Visiting Bangli, Indonesia: Top Sights on Foot

Looking for things to do in Bangli? Start with Pura Kehen, one of Bali’s most important Hindu temples and one of the leading attractions in Bangli Regency. Its unusual covered gateway and a wooden slit-drum pavilion set into a banyan tree give the temple a distinctive character. Neywo also has a free audio guide for Bangli, with one narrated place available in 11 languages.

What to see in Bangli

Pura Kehen

Pura Kehen is a major Hindu temple in Bali, located in the village of Cempaga in Bangli Regency. It is also known as Pura Hyang Api, or the Temple of Fire: in Balinese, kehen means “fire.”

The temple stands out because of its entrance. Rather than the classic candi bentar, the split gateway found at many Balinese temples, Pura Kehen uses a Kori Agung, a covered gateway. This gives the approach a character that is unusual among Bali’s temples.

Another memorable feature is the Bale Kulkul, a wooden pavilion containing a slit drum. The pavilion is perched on the trunk of a banyan tree, creating one of the temple’s most distinctive sights. Together, the Kori Agung and the tree-mounted Bale Kulkul make Pura Kehen a particularly notable place to visit in Bangli.

Bangli is part of Bali, the Indonesian island known for its Hindu temples and cultural heritage. If you are planning a wider trip around the island, you can also explore Denpasar, Canggu or Kuta, Bali.

Explore Bangli with Neywo

Neywo’s free Bangli audio guide includes one narrated place. The story plays as you reach the place, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule. It is a simple way to discover Pura Kehen while learning about its history and distinctive features as you explore.

Download Neywo and use the Bangli audio guide to explore independently. The narration is available in 11 languages, and each story starts when you reach the place it describes. If your journey continues beyond Bangli, discover more destinations in Indonesia and across Bali.