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Sunset

Sanur Sunset at Pura Blanjong

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from Bali’s oldest temple, starting with a sweet treat nearby.

Best time: 18:15About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:15

    Massimo

    Grab a scoop of the superb homemade gelato at Massimo. The sweet treat is the ideal way to cool down before the evening heat breaks.

  2. 18:00

    Pura Blanjong

    Walk 11 minutes from the gelato shop to Pura Blanjong. This is the most notable temple in Sanur, known for the Prasati Blanjong stone pillar. Find a quiet spot near the entrance to settle in.

  3. 18:45

    Pura Blanjong

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the temple grounds and the historic inscription.

  4. 19:30

    Warung Blanjong

    End the evening with dinner at Warung Blanjong, just a 3-minute walk away. Order the pepes be pashi (steamed fish wrapped in banana leaves) for an authentic Balinese finish.

Local tip

Massimo and Warung Blanjong are both open late, so you have plenty of time. Warung Blanjong is especially busy, so arriving early for dinner helps avoid a wait.

Check before you go

  • Massimo is open 11:00-22:00.
  • Warung Blanjong is open 11:00-21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sanur (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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