Perched precariously upon a steep limestone precipice 70 meters above the roaring Indian Ocean, Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's nine key directional temples (*Sad Kahyangan*) guarding the island against evil spirits.

Visitors flock to Uluwatu not only for its spiritual significance and breathtaking sunset views, but also for the nightly Kecak & Fire Dance, an enchanting vocal chant performance recounting the epic Hindu tale of the Ramayana against a twilight sky. Down below lies the carved cliff canyon road leading to the pristine sands of Melasti Beach.