Hello friends! With this article, I open a series of articles What to see for a tourist in Bali.
We receive a lot of questions, letters, orders for routes in Bali, from tourists and travelers who go to Paradise Island Gods for 1-3 weeks, so our first column was not chosen by chance, and it concerns entertainment.
After all, this is (among other things) of interest to those who escaped on their long-awaited vacation - to find out where to ride an elephant, find out where to go in the evening, try water attractions, go on a safari, appreciate local rafting, etc.
We already have separate articles for each item, and I see other travelers periodically following in our footsteps - bloggers, expats, but as it turned out, for a typical tourist, who has an average of only 2 weeks for a trip, it is not at all easy to re-read our mountains of materials on Bali and decide where he definitely needs to go, and what can be excluded.
So, quite recently we talked with friends who were going on vacation in Bali, the guys asked us questions, despite the fact that they saw our blog and know that everything is there, but it turned out that it’s not so easy to figure everything out .
It was me, naive, who thought that you open the Bali tab, and immediately everything becomes clear)) we traveled the whole island, we imagine where it is, naturally we are guided by the names of districts, towns and villages, we know what and how, but the reader does not familiar with the island, only sees a lot of incomprehensible names and does not know what to take on, in general, really - the devil will break his leg))
So we have a lot of ideas, but I decided to take the first steps in systematizing information on Bali by combining articles with one common theme. So let's get started!
The most popular tourist attractions in Bali.
Perhaps every tourist, going to the tropics, certainly wants to “make friends” with an elephant - just stroke, ride, feed bamboo or bathe a huge gray good man, watch how they draw, play basketball and even dance 🙂
All this, of course, can be done in Bali, where elephants live in parks, where they are looked after, fed, and washed. Basically, all elephants were brought from the huge Indonesian island of Sumatra. We have already seen elephants before Bali more than once, as in wild nature in India, and rode them on elephant farms, but this time both were delighted, once again, surrounded by gray giants with the kindest eyes
Where to find Elephant Safari Park, how much does an elephant safari cost or just a walk with elephants hugging, what is the best way to feed them, and how to get to a fun elephant show, in general, all useful information about Elephant Safari Park can be found in our detailed colorful article:
Elephant Safari Park is not the only Elephant Park in Bali, we also visited another, less popular park, as another blog tells interesting article, replete with numerous unusual facts about elephants. Also, it was in this park that we had seen enough of the morning rituals of elephants, including funny ones. water procedures little elephants in the pond
Read about all this, as well as how to be in the elephant park absolutely free, read here:
Water activities in Tanjung Benoa
These entertainments are a favorite among both children and adults, and these are far from one-time entertainment. If it is enough to ride an elephant or a camel 1-2 times in a lifetime, then many people want to experience a storm of emotions from water “rides” on every vacation, regardless of the country.
It is the Tanjung Benoa beach area, which is very close to the popular one, that is famous for its variety of water attractions. Everything is here - water cheesecakes and parachutes, bananas and flying fish, kayaking, wakeboarding and windsurfing,
and of course, jet skis
Seawalker - underwater walks
Yes, yes, in Bali there is a unique opportunity to walk along the seabed, you heard right to take a walk, this is not about diving or snorkeling, but about Seawalker tours!
Put on a 37-kilogram spacesuit on your head, descend to a depth of 5 m, where you find yourself surrounded by marine life, mostly colorful tropical fish! Alas, the photo does not convey the sensations and beauty of the underwater kingdom
You can feed the fish, take pictures with them, try to catch them, just walk around and wonder how such a huge spacesuit is not felt at all on your head, and why water does not penetrate inside 🙂
There are 2 points in Bali where you can take such walks: in Tanjung Benoa and near the island of Lembongan (20 minutes from Bali by boat).
Detailed article about seawalker with prices and our impressions:
Submarine diving
Another interesting activity in Bali is diving in a submarine. It descends 45 meters or more under water, which makes it possible to see at depth what is usually only available to divers. Well, the fact of walking on a submarine and taking a selfie against its background already deserves attention.
Diving and snorkeling in Tulamben and Menjangan
Diving in Bali is wonderful, in principle, you can not describe anything further, just put an end to it))
There are gorgeous coral gardens here, rare species of fish, turtles, stingrays can be found underwater. The main diving sites are Tulamben with Amed and Menjangan.
