Ubud · Gianyar
Gunung Kawi
Temple in the Ubud area, 30 min north-east. One of the places that shape rental demand and villa prices around it. Photos, what to expect and what it means for a buyer.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons · 1: Karinkeren, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2: Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 3: Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 4: Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0 · 6: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0
About the place
Eleventh-century rock shrines in the Pakerisan river gorge: ten seven-metre sanctuaries cut into the cliff in memory of King Anak Wungsu and his family. Some 300 steps lead down through rice terraces and stalls.
Together with Tirta Empul it is part of the Pakerisan cultural landscape, a UNESCO site. One of the island's most atmospheric temples and a reason to explore northern Gianyar.
In brief
For a villa buyer nearby
Cultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. Nightly rate in Ubud: $113, occupancy 36.6% (polygon), 55–65% for established villas, land $250–750/m² (IDR 0.4–1.2B/are). Full figures with sources, unit types and the 2026 rules are on the area page. Open the area page →
Bali by area: how Ubud compares with the other 18 areasCultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. Land and villa prices, nightly rates, occupancy, who it suits, the 2026 rules. Every figure has a source.
Open the map →More places in Ubud
Sacred Monkey ForestNature · central Ubud
Tegallalang Rice TerracesNature · 20 min north
Campuhan Ridge WalkNature · 10 min walk from the centre
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren)Culture · central Ubud
Ubud Art MarketPlace · central Ubud
Tirta EmpulTemple · 30 min north-east
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)Temple · 10 min east
Saraswati TempleTemple · central Ubud
Tegenungan WaterfallNature · 25 min southAll landmarks of the area → · All places in Bali →
FAQ
Where is Gunung Kawi?
Gunung Kawi is in the Ubud area (Gianyar regency, Bali), 30 min north-east.
What is Gunung Kawi?
Eleventh-century rock shrines in the Pakerisan river gorge: ten seven-metre sanctuaries cut into the cliff in memory of King Anak Wungsu and his family.
Is it worth buying a villa near Gunung Kawi?
Cultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. New construction allowed by zoning. Prices, occupancy and risks with sources are on the Ubud page.
Updated 2026-09-20. Not a public offer. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, licences as stated. DOMA is an agency and does not run this place.
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