natural wonder
Nusa Penida
A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast with dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Kelingking Beach dinosaur-shaped cliff.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Bali, Indonesia · Asia
Sampalan is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ulakan, 6km from Nusa Penida.
Sampalan is a town located in Bali, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sampalan sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sampalan to your route.
Klungkung Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Klungkung; Balinese: ᬓᬩᬸᬧᬢᬾᬦ᭄ᬓ᭄ᬮᬸᬂᬓᬸᬂ, Kabupatén Klungkung) is the smallest regency (kabupaten) in the province of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 315 km2 and had a population at the 2024 census of 223,720.
It is bordered by Bangli Regency to its north, Gianyar Regency toRead more
its west, Karangasem Regency and the Lombok Strait to its east, and the Badung Strait and the Indian Ocean to its south. Its regency seat is the town of Semarapura.
The official estimate as of mid-2024 was 223,720 (107,177 males 106,815 and females in 2022).
Semarapura town is easily reached from Gianyar via the highway. The regency is famous for its classic Balinese paintings which mostly depict the story of epics such as Mahabharata or Ramayana. These classical style paintings come from the frescoes of the Balinese palaces and can also be found at Klungkung Palace in the downtown area. Semarajaya Museum is also located in the area.
Some 64.4% of the land area of Klungkung is made of the offshore islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan and eleven smaller islands, which together form Nusa Penida District, of which the town of Sampalan is the administrative centre; the other three districts lie on the island of Bali itself, in its southeast corner.
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Sampalan is located in Bali, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.6736 latitude, 115.5586 longitude.
Sampalan has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Indonesia.
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natural wonder
A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast with dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Kelingking Beach dinosaur-shaped cliff.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A natural rock channel on Nusa Penida's west coast that fills with glass-clear water at low tide, forming an infinity pool above the surf. Swimming is dangerous when swell breaks over the lip.
14 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
A single symmetrical fall dropping into a round jade pool in a fern-lined gorge near Bangli, five minutes' walk from the car park. Quieter than the Ubud-area falls it sits between.
31 km · about 35 min drive
photogenic
The lower temple of the Lempuyang complex on Mount Lempuyang's flank, whose split candi bentar gate frames Mount Agung dead centre. The queue for that alignment can run for hours.
32 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Sheltered east-coast Bali beach with a long paved promenade and calm reef-protected water, a common first or last stop.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Bali's largest and holiest Hindu temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, known as the Mother Temple of Bali.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A lush nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud where hundreds of long-tailed macaques roam freely.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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