Of the interesting things - in Tulamben there is a sunken ship Liberty, we dived to it even without equipment, if there are no waves, then the water is clear and visibility is excellent, but of course, it’s much more interesting to sink to the very bottom of the ship, climb inside, you can’t do without scuba gear 🙂
You can get there on your own, or pre-order diving in Tulamben, then you will be picked up from anywhere in Bali and taken to the dive site. You can order a dive.
A few photos from the scene, as well as coordinates on how to find the ship, read in our separate article on Tulamben:
Menjangan is located in the north-west of the island, but we ourselves have not yet managed to get there, and few of the tourists reach it, although according to stories, it is very cool there. As soon as we go, we will write about this place in more detail.
And the most amazing diving, according to dive acquaintances who have repeatedly dived here, is just off the coast of the small island of Nusa Penida (only half an hour by speedboat from Bali). It is there that one of the most the best places for diving, because there are huge manta rays and other more exotic inhabitants of the warm sea.
There is a good diving school on Nusa Penida, during our trip we met European guys, the founders of the dive school, but alas, we never dived with them, because we got into the muddy water season, when manta rays migrated to more deep places. On Penida there are spots for advanced divers with underwater grottoes and caves, as well as those that can be reached from the shore without a boat, which is convenient for beginners.
Not as diverse as Penida, but quite excellent diving and snorkeling all around east coast, read our descriptions of these places here:
Well, if you want not just to look at the fish, but to see someone bigger, then it's best to go to the neighboring island of Nusa Penida and dive there with manta rays (huge stingrays).
At the point where manta rays are found, you can like Well, if you have a couple of days left, then we recommend staying in Nusa Penida for a couple of days - this is very beautiful island. Again, you can get there and plan the entire route on your own, or do it as part of a group - you will be picked up from the hotel, taken to the island and shown there all the most interesting.
Rafting
There are 2 rivers in Bali where rafting is organized. Rafting on the Ayung River is considered more scenic because there are gorges/canyons, small waterfalls, and even a wall with Balinese prints. The river itself, despite a large number of thresholds of category II and III, yet more calm, so the descent here is not for sports interest, but more, as they say, “for fun” 🙂 Rafting is possible even with children (from 8 years old).
On the second river, Telaga Waja, there are fewer scenic spots along the route, but as a bonus, there is a spectacular descent along an artificial dam.
So decide for yourself what you like best, in any case, if you are in the mood for leisure and are ready for adventure, then rafting in Bali is just what you need!
Rafting in Bali is offered by many companies, prices are from $25 to $80, the cost varies, depending on the service provided and the length of the route (there are alloys from 3 to 9 km)
canyoning
If the feeling of adrenaline from rafting is not enough for you, then go canyoning - there will be even more impressions and emotions! Canyoning includes a variety of ways to descend: jumping from waterfalls of various heights, sliding along stone chutes, descending on a carabiner - when you need to relax your hands and soar on the belay and "rock climbing" descent with ropes and carabiners
Canyoning is an opportunity to walk through the wild jungles and gorges, see the incredible landscapes of waterfalls and touch the world of extreme sports in a completely safe way.
Dolphins at dawn
Many people really crave to see dolphins in the ocean, and this can be done in the north of Bali, in the Lovina Beach area. At dawn, tourists are put into fishing boats and taken to the ocean, where dolphins arrive at the right time. They sail for breakfast, yes, they are fed from boats, but how else would they swim, what interest do they have in tourists 🙂
The pleasure costs about $15-25, depending on the company providing the tour.
Kecak, Legong and Barong dances
There are 3 main traditional dances in Bali - Kecak, Barong and Legong. All of them are very different, the most unusual and bewitching is Kechak, he is able to even enter a trance, I won’t describe it, it’s better to see it once)
In terms of energy and drama, Barong is in no way inferior to Kechak, it is also more of a theatrical performance than a dance. A fight between the evil witch Rangda and the good mythical creature Barong is played out on the stage.
Well, for pleasure and aesthetic pleasure, in my opinion, Legong is most suitable - a dance of femininity, youth, purity and grace.
This is really a very unusual and beautiful dance of young fragile and flexible girls and girls in silk, embroidered with gold, outfits with expressive makeup on their faces.
