Pura Batu Bolong
Pura Batu Bolong
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melmiyuu
Sydney, Australia85 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
If the people of Pura Batu Bolong want to increase tourism they are going the wrong way about it.
Over my many years of travelling to Indonesia I have visited hundreds of temples. Most of temples are either free or else they have a donation box outside of the temple, usually in that case I'll put in a 10.000 note.
But at Pura Batu Bolong the moment we stepped off the beach and onto the steps near the temple we were hassled by a temple guard to pay up. His manner was not at all deferential or remotely religious, he just hell bent on getting into our wallets. I fully appreciate that we are rich bule's and they are poor but I've never experienced such an overt money grubbing attitude like this guard, he really turned us off.
The temple is really nice and interesting, 5 stars for the temple, but the temple guard's manner was absolutly disgusting. Smarten up Lombok if you want tourists to come.
Over my many years of travelling to Indonesia I have visited hundreds of temples. Most of temples are either free or else they have a donation box outside of the temple, usually in that case I'll put in a 10.000 note.
But at Pura Batu Bolong the moment we stepped off the beach and onto the steps near the temple we were hassled by a temple guard to pay up. His manner was not at all deferential or remotely religious, he just hell bent on getting into our wallets. I fully appreciate that we are rich bule's and they are poor but I've never experienced such an overt money grubbing attitude like this guard, he really turned us off.
The temple is really nice and interesting, 5 stars for the temple, but the temple guard's manner was absolutly disgusting. Smarten up Lombok if you want tourists to come.
Written 10 August 2013
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Elia H
Hannover, Germany55 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
As we stop outside the temple a girl came to us and put a red belt around us. With the excuse of writing our names in a visit book she was keeping, she asked us for a "donation". She was very unhappy and rude as we didn't let any money as everybody else (we check it before). She is not responsible for the temple, she is just doing this to earn money for herself! The temple is deserted and dirty. The government should do something about it. Or they will put keepers to guard and maintain the temples or they should remove those who try to earn money from the unsuspected tourists! Actually there is no fee to enter the temple.
Most of the temples are at this situation in Lombok. Exactly the opposite from Bali, so same..
Most of the temples are at this situation in Lombok. Exactly the opposite from Bali, so same..
Written 1 September 2014
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Nisha and Vasudevan
Mumbai, India732 contributions
Apr 2018
Batu Bulong temple is one of Bali's most important landmarks, famed for its unique offshore seeing and sunsets.
It is an ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. Whoever visits this temple, doesn't go without visiting Tanah Lot and vice versa.
It is an ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. Whoever visits this temple, doesn't go without visiting Tanah Lot and vice versa.
Written 4 June 2018
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dropsofjupiter
31 contributions
Nov 2016
they asked rp 10 000 but didnt allow u to enter the exact pura. better go down to the beach and take photo s there
Written 1 March 2017
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John_Paul212
United Kingdom23 contributions
Jan 2016
If the people of Pura Batu Bolong want to increase tourism they are going the wrong way about it.
Over my many years of travelling to Indonesia I have visited hundreds of temples. Most of temples are either free or else they have a donation box outside of the temple, usually in that case I'll put in a 10.000 note.
But at Pura Batu Bolong the moment we stepped off the beach and onto the steps near the temple we were hassled by a temple guard to pay up. His manner was not at all deferential or remotely religious, he just hell bent on getting into our wallets. I fully appreciate that we are rich bule's and they are poor but I've never experienced such an overt money grubbing attitude like this guard, he really turned us off.
The temple is really nice and interesting, 5 stars for the temple, but the temple guard's manner was absolutly disgusting. Smarten up Lombok if you want tourists to come.
Over my many years of travelling to Indonesia I have visited hundreds of temples. Most of temples are either free or else they have a donation box outside of the temple, usually in that case I'll put in a 10.000 note.
But at Pura Batu Bolong the moment we stepped off the beach and onto the steps near the temple we were hassled by a temple guard to pay up. His manner was not at all deferential or remotely religious, he just hell bent on getting into our wallets. I fully appreciate that we are rich bule's and they are poor but I've never experienced such an overt money grubbing attitude like this guard, he really turned us off.
The temple is really nice and interesting, 5 stars for the temple, but the temple guard's manner was absolutly disgusting. Smarten up Lombok if you want tourists to come.
Written 4 February 2016
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dannisraj
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia20 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Entrance fee is actually a donation and we were asked to pay IDR10 000, each. The person at the entrance tied a yellow cloth around our waist before we enter. Why i recommended that particular time is because the sunset view from this temple is amazing, the temple itself carries a dark or rather sacred energy and somewhat well maintained. It is near from the sengiggi beach or the bar street. Do bring your camera
Written 8 March 2017
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Halim T
Palembang, Indonesia97 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
It is a must go place when you are in Lombok
The temple was small compared to those I visited in Bali
I would recommend you to go at afternoon hour the best is 6PM to get the best sunset view and picture
Always be considerate as many Hindus came for prayers.
The temple was small compared to those I visited in Bali
I would recommend you to go at afternoon hour the best is 6PM to get the best sunset view and picture
Always be considerate as many Hindus came for prayers.
Written 4 February 2017
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RomeeRamli
Singapore, Singapore142 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Perfect ideal location to capture the calmness & serenity of Lombok. Watching the waves hitting the shore is very captivating.
Written 16 July 2015
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Joyce T
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia58 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
This is a small Hindu temple on one end of the beach. It is a nice place to watch sun set with Mt Agung (Bali) in the background. When we were there there were tourists who were noisy and did not heed the notices around the temple. Areas reserved for those going there to pray were not observed as they wanted to take photos.
Written 1 February 2015
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screamingmonster
Penang Island, Malaysia25 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Visited on December 2, 2014. It's located along Senggigi Beach. No entrance fee is required, however we're approached by a young local girl with a record book asking for donation before we enter the temple. Visitors are not required to rent a 'sarong', a cloth that wraps around the abdomen and covers the legs (even if wearing shorts) when entering the temple ground. Pura Batu Bolong is a Hindu sacred site and also a tourist site but it lacks proper maintenance and is in the state of neglect, lots of waste on the beach. Best time to visit : one hour before sunset to half an hour after sunset, beautiful sunset from the top of the temple.
Written 14 December 2014
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