Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu temple complex that has unique architectural features. The temple courtyard is reachable from the roadside and up 38 flights of stairs. Carved sandstone statues depicting mythical animals and Balinese folklore figures adorn the staircases and the central vestibule. The temple’s walls are also ornate with porcelain plates, harking back to the historical relationship between the local Balinese kingdom and China.
There are some particularly fine statues and paintings within the Kehen Termple complex, commencing with the highly decorated entry with carved guardian statues taken from the Hindu Ramayana classic. There are three courtyard terraces and the sacred Banyan Tree (Waringin-Ficus Benjamina) with a monks cell built up high on a platform in the branches.
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