The plot in Legong, as well as in the Kecak dance and other traditional Balinese dances, is less important than the dance itself, which hypnotizes with melodic overflows of music, and fascinates with clear, and at the same time smooth movements of the dancers, where everything is involved - from fingertips to eye
Dance performances take place at different venues almost every evening, at least in the cultural capital of the island - Ubud and its environs. The pleasure costs 70-80 thousand rupees, the performance lasts about an hour.
Also at sunset, performances are held in almost all the main tourist temples of the island, for example, such as Well, and of course, I captured these colorful dances on camera:
It was an unexpected discovery for me that there is a theater in Bali, and even with a large-scale show of this level. Devdan's production is really very cool and professional, we have something to compare with, we were at the performance of "Mystery" from the Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, during, (more precisely in Macao) - at the show, in St. Petersburg - at the performances of the Todes ballet.
Here, everything is about the same, only with a Balinese accent, in the performance there are elements of the culture of the brightest islands of Indonesia - Sumatra, Kalimantan, Papua, and of course, everything is very large-scale and colorful, there are episodes with fire, water in the air on the ropes
In general, if you like to get aesthetic pleasure, I recommend planning a Devdan show for the evening, especially since the theater is located in one of the most popular tourist areas Bali - Nusa Dua.
Alas, photo and video shooting at the show is prohibited, but this did not stop us from sharing our impressions with you and taking a couple of shots with the artists after the performance.
Detailed information about the Devdan show, about which places in the hall are better to take, and so on, in our article:
Taman Nusa - park of culture and traditions of Indonesia
Taman Nusa is a new huge park of culture and traditions of Indonesia for curious tourists. In addition to museums, here you can not only look at houses typical for each region from the outside, but also look inside, touch utensils, sit on antique armchairs and the most interesting thing is to chat with the original inhabitants of various Indonesian islands or watch their work, whether - modeling, sewing, and other household chores.
The park also hosts performances, dancing, playing musical instruments, singing, you can participate in everything, the employees and artists of the park are happy to help you learn a new craft 🙂
In a few hours in Taman Nusa Park, I filmed a lot of material, and thanks to the cool guide Ketutu, we simply could not help but fall in love with the culture of Indonesia, we urgently wanted to see all the islands with their buildings and peoples live!
Also, during our visit, we met and talked a little with an interesting businessman - the creator of this unique corner of culture in Bali, Santoso Senangsyah and his family.
In addition to a walk in the park, we were offered to dress up in traditional Javanese wedding dresses, we had never taken such photos before, but here we had a reason - and the outfits turned out to be suitable))
For a detailed article about Taman Nusa Park in Bali, vivid photos of unusual houses and colorful residents, see and read here:
Bali Zoo and Bali Safari & Marine Park
You can look at wild animals in Bali in two places - in the Zoo and in the Safari Park. If you choose one thing, then perhaps you should stop at the Safari Park - there, on an area of more than 40 hectares, you can see Javanese leopards, African giraffes, zebras, rhinos,
giant monitor lizards from Komodo Island and other animals.
Night safari deserves special attention - this is for those who want to tickle their nerves with a close (but safe) meeting with lions and tigers.
In addition, in the park you can ride elephants and feed them, visit an aquarium with 40 species of various tropical fish. Also in the park there is a Balinese theater with dance performances, in general, you won’t be bored 🙂
Bali Bird Park
More than 2,000 tropical plants from various regions of the country grow in this park, and almost 1,000 of the 250 bird species live. In addition to the birds themselves, both in cages and flying around the park, or arrogantly walking along the paths, demonstration flights of specially trained birds, cockfighting shows and bird feeding are held here.
The park will be of interest to both adults and children, first of all, everyone will certainly want to take a picture with brightly colored tropical parrots, by the way, they are talking 🙂
The park has small hummingbirds and huge pelicans, owls and handsome pink flamingos, as well as white peacocks.
All the details about Bali Bird Park with our impressions, as well as a couple of dozens of the most interesting facts about the life of birds, read in the article:
This park borders on another, no less interesting tourist attraction - The Rimba Reptile Park, so if you like lizards, iguanas and other “crawlers”, look there too, there is a special price for visiting both parks at the same time.
