• Is it a temple or an amusement park?

    March 16, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Ulun Danu Beratan is a very sacred temple on the shore of a beautiful volcanic crater lake and included UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listing for Bali's culture. It's so sacred, visitors can't even go into the temples even though you pay an entrance fee. And the classic pagoda was being repaired.
    But then it has crazy statues, swan paddle boats, love heart swan seat, playgrounds, a puzzle park, restaurants, cafes and an ice cream shop and more to attract people. It worked as it was packed.
    I understand that temples need to raise money to maintain the buildings. They all charge entrance fees but this was a bit over the top.
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