Moon of Pejeng, Tampaksiring

Name: Moon of Pejeng
Address: Tampaksiring, Indonesia

#4 among attractions in Tampaksiring

Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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The Moon of Pejeng, also known as the Pejeng Moon, in Bali is the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum in the world. and "the largest known relic from Southeast Asia's Bronze Age period." It is "considered highly sacred by local people." It is thought to be a relic of early rice cultivation rituals. ()

Local name: Bulan Pejeng Coordinates: 8°30'49"S, 115°17'35"E

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Moon of Pejeng – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ubud Palace, Museum Rudana, Goa Gajah, Main Temple.

2.2 miW
Temple, Hindu temple
Ubud Palace, Ubud
56 min walk • Ubud Palace, known as Puri Saren Agung, stands as a cultural and historical landmark in the heart of Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. This traditional royal residence, dating back to the 1800s, was the seat of the feudal lords who once ruled over the region.
2.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Museum Rudana, Ubud
56 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Bali, Museum Rudana stands as a testament to the island's rich artistic heritage. Located in Ubud, known as the cultural capital of Bali, Indonesia, this museum was established by Nyoman Rudana and his wife, Ni Wayan Olasthini, in 1995...
0.8 miSW
Elephant Cave
Goa Gajah, Ubud
21 min walk • Goa Gajah, often referred to as the Elephant Cave, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Ubud, Indonesia. This significant Hindu archaeological site, dating back to the 9th century, offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual history of the region.
2.3 miW
Temple
Main Temple, Ubud Monkey Forest
60 min walk • Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, or Padangtegal Great Temple of Death, is one of three Hindu temples making up a temple complex located in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – commonly called the "Ubud Monkey Forest" – of Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
2.2 miW
Temple
Puri Saraswati Bungalows, Ubud
58 min walk • Pura Taman Saraswati, officially Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, also known as the Ubud Water Palace, is a Balinese Hindu temple in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. The pura is dedicated to the goddess Sarasvati. Pura Taman Saraswati is notable for its lotus pond.
2.3 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud
60 min walk • The Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum is the oldest art museum in Bali which specialize in modern traditional Balinese paintings and wood carvings. The museum is located in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
2.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Blanco Renaissance Museum, Ubud
70 min walk • The Blanco Renaissance Museum is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia that opened December 28, 1998.
2.4 miW
Temple complex with many monkeys
Monkey Forest, Ubud Monkey Forest
62 min walk • Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, or well known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is the sanctuary and natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed macaque. It is located at Padangtegal Ubud, Bali. About 1049 monkeys live in this sanctuary.
~360 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Temple
Pura Penataran Sasih, Bedulu
2 min walk • Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in Pejeng village, Bali. It was founded, according to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, in 1266 AD, and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom, 1293 - 1343 AD. Significant features of the temple include: A split-gate entrance. A modern chronogram in front of the entrance.
3.6 miS
Garden, Park, Aquarium
Kemenuh Butterfly Park, Blahbatuh
92 min walk • Kemenuh Butterfly Park is a park with butterflies in Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. It is located among rice fields. This park focuses on conservation and education as well as being an attraction for tourists and locals to enjoy. The endangered kupu-kupu barong moth is found at the cocoon house in this park.
2.1 miW
Museum
Agung Rai Museum of Art
55 min walk • The Agung Rai Museum of Art is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Moon of Pejeng?

Nearby attractions include Pura Penataran Sasih, Bedulu (2 min walk), Goa Gajah, Ubud (21 min walk).