Waterbom Waterpark
When we learned that Waterbom Water Park in Bali is considered one of the best water parks in Asia, we certainly wanted to visit it
In the company of friends, we spent almost 4 hours in the park, we had plenty of rides on all the slides, some of them more than once, and managed to get a little suntan, because the park is completely open-air!
There are a lot of attractions, some were amused, and some we called the “capsule of death”. The park has pools and sun loungers around them, areas with restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlors, massage pavilions and gaspots for relaxation, as well as a huge playground with mini slides in the pool for kids
About what kind of slides and attractions are in the Waterbom water park, the opening hours and the cost of tickets to the park, as well as how fun you can spend half a day or even a whole day there, read our article:
Finally
As you can see, there is something to do in Bali 🙂 In this list, I tried to combine entertainment to the maximum that will appeal to a variety of tourists, I hope I succeeded. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!
So, are you planning to spend your holidays in Bali? Haven't bought tickets yet? Then, why hesitate, choose the right flight right now! View all possible flight options here.
And to make your vacation bright and colorful, do not forget to book a hotel or villa in advance!
View villas and hotels in Bali here! You can also find many private accommodation options on Airbnb.
Well, if you choose an area tied to the beach, then read our “beach” article about all the beaches of Bali:
If you plan to travel around Bali by car, but feel insecure on left-hand traffic roads, and also do not want to bother with international law, and in general to make a route, then a service is quite common in Bali - car rental with a driver guide.
We have a proven, reliable and very adequate comrade, our Balinese friend Achun. Contact him, he has reasonable prices, he doesn’t wind up too much, but if you say that you learned from us, he will only be happy and maybe even make a discount 🙂 But you don’t have to mention us, in this case we won’t get anything from this, we just want help a good person and our friend 🙂
Achun speaks excellent English and teaches Russian himself, which he does quite well, so you can write to him both in English and in Russian, preferably in simple phrases 🙂 You can write to him here .
Well, if you are more used to taxis, then you will like the fact that online taxi aggregators are developing with might and main in Bali, the largest is Grab. There used to be Uber, but in 2018 they merged with Grab. If you have never used it, then install the application from the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code GRABBONUSRIDE– it gives a discount for new users.
If you have any questions or ideas about entertainment in Bali, write in the comments, we will definitely answer 🙂
Bali is the most suitable island for tourism, where you can see a huge number of attractions, have a good time and just relax.
This island is a paradise for those who love to swim (the island is washed by the Indian Ocean, the Bali Sea Pacific Ocean), for those who like to take photos (the island is famous for its many attractions, beautiful views), and for those who want to brag to their friends, since holidays in Bali are considered one of the most prestigious.
Pura Tanah Lot - working for this moment Hindu temple, cultural symbol of Bali and Indonesia as a whole. It is a very popular tourist place due to its interesting location - on a cliff, in the sea, and you can only approach it at low tide.
Tourists are forbidden to climb into the temple itself along the stairs carved into the rock, since only believers are allowed to pass. But you can come to the foot of the stairs and take a couple of great photos, looking at which, you will remember this most beautiful temple with a smile.
Location: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are rice terraces located on the island of Bali. Known for being able to see terraces underwater, a very beautiful sight! But you need to know that they are not all year round under water, you can also see “dry”, you need to find out from tour operators and trace it on the Internet.
Location: Jatiluwih Village.
Monkey Forest - a forest located in Ubud, inhabited, oddly enough, by monkeys. This is a great place to relax, just a daytime walk. The atmosphere reminiscent of the jungle, the shady area due to the branches of the trees create comfort and tranquility.
In such a place you can relax and sit under the banyan tree. You can also take a couple of funny photos with monkeys roaming freely in the forest, you can feed the inhabitants of the forest and just play with them. The monkey forest is a great place for animal lovers, those who like to relax and unwind, have fun and take pictures!
Location: Jl. Monkey Forest, Kabupaten Gianyar, Ubud.
Volcano Batur is beautiful and high volcano, which is world famous due to the beautiful views that a tourist opens when climbing to its top. This is a great place for sports lovers, as its height is 1717 meters, and to climb to the top you will need to go even more distance. Due to the structure of the volcano, small craters can be seen from its surface, from which steam escapes. They remind of the activity of this volcano.
For tourists there is entertainment - boil eggs in these craters, so do not forget to take them with you when climbing to its top. Batur volcano is a great place for sports lovers, beautiful views and a little snack!
