Explore a masterclass in traditional Balinese architecture and landscape garden design. Built in 1634 as the main temple for the Mengwi Kingdom, Taman Ayun (Taman Ayun Temple) (meaning “Beautiful Garden”) is a complex of stunning, multi-tiered meru shrines surrounded by a wide, calm moat, which creates a peaceful atmosphere. A stroll across the bridge leads you into manicured courtyards filled with serene ponds, ancient banyan trees, and ornate gateways. The temple complex is not only beautiful but also holds great historical and spiritual significance, a true cultural oasis.