BALI PLACES OF INTEREST
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Sanih
Located 17 km from Singaraja. It's a serene coast where tourists
can plunge in a breezy spring swimming pool. Amenities include
lodgings and restaurants.
Alas Kedaton Amlapura
One of the most famous monkey forrest. It's one of the place
in Bali where monkeys exist, free and peaceful. These hundreds
of monkeys are a real appeal for the tourists.
Amed
Amed is a resort town that will bring back the old memory
of Kuta. Completed with simple tourist supporting facilities
such as Losmen, small hotels and amateur entertainment, Amed
is a popular site for snorkeling.
Bangli
Bangli was the capital city of Gelgel dynasty kingdom. The
largest and most sanctified temple of the district is Pura Kehen,
a mountain haven and state temple of Bangli.
Banjar
Tourists can enjoy hot spring bathing place with pool in
Banjar, which is the northern coast of Bali.
Batubulan
It's a village outside Denpasar and stretching for about
2 km. The attraction of this village is stone-carving shops
lining the roadside displaying exquisite work of art.
Batu Karu
Mount Batukaru grants an exceptional shade to the entire
district of Tabanan. The gloom of Pura Luhur (Luhur temple)
achieves the best scenery.
Batur
Located less than an hour from north Bangli. Danau Batur
is Bali's largest lake and cribbed with the calderas of an active
volcano named Gunung Batur.
Bedugul
Bedugul is the name of both a small city and a mountain-lake
resort area, which Balinese have long used for weekend retreats.
Besakih
Besakih is the most sanctified and influential of the island's
countless temples. The temple houses inherited shrines for all
Hindu Balinese, who regard Pura Besakih as the apex of holiness.
Bona
Located between Blahbatu and Gianyar, Bona is the center
for high quality bamboo furniture.
Bukit Jambul
The spectacular landscape of rice terraces can be enjoyed
from Bukit Jambul.
Candi Dasa
As a recognized resort area for over topical decades, Candi
Dasa is an entryway to East Bali. Compared to the resorts in
southern part of Bali, Candi Dasa is much simpler.
Offering low budget accommodation and few upscale hotels, the
main attraction of Candi Dasa is a dazzling landscape of the
beach. Blighted by jetties protruding into the water, intended
to stop the erosion caused by coral blasting for years.
Canggu
Canggu is one of attraction point for surfer's fans.
Celuk
Various types of silver and gold crafts are offered in Celuk.
Delod Berawah
Delod Berawah offers a dazzling and peaceful beach in the
west coast of Bali.
Denpasar
Located in the northeast of Kuta, Denpasar is a parish capital
with an aristocratic history. Formerly a market city, Denpasar
has grown to be a metropolis city. A variety of attractions
from historical memorial to art center can be found in Denpasar.
As the capital city of Bali, Denpasar has been a focus of development
although it still retains pleasant environment.
The Bali Museum consists
of a charming series of separate buildings, including models
of both palace and temple structural design. There are various
arts, crafts and other items to display, while Abiankapas is
the arts center with collection of modern painting and woodcarving.
Abiankapas is also a location where traditional dances and gamelan
performances take place.
Gianyar
Gianyar is the rich artistic district and has given Bali
much of its character as a heart of vision. The specialty of
this area is woven kain endek used in customary wear.
Gilimanuk
Gilimanuk plays its role as a west seaport of Bali. Daily
ferry service (Bali - Java) are run. It also offers a beautiful
view from the busy harbor.
Gitgit
Gitgit is a waterfall that flow vigorously especially during
the rainy season.
Goa Gajah
The Elephant Cave is a representative of culture and history
preservation in the island of Bali. Previously, it was a set
of buildings structure used for prayer as well as for meditation
and austere practices.
Structurally interesting, the entry of the cave appears to be
framed by a stunning relief where animals and plants figures
are tangled.
The whole complex is completely conserved. Almost certainly,
it is there that the faithful went to wash their hands and face
before retreating to meditate.
Goa Lawah
The Goa Lawah Temple or the Bat Cave name comes from the
fact that this well-built blessed complex rises right facing
a cave where factually thousands of bats hang serenely from
its walls, slumbering until the time comes to take off in fight,
normally at night, to go look for good.
