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Bali’s Lempuyang Temple doesn’t actually have a lake

You’ve probably seen a picture of The Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali’s oldest temples and often called the Gates of Heaven.

It has risen in popularity primarily because of the reflection photos tourists have posted on social media apps like Instagram… but don’t be fooled! The reflection that most people think comes from a lake in front of the temple just comes from a mirror held under the camera by a local – for a donation.

Bali’s Lempuyang Temple doesn’t actually have a lake