed it's about 40 minutes.
How to get to Taman Ujung Water Palace
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
- East Bali tour — transport and guide included.
- Car with driver from Ubud or Sanur — about 2 hours.
- From Amlapura — 5 km southeast along the coast.
- Nearby: Tirta Gangga (≈ 12 km) and Lempuyang Temple.
Taman Ujung or Tirta Gangga?
The same raja built both, but they're different. Tirta Gangga is a compact garden with stepping stones, koi and a spring-fed pool, and it's busier. Taman Ujung is more spacious and quieter, with colonial architecture and sea views.
YesGo's take: if you have time, see both — they're close. Taman Ujung is less of an Instagram stop, but calmer and richer in history. Neither is worth a 2-hour drive from Ubud on its own.
Bali temples and palaces compared
Temples, palaces and historic sites on Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 40.9 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) | 45 | 30 min | Free | 40.8 km |
| Blanco Renaissance Museum | 38 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 41.7 km |
| Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) | 35 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 38.5 km |
| Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park | 32 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000 | 63.8 km |
| Batuan Temple | 29 | 45 min | donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 41.3 km |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 62.4 km |
| Taman Ayun Temple | 26 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 51.2 km |
| Gunung Kawi | 25 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 35.3 km |
| Tirta Empul Temple | 24 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 35.1 km |
| Ulun Danu Batur Temple | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 35,000 | 39.9 km |
| Goa Lawah Temple | 24 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 20.4 km |
| Bajra Sandhi Monument | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 49.4 km |
| Tirta Gangga Water Palace | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 7.5 km |
| Penglipuran Village | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 30.3 km |
| Taman Ujung Water Palaceyou are here | 23 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | — |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 72.6 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 55.4 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 22.0 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 8.0 km |
| Tulamben | 19 | 3 h | Small fee | 21.1 km |
East Bali in a day
Lempuyang Temple in the morning, then Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
- 92 min walk from the previous stopTirta Gangga Water Palace1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- 129 min walk from the previous stopTaman Ujung Water Palaceyou are here1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
3 places · about 8 h 26 min with walks · 221 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Climb to Bale Kapal for the best view.
- Come in the morning — it's hot by midday.
- Bring water and a hat.
- Combine with Tirta Gangga and Lempuyang.
- Nearby: Tirta Gangga Water Palace.
Questions
Where is Taman Ujung?
On Bali's southeast coast, 5 km from Amlapura in Karangasem regency.
How much is the Taman Ujung entrance fee?
About IDR 50,000 for foreigners; prices can change.
Who built Taman Ujung?
The last raja of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, between 1909 and 1921.
What are the opening hours?
Usually daily from around 7:00 to 18:00.
How do I get to Taman Ujung from Ubud?
By car with driver or on a tour — about 2 hours.
Taman Ujung or Tirta Gangga — which is better?
They're close and different: Tirta Gangga is compact, Taman Ujung roomier and quieter.
How long do you need at Taman Ujung?
1–1.5 hours including the climb to Bale Kapal.
What does Taman Ujung mean?
'Garden at the edge' — it sits almost by the sea.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace — history, architects, size, ponds, pavilions, guests, restoration
- East Bali travel guides — ticket price and hours (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q17489855 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to Ubud and Tirta Gangga
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