Taman Ujung Water Palace
Built in 1909 by the last raja of Karangasem, Taman Ujung is a grand composition of tiered fountains, ornamental ponds, stepping-stone bridges and stone sculptures of mythical creatures — all set against a backdrop of the Lombok Strait. It is the most theatrical landscape in East Bali and one of the most photogenic royal sites on the island.
A Kingdom of Water and Stone
The palace — also known as Taman Soekasada Ujung — spreads across a coastal hillside in a series of interconnected pools linked by elegant bridges. Stone sculptures of nagas and mythological beasts spout water into bathing pools, while terraced gardens climb the slope above, offering progressively grander views over the complex and out to sea.
Visitors can walk the stepping stones across the main pond, peer into the fish-filled waters below, and climb to a hilltop pavilion from which the entire palace layout reveals itself like a map. On a clear day, the Rinjani volcano on Lombok is visible across the strait — a view the raja himself would have enjoyed from his private quarters.
Best Time to Visit and Nearby Stops
Early morning is the most rewarding time to visit: the light is soft, the grounds are quiet, and the reflections on the ponds are mirror-perfect before the tour groups arrive. Allow one to two hours to explore at a relaxed pace and don't skip the upper terraces, where the sea views are at their widest.
Taman Ujung pairs naturally with Tirta Gangga Water Palace (about 20 minutes north) and Virgin Beach (Pasir Putih) for a full East Bali day. Most hotels in Candidasa can arrange a driver who covers all three in a single loop.
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