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Mount Kawi vs Saraswati Temple
Saraswati Temple and Mount Kawi are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mount Kawi ranks significantly higher than Saraswati Temple. Mount Kawi is ranked #1 in Bali with praise from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Mount Kawi
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Pakrisan River, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
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Travel + Leisure
"Steeped in mystery, this extraordinary 11th-century monument—just northeast of Ubud—is a true don’t-miss."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The place has great charm... a sacred spring supplies the baths, where residents of Sebatu come to purify themselves."
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Do not photograph the bathers.
Frommer's
"This temple was made by King Marakata Near as an altar for King Udayana, an inscription dates the temple to A.D. 945."
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Saraswati Temple
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Jalan Raya, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Frommer's
"The royal family commissioned this temple and water garden, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of art and learning."
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Travel + Leisure
"Balinese Barong on Rangda dance performances take place at Pura Taman Saraswati (Ubud Water Palace). It's the hub of Ubud, and surrounded by crafts stalls."
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