Tanah Lot is a stunning rock formation that is regarded to be the tourist and cultural icon for photography in Indonesia, as well as a fine example of exoticism. Tanah Lot Temple, locally known as Pura Tanah Lot, is a pilgrimage temple located on top of Tanah Lot which is said to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. It's a very popular sightseeing attraction, while many tourists visit during the sunset hours.