Gunung Kawi
Sitting in a beautiful panoramic setting, Gunung Kawi is
visited not only for the lush natural setting but also for the
monuments that stand out as a symbol of culture.
The Gunung Kawi sanctuary is still used today for ritual ceremonies
and the local population gathers here periodically to offer
the usual gifts, to pay homage to the ancient king and his family,
and to pray the gods.
A set of buildings of rock temples is grouped in three locations.
There are 10 temples in this area.
Jati Luwih
Jati Luwih is a mountain village and famed for its magnificent
landscapes. The whole landscape of the southern Bali can be
seen from this area.
Jimbaran
Jimbaran is another resort near Kuta, which the tourist
are quite fond of. It's a drowsy bay where flotillas of fishing
boats blush the panorama.
Jogging is widely practiced sport in Jimbaran beach and is especially
tempting in the covered glow of sunset. It's also an admired
spot for windsurfing and sailing small craft, which are obtainable
for rent.
The quietness of Jimbaran is a perfect attraction to spend sometime
while feeling the sensation of sea breeze and facing the sunset.
Jungut Batu
Located in Lembongan Island, the tourist attraction offers
white sandy beach for surfers and divers with simple accommodation
facilities.
Kamasan
One of the most famous art centers in Bali offering typical
traditional paintings, gold, silver and brass works.
Kebun Raya Bedugul
Kebun Raya Bedugul or Bedugul Botanical Garden is renowned
for its wide selection of plants. It's a very airy site with
mountain atmosphere.
Kerambitan
This is a place where Tabanan royal family has two palaces
(Puri Anyar and Puri Agung Wisata) and showcases their tektekan
gamelan ensemble of bamboo split-drums with clappers made of
wood.
Kintamani
An enormous volcano dominates the district of Kintamani,
in the Bangli regency. Tourists can enjoy the very enjoyable
climate, the natural beauties as well as sole tradition carried
on by the villagers.
Kusamba
Fishermen's daily activities can be seen in this village.
Kuta
As a pearl of Bali, Kuta is one of the best beaches in Asia,
with the only waves, which breaks over sand instead of a coral.
This most popular tourist destination has succeeded in combining
the need of local people and visitors. The original Kuta villagers
have involved in the tourism industry for years.
Kuta and surrounding offers various kind of accommodation, from
simple and cheap accommodation provided by the locals to luxurious
accommodation managed by international hotel chain.
Kuta's seas are ideally best for surfing. Everyday both Balinese
and foreigners are found along the golden sands of Kuta beach.
Kuta area is also completed with various tourist facilities
such as restaurants, pubs, bars, souvenir shops, tattoo parlors
and travel offices.
Along the north of Kuta, Legian street offers a number of high
quality boutiques, excellent restaurants, cafes and bars influenced
by western style. Exclusive hotels can be easily found in Seminyak,
further north of Kuta, while antiques wooden furniture shops
in Jalan Raya Kerobokan.
Lovina Beach
In the western part of Singaraja, long stretch of black
sand beach encompasses Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem
and Temukus villages collectively called Lovina.
Lining up of busy losmen and hotels with the depleted shady
sea makes Lovina one of the most stirring beaches in Bali.
Tranquility, incredible under water world and dolphins are the
magnetism of Lovina. From Lovina, visiting Pulau Menjangan,
which is a part of West Bali National Park will be interesting
for diving lover.
Mas
Mas is best known for its intricate woodcarvings and masks.
Medewi
Medewi is an ordinary beach that is a popular surf spot.
Menjangan Island
As a part of Bali Barat National Park, Menjangan Island
is well known for its magnificent underwater world. Another
attraction of the island is protected deer.
Negara
Negara in West Bali is the capital of Jembrana district,
and the home of the famous buffalo races, which run between
July and October.
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is a lovely commune devoted to tourism. The objective
of the establishment was to meet all demands of tourism. The
most exclusive and well-known remedy in Bali offers the best
in terms of tourists structures and services, well-built and
efficient hotel complexes with inclusive facilities, golf course
with international standards where worldwide competition are
also held, luxurious shops and exclusive beaches for tourists
only.
