Sights · Our pick in Bali
Pura Tirta Empul
The bathing pools
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Pura Tirta Empul
Pura Tirta Empul, at Tampaksiring north-east of Ubud, is built around a holy spring that feeds a row of bathing pools. It lies in the Pakerisan watershed, the oldest known irrigation system in Bali, in UNESCO’s words. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered and a sarong and sash; the inner sanctums are for worshippers only (the provincial guidelines for visitors).
Why it's on our list
- Holy spring
- Bathing pools
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pura Tirta Empul before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pura Tirta Empul are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key places
- Tegallalang rice terraces4.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Ubud Palace12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Pura Tanah Lot34 kmCar or taxi 92 min