Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, often referred to as the Gates of Heaven Temple and being among Bali’s top attractions, will be inaccessible from April 23 to 27 due to religious events.
Nyoman Jati, head of Purwayu Traditional Village, where the temple is located, confirmed the five-day closure to tourists and non-worshippers, as reported by
The Bali Sun
.
\”I hope that all the ceremonial prayers and offerings at the temple proceed safely and smoothly,\” he added.
Travel agencies and tour guides throughout the island have received information regarding the closure.
Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple gained international fame after social media influencers posted photos of themselves posing between the temple gates, which frame stunning views of Bali\’s sacred Mount Agung on clear days.
Bali was named Asia\’s most beautiful island at this year\’s annual Reader\’s Choice Awards by
DestinAsian
magazine.
Last October, the island received the same distinction as recognized by the magazine\’s readers.
Condé
Nast
Traveler
in its Readers\’ Choice Awards.
In 2024, Bali saw an influx of 6.3 million international travelers, exceeding numbers from before the pandemic. The island is targeting approximately 6.5 million tourists for this year with hopes of achieving this goal.