The village of Bualu, in Nusa Dua area has a picturesque site
as well as for its relative isolation from densely populated
areas. Most of hotel in Nusa Dua is landmark of the new Balinese
architecture.
Padang Bai
A flawlessly shaped bay cradled by the hills, Padang Bai
is a perfect escape in the east of Bali. As a transit harbor
to Bali neighboring islands such as Nusa Penida and lombok,
passenger and cargo vessel departing everyday.
There are a few losmen provided in Padang Bai. An intimate white
sandy beach and lovely harbor scenery will make the holiday
in Bali even more romantic.
Pancasari
Pancasari offers the best golf course in Bali.
Pejeng
The Pejeng region has some of Bali's most prehistoric monuments
and leftovers. With the location in a verdant green valley surrounded
by terraced rice paddies, there are 10 impressive rock-cut holy
places of Gunung Kawi. The shrines are engraved out of the rock
face in a reproduction of actual statues.
Another important sites are the rock carvings at Yeh Pulu, the
Pura Samuan Tiga and Goa Gajah (the elephant cave). One of the
most impressive ancient times heritage is Pura Penataran Sasih.
This temple was the religious center of the old Pejeng Kingdom.
Peliatan
Peliatan is the center of legong dance and kecak dance.
It's also a center for tourists who want to purchase several
of artistic woodcarvings.
Penelokan
With the location 1450 meters above sea level, Penelokan
is a spectacular site to take pleasure in viewing Gunung Batur
or Batur Mountain.
Pulaki
Located in the north coast of Bali, Pulaki has sacred temples
where temple can be found among the trees and monkeys live free.
Hot spring is also the attraction of Pulaki.
Putung
Putung offers marvelous landscape of the valleys and seas.
Rambut Siwi
It is the site where the biggest temple on the cliff bestows
an exceptional shade and located in the west of Bali.
Semarapura / Klungkung
Klungkung is the past name of the capital of the Klungkung
District, today known as Semarapura. At the era of the kingdom,
it was in fact the capital of all Bali island. Klungkung has
a particular status in the Bali's history and civilization.
As an artistic center, the palaces of Klungkung's King and aristocrat
family supported and developed the methods of music, drama and
arts that thrive today in Bali. The regency capital was moved
to Klungkung from close Gelgel in 1710 and at this point a new
fortress was built. Today the remains of the old fortress, Puri
Semarapura, demolished in 1908, are within the foundation of
Taman Gili.
Its main magnetism is Kertagosa, a prehistoric building located
in the center of the city, which plays a significant role of
the region's cultural tourism. The tourists can enjoy the valuable
painted ceilings.
Sangeh
Sangeh is one of the most famous monkey forest located in
the district of Badung. In keeping with tradition, it has a
pala and a temple, the Taman Sari.
Since monkeys rule the area, tourists should turn to qualified
personnel in case of any problem.
Sanur
The main attraction of Sanur beach are the beaches with
their very white sand and the beauty of constantly calm water.
Sanur area has all level of accommodation and solid network
of infrastructure.
Sanur is also the place where the few remaining of Brahman Kuasa
villages found. Some of the charming ritual procession such
as Bali's only all-female keris dance is held in this area.
The Prasasti Blanjong, an emblazoned pillar here dated AD 913,
is Bali's earliest behind the times relic and is now kept in
a temple in Blanjong village, southern part of Sanur.
Sayan
Located in the southern part of Kedewatan, Sayan is a small
village in Ubud that reel on the edge of amazingly astonishing
Sayan ridge, with the Agung River plunging along the bottom.
The panorama is certainly some Bali's most spectacular. The
Ayung is a popular place for whitewater rafting trips.
Selat & Iseh
By visiting this area, tourist will have the opportunity
to capture the stunning landscape with Agung Mountain as the
background.
Serangan Island
Serangan Island is well known as 'Turtle Island'. Diving
area is available in this area. The other attraction in the
island is Sakenan Temple.
Singaraja
Singaraja is the largest city after Denpasar. The population
includes many ethnic and religious groups.