Sekumpul Waterfall is a mesmerizing waterfall that is created for lovers of photography, beautiful views and great atmosphere. Coming to this waterfall, you will be able to see a beautiful transfusion of flowers, the sun playing with crystal water doing their job. You will be able to feel the magnificent smells of nature, water, life. Beautiful sounds of the murmur of the waterfall and the singing of birds.
Sekumpul Waterfall is a great place for lovers of photography, atmosphere and tranquility!
Location: Sekumpul Village.
The Taman Ujung Water Palace is an interesting palace for tourists, built about a century ago. It attracts with its beauty, next to the palace itself there is a lot of beautiful vegetation, which cannot but cause delight.
Beautifully laid out paths with stone tiles, beautiful view on water and many beautiful photos– all this awaits you if you want to visit this temple. You can also sit on the soft green grass and have a picnic - a paradise for lovers of tranquility, nature and beautiful views!
Location: Jl. Lettu Alit.
Tombs of Gunung Kawi beautiful place in Bali, rock-cut tombs. This is a great place for those who love excavations and antiquity. An interesting fact is that in order to see these tombs, you need to go down 371 steps down. A beautiful bewitching place for lovers of culture and antiquity!
Location: Tampaksiring, Bali.
The complex of temples Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is located on the western part of beautiful lake Bro close mountain resort Bedugul in Bali, Indonesia. The lake, which surrounds the main Balinese water temple, is considered sacred, since the fertility of nearby areas and the growth of agriculture depend on it.
The sacred lake with crystal clear water is located in the central part of the island at an altitude of about 1.5 km, framed by emerald forests and magnificent mountains shrouded in clouds. According to legend, if you plunge into clear waters Lake Bratan, then it gives good health and long life!
Location: Jl. Bedugul Singaraja, Baturiti, Candikuning, Kabupaten Tabanan, Baturiti.
Git Git Waterfall is a waterfall located in the north of Bali, fascinating with its views and nature, which you can feel with all your heart just by listening. The beautiful sounds coming from the depths of the forest touch the depths of the soul with their diversity and beauty. Near it you can buy various souvenirs that will leave a memory of this waterfall for many years!
Location: Desa Gitgit, Kecamatan Sukasada.
The Orchid Garden in Bali is a great place for those who like to relax and enjoy blooming orchids. If you want to take a break from hot sunny beaches, it the best choice. Here you can buy souvenirs, take excellent photos of orchids, which will definitely collect a large number of likes, as beautiful paths, vegetation, and grooming will affect this.
Walking in the garden, you can buy Luwak coffee, because this garden is the only supplier of such coffee in the world. Orchid garden in Bali great place for tourists and permanent residents of Bali who love tranquility, orchids and nature!
Location: Jl. Bpas Tohpati, Kusamba - 1.
The Butterfly Park in Taman Kupu-kupu is a great place to spend time with your family, watch butterflies that enchant with their beauty and have fun. We recommend visiting it in the morning, on a drier day, as their activity is higher at this time, and you can better see all the species, the diversity of which is impressive.
In this park, you can see almost all types of butterflies, even those that are listed as species protected by CITIES. Recommended for hiking with the family, for having fun, seeing different types of butterflies and just for nature lovers.
Location: Taman Kupu Kupu, Wanasari.
Kintamani Volcano is an active volcano located on the island of Bali. This is a very popular volcano among tourists. It attracts them with its size - it is the largest active volcano in all of Asia!
Recommended for visiting tourists who love fresh ash coming from the bowels of the volcano, a sour smell active volcano and just views that fascinate with their beauty and unusualness! But we do not recommend to be afraid of it: neither for tourists nor for local residents, it poses a danger.
The Neka Museum is a museum located in Ubud, attracting with its exhibits and unusual paintings. If you want to understand the creativity of Indonesian masters, this is your choice. Here you can find many paintings by Indonesian artists, various collections of edged weapons and many magnificent sculptures! If you are interested in history and art, the Neka Museum is a great choice!
Goa Gajah is a cave located in the village of Bedulu, a popular tourist attraction. The cave itself is located in the valley, and in order to get into it, you must first pass the Balinese guard under a huge thick tree.
Location: Jl. Raya Goa Gajah.
