# Taman Ujung Water Palace, Bali

> Taman Ujung is the water palace of the last raja of Karangasem in southeast Bali: 12 hectares of gardens with three large ponds, the white Gili Bale pavilion in the middle of the water and bridges. It was built between 1909 and 1921 with Dutch and Chinese architects. Entry is about IDR 50,000, and 1–1.5 hours is enough. It's about 2 hours from Ubud.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung

- City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia
- YesGo score: 23/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 1 h 15 min
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Ticket: ≈ IDR 50,000 for foreigners
- Hours: Daily ≈ 7:00–18:00
- Size: 12 ha, three large ponds
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
- Nearby: Tirta Gangga ≈ 12 km, Amlapura ≈ 5 km
- Coordinates: -8.46306, 115.63100
- Facts checked: 10.11.2026

## Key facts

- **1909–1921** — years of construction (source: Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace)
- **12 ha** — of gardens with three large ponds (source: Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace)
- **1937** — official opening, marked by a bilingual stone (source: Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace)
- **Three builders** — Dutch, Chinese and Balinese architects (source: Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace)
- **1998–2001** — restoration (source: Wikipedia: Ujung Water Palace)
- **≈ 12 km** — to Tirta Gangga water palace (source: OSRM route)

## Taman 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

1. **East Bali tour** — transport and guide included.
2. **Car with driver** from Ubud or Sanur — about 2 hours.
3. **From Amlapura** — 5 km southeast along the coast.
4. 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.

- [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
- [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
- [Blanco Renaissance Museum](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/blanco-museum) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-gajah) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
- [Batuan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/batuan-temple) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
- [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Gunung Kawi](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/gunung-kawi) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- [Ulun Danu Batur Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-batur) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 35,000
- [Goa Lawah Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-lawah) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Bajra Sandhi Monument](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/bajra-sandhi) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Penglipuran Village](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Uluwatu Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000
- [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
- [Besakih Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/besakih) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · IDR 150,000
- [Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lempuyang) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
- [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee

## 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.

1. [Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lempuyang) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
2. [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
3. [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga).

## 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.

## How we checked

History, architecture, size and guests come from Wikipedia (Ujung Water Palace). The ticket price and hours come from travel guides — we found no official figures, so they're marked unconfirmed. In line with YesGo policy we don't describe what destroyed the palace. Distances are OSRM routes; travel times with traffic are our estimate.

## Sources

- 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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