The bamboo viewing platform at Lahangan Sweet, looking out over the valley
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Why visit Lahangan Sweet
Just up the road from Lempuyang, but at a different elevation than the temple itself, Lahangan Sweet is a small hillside spot built specifically for the view — a set of wooden and bamboo platforms extending out over the hillside, framing Mount Agung on one side and glimpses of the coastline on the other. It's less about the destination itself and more about the panorama, and an easy add-on since it's so close to Lempuyang.
What to see and do
- Bamboo viewing platform — the main deck extending over the hillside, the classic photo spot at Lahangan Sweet.
- Tree platforms — smaller elevated perches built into trees along the ridge, each with a slightly different angle on the valley.
- Mount Agung views — on clear days the volcano dominates the skyline behind the valley and rice terraces below.
Best time to visit
Morning generally offers the clearest skies before clouds build up around Mount Agung later in the day. Since it's only about 1 hour from Amed and close to Lempuyang, it's an easy stop to combine with a sunrise temple visit.
Quick Facts
| Distance from Amed | ~1 hour by private car |
| Best for | Photography, panoramic Mount Agung views |
| Good to combine with | Lempuyang Temple |
| Entrance fee | Small ticket fee, paid on-site |
Getting there: Lahangan Sweet is included on our Hidden Paradise tour, and is an easy add-on to a Lempuyang sunrise trip.
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How far is Lahangan Sweet from Amed?
Lahangan Sweet is only about 1 hour from Amed by private car, a little further up the mountain from Lempuyang Temple (though at a different elevation, not the temple’s summit).
What is Lahangan Sweet known for?
It's a hillside viewpoint with wooden platforms built out over the valley, popular for photos with Mount Agung and the coastline in the background.
Is there an entrance fee at Lahangan Sweet?
Yes, there is a small entrance ticket paid on-site, separate from your private transfer or tour price.