Besakih Temple is the main temple in Bali, the "mother of temples". It was built over 1000 years ago, but despite this, it is perfectly preserved and is currently one of the most beautiful temples in Bali.
Besakih is a highly artistic and unique complex, which actually consists of at least 86 religious buildings, including the main one - Penataran Agung - and 18 more temples. Besakih is the largest and most sacred of all the temples on the island. We recommend visiting this temple to all lovers of religion, nature and history!
Taman Ayun - temple complex, located on the island of Bali, built in 1634. In translation, "Taman Ayun" means " beautiful garden”, which immediately makes it clear that on the territory of the temple complex, there is a very beautiful and diverse vegetation. Next to them is beautiful fountain which tourists love to capture on camera. If religion and nature are your element, we recommend visiting the Taman Ayun temple complex!
Location: Jl. Ayodya No-10, Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung.
The process is very simple: choose shrimp, fish, lobsters, shells, humpbacked skates (underline as appropriate), bargain with the seller and then give it to the skilled grillers who stand nearby and, for a nominal fee, will deliciously grill your catch. The cost of cooking does not depend on the type of fish and is determined only by weight. Fresh coconuts allow you to brighten up the expectation, watching local residents and contemplation of the sea.
Half a kilo of large shrimp and two small fish will cost you about $5, cooking and coconut $3. Total: $8 for two for an excellent dinner.
2. Become a skilled surfer
Bali's beaches regularly rank among the top surf spots in the world. If your dream is to conquer the wave, then why not fulfill your dream on this island? The most popular among beginners is the beach, which is located near the airport in. But you need to remember that those beaches where the waves are ideal for beginners are crowded and can hardly be called "paradise". Therefore, if you see yourself cutting through the waves on colorful beaches where professionals ride, you will have to make serious efforts to as soon as possible master the board.
Arrived in Bali, sit in a villa on the Internet in search of interesting places nearby? Familiar situation. And by the way, you've come to the right place. This article contains the most interesting sights of Bali with photos, descriptions and locations.
We deliberately excluded all animal rides, zoos, elephant rides, camel rides, and the like, as we consider this a violation of one of the most important principles - the principle of non-violence (ahimsa).
This list of attractions mainly includes beautiful, unusual places that will decorate your Instagram or blog. Many of the spots presented here you have already seen on instablogs, and many have become business cards islands of Bali.
We have collected all the information on the Gili Islands in a separate place.
Nusa Penida Island Guide.
Attractions Bali on the map
To make it easier to navigate, we have marked all the sights of Bali on the map. This map can be saved to any device and then get directions to the desired location. In order for the map of Bali attractions to be saved, you need to be logged into your Google account and click on the star in the upper left corner of the map near the name.
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Tukad Cepung Waterfall is located south of Ubud. It is definitely considered one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Bali. Tukad Chepung Waterfall is a stream of water falling into a dark well through rays of bright light. This very picturesque place constantly attracts instabloggers who want to get a gorgeous photo in their collection.
You can drive up to the waterfall by car or bike, but from the parking lot to the point you will have to walk about 15 minutes on foot. Entrance to the territory of the waterfall is paid, but the price is low - only 10,000 Indonesian rupees. This is very small, cheaper than a portion of Mie Goreng (fried noodles with vegetables) in a local cafe.
The best time to visit Tukad Chepung Waterfall (Tukad Chepung Waterfall) - these are sunny days, which are extremely rare in Ubud.
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Abandoned Boeing 737. Bali, Bukit Peninsula.
Many people talk about an abandoned plane in Bali and it often flashes on Instagram, as it is a legendary and super popular attraction of the island. In fact, there are THREE abandoned planes in Bali. Yes Yes. Three whole aircraft and several more sawn fragments of the fuselage different models which are scattered across different parts of the island.
One Boeing 737 (the most popular) stands on the Bukit Peninsula near Pandawa Beach. The second exactly the same found its last port in South Kuta. And the third whole Boeing 737 was found in the western part of the island of Bali in the Jembrana Regency area. We marked all these abandoned planes on the map of Bali attractions, which you will find at the very beginning of this article.
3 Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel
This 5 star hotel in Ubud can be considered one of Bali's luxury attractions. It is a complex of luxury villas located on a mountain in the jungle. Each villa has its own private pool and fantastic panoramic views. And there is also a common area with a two-level pool and a view of the Ayung River.
