The Handara Gate in Bali is undeniably stunning, serving as a picturesque Instagram spot. However, its appeal largely rests on aesthetics alone, with little historical or contextual information provided. Visitors often endure long queues just for that perfect snapshot, detracting from the overall experience. If you're seeking cultural depth, this may not be the ideal stop, but for those chasing Instagram-worthy moments, it's worth the wait.

When we got there I was so disappointed. There are so many lovely gates all throughout Bali, it was a long drive with a lot of traffic and it turned out to be just another gate. It looks much more impressive in pictures, in real life it was quite underwhelming. If you are more interested in your social media "likes" than enjoying the sites, then I guess it may be worth it. The line to take pictures was long and goes by number. But people were taking so long when it was their turn so it took forever. Eventually we gave up and left because I didn't want to waste the entire morning lining up. Took a selfie from our spot in the line and used Google pics to edit out other people from the picture. We left and went to Ulunu Danu 5 minutes away which was way more impressive.

I don't understand how this gate to a Golf resort ended up in the "to do" list!! just a tourist trap - you queue up to take photos in front of the gate and pay 10,000 rupiah for the services using your own mobile and those pics are nothing special! Its not even an ancient gate!

Despite its Instagram fame, Handara Gate is nothing more than an ornate entrance to a golf resort that's become a victim of its own social media success. We waited over two hours just to snap a single photo at this overcrowded spot. The area around the gate is packed with tourists forming chaotic queues, all vying for the same shot. While the gate itself is admittedly beautiful with its traditional Balinese design, the experience is completely ruined by the overwhelming crowds. Save your precious vacation time and explore Bali's many other authentic temples and gates instead - ones where you can actually appreciate the architecture and culture without feeling like you're waiting in line at an amusement park.