Singaraja has a historical library, The Gedong Kirtya that collects
more than 3,000 Balinese manuscripts. The Dutch established
it in the late 1920s. It has the finest collection of lontar,
which is a traditional books emblazoned on palm leaf strips
and potted between two pieces of wood or bamboo.
Sukawati
A wide collection of artwork with reasonable prices can
be found on the art market of Sukawati.
Suluban
Suluban is one of the most excellent beaches for surfing.
Tabanan
Tabanan's shore is an emergent tourist resorts, even though
its coast is quite dangerous, with little reef as buffer. At
the end of every side road to the coast lies a long beach, with
surf sometimes break over 3 meters high.
Tabanan's landscape varies from volcanic mountains to terraced
rice plains. This is the rice bowl of Bali, with higher production
of rice than anywhere else. Tabanan, with its beaches and tropical
rainforests, is one of the most beautiful districts in Bali.
In Krambitan, the Tabanan royal family has two palaces - Puri
Anyar and Puri Agung Wisata.
Tampak Siring
As a home of numerous woodcarvers, tourist can find a wide
selection of woodcarving products. Another attraction in Tampak
Siring is the Presidential Palace designed by former Indonesian
President Sukarno.
Tanah Lot
Located in Tabanan, just across the boundary of Badung regency,
Tanah Lot is the most well-known and photographed temple.
A truly remarkable and feature temple, Tanah Lot is built on
a stony narrow piece of terrain, which the high tides transform
into an island, making right of entry from the land impossible.
It is particularly reminiscent at sunset when the illumination,
at times a slender thread and others, a dazzling spark, springs
back the waves. The beach around Tanah Lot is less comfortable
for swimming but great for horse riding and watching spectacular
sunset. Although surfing can be done in this area but it's recommended
not for beginner.
Tenganan
Tenganan village is located just west of Candi Dasa. This
is one of the homes of the Bali Aga (original Balinese), the
first population of Bali. The Tengananese believe they have
been chosen to honor the royal family by offering sacrifices
and rituals, and by managing the neighboring lands.
Recently the society has opened itself up to outsiders, although
strict rules still apply, especially concerning marriage to
outsiders. Tenganan features wonderful fabrics, one of the most
renowned is gringsing double weave ikat cloth.
Tirta
Gangga
Tirta Gangga is the site of a beautiful palace by the water,
built by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut,
in 1947. Some part of the palace was demolished by the eruption
in 1963, but the famous bathing pools remains. The palace offers
a great peace.
Toya
Bungkah
Toya Bungkah is a stop over for travelers who climb Mount
Batur. It has a hot spring presumed to have therapeutic traits.
Trunyan
Just across of Lake Batur, tourists can visit Trunyan, the
best-known Bali Aga village. Original Balinese lives in this
village. Previously, their ancestor rejected changes brought
by Majapahit aggressor of Java in the 14th Century.
The villagers keep their remarkable funeral tradition. The dead
are left in an open lowest point for nature to eradicate, and
are enclosed only by a cloth and a bamboo roof.
After being Isolated for centuries, Trunyanese keeps under veil
of secrecy Bali's largest traditional statue, they believe is
the God of the world's center.
Tulamben
With the panorama changing drastically to dry hills covered
with scrub, Tulamben is quieter and even more popular for diving.
As one of the most renowned diving site in Indonesia, Tulamben
offers diverse marine life and magnificent under water world.
Ubud
Ubud has become known worldwide as a center for the arts
and is located 25 Kilometers from Denpasar. Spectacularly set
among lush rice paddies and the stunning hillsides of central
Bali, Ubud harbors a number of palaces and temples, museums
and art galleries, and a host of cafes and restaurants.
Uluwatu
These beaches are popular among surfers. Lack of supporting
facilities is not an obstacle for tourist with adventure spirit
to conquer the waves.
Now, a number of infrastructure developments have been started
to establish in these area. This means as an effort to provide
a good accessibility for anyone who come there.
West Bali National Park
West Bali National Park covers about 70,000 hectares and
famous for white starling (Leucopsar Rothchildii) and wild bull
(Boss Javanicus).
Yeh Pulu
Yeh Pulu is an ancient relief on a rock wall.
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