The best temples in Ubud Bali aren’t all in Ubud. Most of the famous ones sit a 20- to 40-minute drive north and east, in the rice-field villages of Tampaksiring, Bedulu, and Pejeng. I’ve lived in Bali for years and have visited all nine on this list, usually on slow weekday mornings when the tour buses haven’t arrived yet. This guide covers what each temple is actually like, the current 2026 entrance fees in both rupiah and dollars, what to wear, and how long to spend, so you don’t waste a day backtracking. If you only have time for two, make them Tirta Empul (the holy spring where you can join a water purification ritual) and Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring (giant