LEMPUYANG TEMPLE

The Lempuyang temple is probably one of the most photographed temples in Bali, located on the slope of Mount Lempuyang in Karangasem, east Bali. Lempuyang is one of Bali’s oldest and most highly regarded temples. It is also believed to predate the majority of Hindu temples on the island The largest temple, Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang, lies at the base of the complex and is divided into three areas. Entrance to the outer sanctum, or courtyard, is marked with a white-painted candi bentar, a traditional Balinese split gate. This popular Instagram spot is known to the Western world as Gates of Heaven or Gateway to Heaven. The famous photo spot is located at the first temple called Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang, only about a 5-minute walk from the entrance. So you won’t have to walk far before you can get your cameras out.