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Tanah Lot Temple
An iconic sea temple built on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves, one of Bali's most photographed landmarks at sunset.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Tabanan
Bali, Indonesia · Asia
About Tabanan
Tabanan works well as a base: 10 minutes from Banjar Mandung, 17km from Seminyak Beach.
Tabanan is in Bali, Indonesia, with about 34,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Banjar Mandung, about 4 km away.
Tabanan Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Tabanan, Balinese: ᬓᬪᬹᬧᬢᬾᬦ᭄ ᬢᬩᬦᬦ᭄, Kabupatén Tabanan) is a regency (kabupaten) of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 839.33 km2 and had a population of 478,390 in 2024 census. It is bordered by Badung Regency to its east, Buleleng Regency to its north andRead more
Jembrana Regency to its west, and the Indian Ocean to its south. Its regency seat is the town of Singasana.
Tabanan is known for its Subak irrigation system which is recognized by the UNESCO since 2012. One of the popular tourism attractions located in Tabanan is the offshore rocky islet of Tanah Lot.
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What is there to see near Tabanan?
Within an hour or so of Tabanan: Tanah Lot Temple (10 km), Deus Ex Machina Bali (12 km), Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest (15 km), Seminyak Beach (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Tabanan?
The nearest famous roads are Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Where is Tabanan?
Tabanan is in Bali, Indonesia, about 4 km from Banjar Mandung.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 33,667
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Bali
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Coordinates
- -8.5413, 115.1252
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Worth the detour from Tabanan
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Deus Ex Machina Bali
The Bali outpost of the Deus motorcycle and surf culture empire in Canggu, a destination cafe where custom bikes, surfboards, and great coffee converge.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
A lush nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud where hundreds of long-tailed macaques roam freely.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Seminyak Beach
Bali's trendy beach strip known for upscale beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
UNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Pura Luhur Batukaru
A moss-covered temple in rainforest on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, one of Bali's nine directional temples and among the least visited. Sarongs are required and the atmosphere is deliberately austere.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Kuta Beach
Wide surf beach on Bali's southwest coast near Ngurah Rai Airport, backed by the island's busiest tourist strip.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Dramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Tabanan
- 19 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
- 21 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
- 24 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
- 44 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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