Taman Ujung Water Palace

Taman Ujung Water Palace, also known as Taman Soekasada Ujung, is a former royal palace complex in Tumbu village, Karangasem Regency, southeastern Bali, Indonesia. Built between 1909 and 1921 by the King of Karangasem, it features large pools, bridges, pavilions and gardens blending Balinese and European architectural styles. Set against a coastal and Mount Agung backdrop, it was damaged by the 1963 Mount Agung eruption and 1979 earthquake and later restored as a major cultural heritage attraction.

Visitors can explore a large landscaped complex with three main pools connected by ornate bridges, including the central Bale Gili pavilion in the middle of a lake, plus surrounding gardens, stone pathways, statues and elevated terraces. The site offers open views of the sea, nearby hills and Mount Agung on clear days. Areas include restored royal pavilions, stepped gardens and photo spots across bridges and pools. The environment is open-air, tranquil and largely outdoors with walking routes throughout the grounds.

Commissioned by Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, the last King of Karangasem, and built between 1909 and 1921 with assistance from Dutch architect van den Hentz and Chinese architect Loto Ang. It served as a royal retreat and guest palace for the Karangasem Kingdom. The complex was largely destroyed by the 1963 eruption of Mount Agung and again damaged by an earthquake in 1979, then gradually restored from the early 2000s to preserve its heritage.

Represents the heritage of the Karangasem Kingdom and showcases a distinctive fusion of Balinese, European and Chinese architectural styles. It remains an important cultural landmark in East Bali, illustrating royal garden-palace traditions and is maintained as a protected cultural heritage site for visitors.