Things to Do in Amlapura

Daily wet market with local produce, spices, and textiles. No entrance fee; you can just wander and watch the trade.

🕐 05:00-14:00

💡 Try the fried tempeh and sambal from the warung at the north entrance — cheap and filling. Best visited in the morning.

Natural hilltop lookout offering wide views over Amlapura and north coast. Free to access; parking area nearby.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Best at sunset for the light on Mount Agung. The road is steep — hire a driver for 50,000 IDR from town rather than walking.

Water palace built in 1919 with grand pools, manicured gardens, and views of Mount Agung. Entry is free to the grounds; small fee for the inner palace section.

🕐 07:00-18:00

💡 Go early, around 8am, to avoid crowds and have the reflecting pools to yourself. Bring a sarong; they check at the entrance.

Seafront promenade along Candi Dasa beach with views of the lagoon and small islands. Free to walk the length.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Pick up a fresh young coconut from the vendors near the fishing boats — about 10,000 IDR. Go at low tide to see the tide pools.

Former royal palace of Karangasem with traditional Balinese architecture and a large courtyard. Low-cost entry of about 10,000 IDR.

🕐 08:00-17:00

💡 Don't skip the small museum room inside; it has old photos of the royal family and colonial artefacts. Combine with a walk through the adjacent temple square.