This is an ideal place for some significant events in life, well, or not very significant ones, if you have enough money. The price of such a villa on Booking.com starts from $570 per night. By the way, this hotel is included in.
4 Pura Lempuyang Luhur
Pura Lempuyang is a complex of temples (very beautiful) that are located on a mountain and are connected by stone steps. They say that you will have to walk 1700 steps to reach the topmost temple, which is located on the peak. But in fact, it is not necessary to climb that high (although I recommend doing this), beautiful pictures can be taken at the lower levels.
A visit to Pura Lempuyang is paid. At the entrance you will be asked to make a donation. The temple can only be accessed from the south side. There is parking and trail access. In the same place, they will show you a map of the trail, because it will bifurcate and connect, and you can get lost rather badly.
5 Kelingking beach
Kelingking beach
Kelingking Beach is considered a secret beach, although you have seen these breathtaking photos on blogs and instagrams of travel bloggers. It is located on the southwestern edge. It's near Bali and there are comfortable speed boats ($35 round trip). There are also tours.
The beach itself is hidden in a small bay, which is surrounded by tall cliffs. It is notable for its panoramic platform, where you can take crazy selfies or a fantastic landscape shot. If you find yourself in Nusa Penida, I highly recommend visiting Kelingking Beach at sunset.
If you decide to go down the path, be aware that some steps may be missing and the ascent may be somewhat difficult. Be sure to bring water with you as the beach is completely wild. Please note that there is a strong back current on this beach.
6 Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud
In general, there are several most picturesque places on the island of Bali, with fantastically beautiful levels on which rice fields are built. In this overview of attractions, we will talk about the most popular place in Bali where you can see the famous rice terraces. These terraces are located in the center of Bali in the Ubud area in the village of Tegallalang.
Initially, these were ordinary peasant lands where rice was grown. But today it is one of the top tourist places on Bali. The entrance was paid, there are souvenir shops and cafes around. There are even special tours to the rice terraces in Ubud.
Finding the Tellalang Rice Terraces is quite easy. You just need to turn around in time main road. We will mark this place on the map. The map awaits you at the top of this list.
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Taman Festival is a huge, abandoned shopping and entertainment complex that was almost completely built but never opened. Eight hectares of territory, an Olympic swimming pool, restaurants, boutiques and so on. Today it all turns into a jungle.
Taman Festival Park is a favorite place for graffiti artists and all the cool photo hunters. It is easy to find it, parking is paid (2500 rupees), sometimes local guys can also forgive money for entry (10-15 thousand).
No one knows exactly why the owner left the almost completely completed amusement park. There are legends that he was intimidated by Islamic radicals who staged terrorist attacks in Bali in the 2000s. They also say that lightning hit the roof of the building and it collapsed.
Taman Festival Park is located right on the coastline in the northeast of Denpasar.
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The largest bamboo bridge in Asia. It is 23 meters long and can accommodate up to 30 people at the same time. The bridge was built by a group of eco-activists IBUKU. Near the bridge is a small eco-village - a bamboo village.
This is a very interesting place, located on the island of Bali just south of Ubud in the town of Abiansemal. And here is one of the largest bamboo hotel in the world.
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Another secret beach in the northwest of the Bukit peninsula. It is famous for its golden sand and very clear water. And there is also a cave that you have definitely seen on Instagram and travel blogs. There she is:
The beach is open to the public, the only fee you will be charged is the parking fee (2000 rupees). The best time to visit is at sunset and keep in mind that there are high tides, then it will be difficult to get into the cave.
The road from Canggu to Tegal Wangi Beach takes about an hour and a half one way.
10 Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu)
Hindu temple on a 70-meter high cliff. It was built in ancient times. The chronicles mention that the first temple building was established here in the 11th century by a sadhu from the island of Java.
Uluwatu Temple is in excellent condition and its grounds offer absolutely breathtaking panoramic views. Judge for yourself.
permanent residents Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a flock of macaques. Be careful when contacting them, they very often take valuables: phones, cameras, bike keys and so on. Getting your property back will be extremely difficult.
