The Tampaksiring Palace is one of 6 Presidential Palaces of Indonesia, it is located in Tampaksiring, near Ubud. This extensive palace is a modern building with elements of Balinese architecture. The main pavilions are on a higher ground overlooking Tirta Empul Temple and Mount Agung.

One of our most favourite areas in the complex was a small pond with a seat where Soekarno, Indonesia’s first president, used to contemplate on how to achieve a more prosperous Indonesia while watching the locals participating in purification rituals at Tirta Empul Temple.

Jembatan Persahabatan (the Bridge of Friendship), a 40-metre long bridge which was built to promote friendship and relation among state and official visitors. Another impressive area in the complex was the convention hall where official events are usually held.