Showing posts with label ancient. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ancient. Show all posts

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Ancient Tourism Object in Bali



Taman Ujung Karangasem or also called Taman Ujung Sukasada is a tourism object in the east Bali that very popular in the eyes of domestic and foreign tourist. During holidays, there will be many visitors who come to this place for reducing their saturation after a long day working. Taman Ujung Sukasada located in Tumbu Village, Karangasem, Bali, about about 85 kilometers from Denpasar city and it takes 2,5 hours drive by car.

In Taman Ujung there are three large pools, one located in the south and two other pools in the north. In the southern, there is a large building in the middle of pool called “Bale Bengong”. This building has no walls, there are only concrete pillars to sustain the building’s roof. In the past, this building was used to entertain honored guests and king of Karangasem.

The pool that located in the north, has a bigger size. This pool equipped with a bridge so that we can cross it while looking various fish. In the middle of this pool there is also a building that used as place for kings take a rest. By people, this building called “Istana Gantung” because its looks like a hanging building. Not only that, here there are also a building that without walls and roof. Only standing a big and tall pillars that are connected with each other. This building was built in a high place. So, to get there we have to stepping a lot of stairs. However, when we reached to the top, every corners of Taman Ujung’s splendor can be seen clearly.

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Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Gunung Kawi Brings You to the Past

Gunung Kawi is an ancient Hindu Temple located in north east part of Ubud, precisely in Pakerisan River, Tampaksiring Village, Gianyar Regency. Approximately 40 minutes from Denpasar city.The temple was built around the 11th century with its archeological carvings and richness in history, the temple has been proposed by the Governor of Bali to be listed on the World Heritages Sites. Beautiful rice fields and rivers as the irrigation can also be seen near the temple area. To reach the temple area, visitors must walk about 600 meters from the parking area to the ticket counter after that, visitors must go down approximately 315 stone steps.

Gunung Kawi Temple has 2 ancient omission complex, they are the Temple Complex and Buddhist Temple Complex. In the Temple complex, there is an article of Kediri word "Haji Lumahing Jalu". Haji means king, Lumah means temple, Ing means pakerisan and Jalu means Keris literal, the entire word has a meaning "The king made a temple in Pakerisan". The article says that the temple is dedicated to Udayana King and anak Wungsu. There are several temples located in this complex. While the Buddhist Temple Complex is used as a residence and as a place for meditation.
 
The beautiful ancient carvings would make all visitors feel reborn to the past. Gunung kawi is one of the most popular historical tourist destination in Bali. Its ancient omission attracts many domestic and foreign tourist, Gunung kawi is a great place to visit when having a vacation to Bali.




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