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Ujung Water Palace

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Putu Rusanti (02021023)

Ujung Water Palace which by the local people is called as Taman Soekasada Ujung was built in 1919. However the launching of this complex of water palace was performed in 1912. The water palace was constructed by the late King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik between 1909 and 1945. Actually, this palace was built to welcome and serve important guests and Kings from neighboring countries, besides for the pleasure of the King and his royal family.

Taman Soekasada Ujung took place at Tumbu village, Karangasem district. It is approximately 85 km from Airport Denpasar and 5 km from Amlapura. In Taman Soekasada Ujung, you will see beautiful nature panorama. It is one of cultural tourist object that is famous in Bali. Taman Soekasada Ujung has been announced to be cultural tourist objects because of cultural heritages exist in Karangasem regency. The place was protected and kept by the government. In Taman Soekasada Ujung, you will see the architecture that is still exist until now. The complex of this water is the combination of Balinese and European architectures. There are three big and large ponds inside the area. In the middle of the main pond, there is a building that connected to the edge of the pond by 2 bridges.

On the highest level of this complex, we will find a great statue of ”warak” (rhinoceros). Under the statue, there is a Bull statue. From this high place we will see a marvelous view of sea, hills, and green forest. The beauty of Mount Agung combined with the green terraced rice fields are the amazing panorama that will make your heart falling in love with this palace. The greatest of Ujung Water Palace had been destructed by the explosion of Mount Agung which was made worst by the great shake happened in 1979. And then, the recovery had been performed to bring back the glory of this complex of water palace by holding a reconstruction and revitalization project on it. Although it is not as great as it was, the beautiful panorama can be seen here this moment. Now day, Tourism activity in this area is supported by the available of food stalls, small restaurants and quite large parking area. Visitors who are interested in local crafts product can find some of them in art shops available here.