Uluwatu Temple in Bali: Cliffside Visit and Kecak
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Pura Luhur Uluwatu stands on a cliff above the Indian Ocean in Pecatu, Badung Regency.[1] It is a place of worship as well as a visitor destination, with open-ocean views and sunsets from the clifftop, and Kecak dance performances are held on the cliff right next to the temple.[2]
Choose the experience you want
| Plan | What you get |
|---|---|
| Temple and clifftop setting | A Balinese place of worship with open-ocean views from the cliff edge |
| Kecak performance | A traditional dance performed on the cliff beside the temple at sunset[2][1] |
Choose the temple visit if the coastal setting is your main interest. If you also want to watch Kecak, treat it as a separate part of your outing and ask the ticket seller whether your booking covers temple entry, the show or both.
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Plan the visit around sunset
The cliff faces the open ocean, which is why the sunset is the highlight of a visit.[2] Arrive in good time to walk the grounds in daylight, then stay for the dance as the light fades. Arrange your ride back to your base in advance if you stay for the performance.
Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-time tourism levy of IDR 150,000 per person, which you can settle online through Love Bali before you travel.[3]
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Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Love Bali, Bali Provincial Government: Uluwatu Temple. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- [2] SITA, Badung Regency Government: Uluwatu Temple: A Beautiful Temple on an Awesome Cliff. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- [3] Love Bali, Bali Provincial Government: FAQ (frequently asked questions). Retrieved October 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is both a place of worship and a visitor destination on a cliff above the Indian Ocean. It is known for its sunset views and for Kecak dance performances on the cliff beside the temple.
The temple is in Pecatu, Badung Regency, Bali. Hire a driver or taxi from your base and arrange the return trip in advance if you stay for the sunset performance.
Yes. Kecak dance performances are held on the cliff right next to the temple, at sunset.
Treat the performance as a separate ticket. Ask the seller whether your booking covers temple entry, the Kecak show or both before you pay.
Late afternoon. Arrive before sunset to see the temple grounds in daylight, then stay for the performance as the sun goes down over the ocean.
Yes. International tourists pay a one-time Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 per person. You can pay online through Love Bali before you travel.
Yes. The temple visit and the dance are separate experiences, so you can walk the clifftop on its own if the performance does not interest you.
