From the historical castles to what lies beneath the crystal waters, travelers from around the world over will never find a hard time exploring East Bali. East Bali is truly a part of the island you must visit. Check out the most fascinating places in East Bali.

1  Lempuyang Temple

Lempuyang Temple - Photo by @marcel.bhm
Photo by @marcel.bhm

Lempuyang Temple or Pura Lempuyang Luhur, also known as The Temple of a Thousands Steps“. Here you will be able to climb more than 1,700 steps to reach the top of the temple. This historical site is known to be Bali’s 9 key directional temples situated in the summit of Belibis Hill, Karangasem Regency. If you are from Kuta or Seminyak Area, it will take about about 2.5 - 3 hours get here.

LEMPUYANG TEMPLE
Jl. Pura Telaga Mas Lempuyang, Tri Buana, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : Donation, IDR 15,000 for Saroong

Best time to go Sunset time (4 pm - sunset time)

2  Bali Chocolate Factory

Bali Chocolate Factory - Photo by @jovi_travel
Photo by @jovi_travel

You probably wouldn't expect to find a chocolate factory on a remote beach in Bali, but that's exactly what Bali Chocolate Factory in Karangasem is. Here, you can buy chocolate and coconut products straight from the factory! They also have a cafe that serves up amazing hot chocolate! Before you leave here, don't forget to ride the amazing swing out front, truly an unforgettable experience.

BALI CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Jalan Pantai Jasri, Pertima, Subagan, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : around IDR 15,000

Best time to go 8AM or 4PM

3  Tirta Gangga

Tirta Gangga - Photo by @marimalz
Photo by @marimalz

Tirta Gangga means water of the Ganges, Hinduism's holy river. It was built in 1946 during the reign of the late King (Raja) of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut. Here, you can feast your eyes on the beautiful Balinese water garden filled with ponds, fountains and lawns. This place is located in Karangasem, which will take 2.5 hours drive from Kuta.

Don’t forget to buy fish food before the entrance counter so you can feed the fishes.

TIRTA GANGGA
Jalan Abang - Amlapura, Ababi, Abang, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : IDR 40,000

Best time to go early morning or late afternoon

4  Bebandem Rice Field

Bebandem Rice Field - Photo by @ziccohudyoro
Photo by @ziccohudyoro

Tirta Gangga means water of the Ganges, Hinduism's holy river. It was built in 1946 during the reign of the late King (Raja) of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut. Here, you can feast your eyes on the beautiful Balinese water garden filled with ponds, fountains and lawns. This place is located in Karangasem, which will take 2.5 hours drive from Kuta.

Don’t forget to buy fish food before the entrance counter so you can feed the fishes.

BEBANDEM RICE FIELD
Bebandem Village, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : Free

Best time to go Golden Hours (After Sunrise and Before Sunset)

5  Taman Ujung Water Castle

Taman Ujung Water Castle - Photo by @ayda_june
Photo by @ayda_june

Explore the east side of Bali by visiting Taman Ujung Water Palace. Walk around here and enjoy the the Balinese architecture with Dutch influence and take good photos here. It is located approximately 5 kilometres from Amlapura. It is the sister site of Tirta Gangga, also built by the late raja of Karangasem.

TAMAN UJUNG WATER CASTLE
Taman Ujung, Tumbu, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : IDR 35,000

Best time to go 4:00 PM

6  Amed

Amed - Photo by @artaheaven
Photo by @artaheaven

Amed is part of Karangasem regency which famous with its beach. Amed Beach was once best known for its traditional salt farming. Amed is also famous for its snorkeling or diving spot. You can found an historical shipwreck there.

AMED
Amed, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : Free

Best time to go Sunrise Time

7  Virgin Beach

Virgin Beach - Photo by @winugraha
Photo by @winugraha

Virgin beach is also called as Pantai Bias Putih. Virgin beach can be reach from Candidasa. It stretches for about 700 metres around an attractive turquoise cove bookended with rocky cliffs and fringed with tropical forest.

VIRGIN BEACH
Jl. Raya Bukit Asah No.Desa, Adat Bugbug, Karangasem - Google Maps
Entrance Fees : IDR 15,000

Best time to go Sunrise Time