Taman Ujung Water Palace: Bali's most underrated photo spot
Taman Ujung, also known as Ujung Water Palace, is another former royal residence in East Bali, built in the early 20th century by the same king who later built Tirta Gangga. Where Tirta Gangga feels intimate, Taman Ujung feels grand — large reflecting pools, long stone bridges, and manicured lawns spread across a hillside with Mount Agung visible in the distance on a clear day.
Why it's underrated
Taman Ujung gets a fraction of the visitors that Lempuyang or Tegalalang see, despite arguably having more dramatic architecture and scenery. The complex was largely destroyed by an eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 and later restored, and today it functions more as a park than a religious site — meaning there's no ritual, no dress code beyond general modesty, and no rush.
What to do there
- Walk the long bridges across the main pool — a classic photo spot, especially near sunset
- Climb to the upper pavilion for a wide view over the entire palace grounds
- Bring a drone if you have one — this is one of the better aerial photo spots in East Bali (check local rules first)
- Visit late afternoon for softer light and fewer visitors
Pairing it with other stops
Taman Ujung is roughly 10–15 minutes from Tirta Gangga, so the two are almost always visited together. Combined with Pura Lempuyang earlier in the day, this makes for a full and varied East Bali itinerary in a single trip.
Getting there
About 1.5–2 hours from South Bali. As with the other East Bali sites, a private car is the practical way to visit, since the three main sites are spread across the same region but not within easy walking distance of each other.
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