Lake Buyan In Center Bali Island Indonesia
11 December 2025Visitors to Bali, especially those from Europe, truly appreciate the natural scenery, whether it's beaches, mountains, waterfalls, or lakes. Trekking is a popular pastime for European tourists. This contrasts sharply with Asian tourists, who prefer crowded places like malls, spas, and other public spaces.
If you enjoy natural scenery and are planning a vacation to Bali, a visit to the central part of the island is highly recommended. The mountain ranges in the center of the island, from west to east, create exotic views. Bali, a small island, also boasts four lakes with beautiful views.

Buyan Lake is the smallest lake in Bali, located just next door to Tamblingan Lake; hence, this lake is also called Bali Twin Lake. It is located in the plateau area with cool weather covering it. It is situated in the highland with hills and rainforest surrounding it. Since the location is in the plateau area, the fog usually blankets the area. This lake can be seen from the top of the hill, which is called Asah Gobleg. Asah Gobleg itself is the name of the countryside located on top of a hill where villagers with agricultural life on top of it. Oranges thrive in this area.
The trip from Sanur, Kuta, Denpasar Airport, and Seminyak takes approximately two hours, it is about 67 km. Travel time is slightly shorter if departing from the Ubud area. Renting a self-drive car is one of the best alternatives, as it gives you ample time to plan your itinerary and enjoy the beautiful, green scenery.
Buyan Lake has a breadth of about 3,9 Km, with a maximum depth of Buyan lake is 87 meters, and the water volume is 0,116 km3. As a tourist destination, Buyan Lake can be seen from Asah Gobleg Village, and it has been the stop point with a traditional chair along the road. Many tourists stop over here to take selfies and capture the beautiful scenery. There are several interesting photo booths featuring truly extraordinary views.
The temperature in this place is relatively cool in particularly at night time and it is visited by many tourists, in particular from the local area. It is just a step from the most famous tourist destinations in Bedugul Bali those Ulun Danu Temple, Beratan Lake, and Botanical Garden.
Those sites are just 2 km from those 3 other tourist destinations. The unique thing about Buyan Lake is that the location is just beside Tamblingan Lake; therefore, this site is well known as Bali Twin Lake.
So interested in visiting Lake Buyan? Plan your Bali vacation and book a car rental now. We offer self-drive and driver-driven rentals in a variety of vehicles, from small jeeps and city cars to seven-seat standard cars and vans. Car can be delivered to your hotel or Denpasar Airport. Contact us on WhatsApp at 62 85737187321 for a faster response. We look forward to welcoming you!















