BALI GUIDE: Taman Ayun Temple
Taman Ayun Temple Introduction: history/geographical info Taman Ayun translates to Beautiful Garden and is also often addressed as Garden Temple in the water. This is addressed by the presence of ponds surrounding the temple. It is one of the royal temples in Bali as the Mengwi empire royal family used to stay here. This temple is still regularly visited by the royal family and the locals in Mengwi for prayers and spiritual ceremony. Taman Ayun Temple was constructed in 1634 as ordered by the first King Tjokera Sakti Blambangan. The family history can be found in the temple. Taman Ayun was recognised as an UNESCO heritage in year 2012. This can be easily reasoned by their sophisticated architectural temple design compared to the others in Bali. What to look out for: There are several gates in Taman Ayun. The first gate (Jaba) is where you walk through the walkway that spans over the ponds. Entrance fee is payable from there. As you proceed further you will see a hall with
