Believed to have been used for nearly a thousand years, the Banjar Hot Springs, known locally as Permadian Air Panas, hold deep spiritual and cultural significance dating back to at least the 10th century. Oral traditions and local belief suggest these sacred springs have long served as a place for ritual purification and healing, well before the arrival of modern tourism.

Established in 1876, Vihara Dharmayana stands as one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bali and the only one of its kind in Kuta. Known locally as Kongco Kuta, the temple was built to honour Tan Hu Cin Jin, a Chinese nobleman and architect who served the King of Mengwi. The site was famously visited by the 14th Dalai Lama during his tour of the island in 1982.

Long before it became a quiet suburb near Kuta, Tuban was a vital coastal hub within the ancient Kingdom of Badung, linking Bali to the wider archipelago through maritime trade. Its name, drawn from the sound of retreating waves, reflects a deeper spiritual rhythm, one that still echoes through Balinese belief in the cycles of life, death and rebirth.