The temple that seems to float on Lake Beratan, up in Bali's cool highlands.
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan's tiered meru shrines sit right at the water's edge, and when the lake is high they seem to float on its surface. Dedicated to the goddess of the lake and water, it's one of Bali's most recognisable temples - so much so that it's printed on the 50,000 rupiah note. Seeing it in person, mirrored in still water, lives up to the image.
The temple sits high in Bali's central highlands, where the air is cool and mist drifts in off Lake Beratan. Mountains ring the far shore, and the whole setting feels a world away from the coast. It's the kind of place where you'll want a light layer even at midday.
Around the temple, neat lakeside gardens open up with lawns, flowering beds, and quiet paths down to the water. It's an easy, peaceful place to stroll and line up the classic reflection photo. Come early, before the mist burns off, for the stillest water and softest light.