Rich in natural landscape, culture and history, this charming island has something for everybody. From mountain villages and metropolitan areas to beaches and temples — the gist of Bali is captured from those must-visit attractions.
Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot Temple is a spiritual and cultural milestone, cherished because of its natural beauty. Perched in an offshore stone, it’s an idyllic backdrop of the sea. It is itself a stunning spot to get a selfie, particularly at sunset. With this guided tour, you will have to learn more about the temple and find out the very best of Ubud through the eyes of a neighbourhood.
Tirta Empul Temple
Locals feel that the holy water flowing in the Tirta Empul Temple can heal and cleanse their bodies and spirits. Soaking from the spring water in this tranquil and historical temple is an adventure never to be overlooked.
Seminyak
This integral neighbourhood is where there are virtually anything from humble traditional stores to luxury designer boutiques. This area also includes its share of idyllic beaches, lined with vibrant restaurants and bars that stay open until dawn.
Padang Padang Beach
Probably best recognised for its appearance in the film Eat, Pray, Love (2010), this once-hidden gem lives up to the hype. A complete corner where you can cool from the sand, float beyond unique rocky structures or browse the waves outside the shore.
Mount Batur
A two-hour increase to the mountain brings you to the island’s most incredible place for basking in sunlight’s first beams. View the sunrise with Mount Abang and Batur Lake in the background. Highly Instagrammable.
Ubud Royal Palace
Ubud was a royal city. Therefore it is not surprising anymore that the region is full of stunning palaces which still endure as cultural and historical landmarks. Even the Ubud Royal Palace, or Puri Saren Ubud, is one of the largest and most could be found in the heart of the neighbourhood.
Pandawa Beach
Past the sparkling blue sea and white, smooth sand, Pandawa Beach is also a cultural milestone; a location that hosts notional amounts of the five epic Pandawa characters in the Mahabharata epic poem, and a place for cultural performances such as the famed Kecak, or passion dancing. You could even enjoy a fun day out canoeing on the serene waters.
Tegalalang Rice Terraces
These Balinese sculptured rice terraces provide tourists with an opportunity to enjoy a precious glimpse of local customs and culture. Tourists can explore the village and meet the inhabitants.
Ubud Monkey Forest
This location is a temple, a lush forest as well as the natural habitat of countless monkeys. Tourists are attracted to the place for the appeal, new, calm atmosphere and the company of lively monkeys through the trip. Sitting at the edge of a stunning cliff, this awe-inspiring temple has cultural worth than meets the eye. As a tourist, you have to find information about the local traditions in your trip, with traditional dancing and drama performances occurring at sunset.
Ubud Art Market
Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali and home to several conventional artists creating distinctive and authentic products which reflect the island. Tourists can find anything from artwork bits to humble slogans.
Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple, Bali’s biggest, sits on the slopes of the island’s highest mountain, Mount Agung. The complex features 86 temples which are over 1,000 years old. Every calendar year, the temple hosts over 70 religious ceremonies or parties attended by Hindu devotees from all around the island.
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