Bali is famous for beaches, countless waves for surfing, scuba diving, natural sites to visit and explore, an extremely fascinating Hindu culture with colorful ceremonies and magnificent temples; gifted artists producing beautiful artwork in paint, stone, wood, silver and whatever can be shaped. The royal Taman Ayun temple was built by one of the last priests to come to Bali from Java in the 16th century. The temple stands on the top of a huge rock, surrounded by the sea and is one of Bali's most important sea temples. Tanah Lot pays homage to the guardian spirits of the sea.