11 Pura Tanah Lot
Earth Temple or Pura Tanah Lot. A very popular attraction in Bali. It is located approximately 20 kilometers from Kuta. The temple was built in the 15th century by the Hindu brahmin Nirarthi.
Pura Tanah Lot Temple can only be visited at low tide. In addition, you can only go up to the upper level if you profess Hinduism. Tourists of other faiths can only visit the lower level of the temple.
Pura Tanah Lot is one of the seven sea temples that, according to Balinese mythology, guard the southwest coast of the island. This ancient temple began to collapse, and to restore it, oddly enough, the government of Japan began. They allocated 180 million dollars for the construction artificial rock nearby to prevent destruction.
Admission is paid: 20,000 rupees for locals and 60,000 rupees for foreigners.
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A very beautiful temple, which was built on the shore of the mountain lake Bratan (yes, bro). Pura Ulun Danu Bratan was built in 1633 in honor of the water deity Dewi Danu.
Lake Bratan is located at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level and is surrounded by green mountains. It is interesting to know that despite the fact that the temple is dedicated to a deity from Balinese mythology, the most tall building(11 tiers) in the complex is dedicated to Shiva. In addition, there is a Buddha shrine in Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.
Pura Oolong Bratan is depicted on the IDR 50,000 note.
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Construction of the 9th century. As usual, its purpose is not clear. modern people. There is no clear version of why these caves were built. Inside there are attributes of various deities, often from different religious movements: Shiva and Buddha. There is also an opinion that the name of the cave “Elephant Cave” is somehow connected with Ganesha, since there are references to him inside.
The English Wikipedia says that it was a meditation room, and all these images at the entrance are supposed to drive away evil spirits. Be that as it may, now this place is sacred to the Balinese and at the entrance you will need to wear a sarong.
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The most picturesque Sekumpul waterfall in the north of Bali in the Buleleng regency area. Secumpul Waterfall consists of 6 or 7 separate streams that fall from a green top covered with dense jungle.
To see the Secumpul waterfall, you will have to walk part of the way along a mountain path, so slates and sandals will not be appropriate here. Only closed shoes.
15 Campuhan Ridge Walk
Hiking trail along the very top of the Champuhan ridge in Ubud. Perfect place for romantic walks and the maximum concentration of topics for landscape photography.
The place is very picturesque. On the sides you will meet green hills and village buildings, immersed in the jungle. And on one side, parallel to the hill, the Champuhan River runs.
Conclusion
So far, these are all the sights of Bali that we know of. Of course, this is far from full list, because the island of Bali is huge and there are a lot of interesting things on its territory. If you know any similar places on the island, then leave the names or locations in the comments.
Bali attracts tourists not only gorgeous beaches and surfing - there are enough interesting places that are definitely worth a visit. To cover all this in a small article amazing island lost in Indian Ocean, will not work. Therefore, we have chosen the “most-most” sights that delight all wanderers.
For lovers independent trips we have prepared a list of the most rated places in Bali. We will tell you about unusual island attractions and help you choose excursions with Russian-speaking accompaniment. Forward!
Self-guided trip to Bali - what to see
We recommend starting an independent review of Bali attractions from Ubud. It is convenient to get here from nearby resorts:
- Nusa Dua;
- Seminyak;
- Kuty;
- Jimbaran.
In Ubud, mountainous Bali will appear before you - it is somewhat different from its "beach" version. The town has its own unique atmosphere, so you need to stay here for at least a couple of days. It is better to go to Ubud by taxi from Jimbaran (pay about $20). You can stay in one of the local guest houses - the pleasure will cost 10-20 thousand rupees per night.
Walking along the streets of Ubud on your own, you will soon realize that you are in the center of crafts and fine arts. There are many sheltered here art galleries and workshops specializing in working with metal and wood.
You can view the Balinese temples in any clothes, but with one condition - your knees must be covered. It is better to buy a sarong (local clothing resembling a skirt) in advance, you can find them in any souvenir shop, or rent them.
Here is a list of places that you need to pay attention to in Ubud and its surroundings:
Three unusual sights of Bali
For lovers of the unusual, we have prepared a list of the most strange and memorable places on the island. The list, frankly, is not for everyone - therefore it is advisory in nature.
Be sure to visit the water palaces - Tirta Ganga and Ujung.
Island Attraction Rating
To rank the most popular attractions in Bali, we had to climb a lot of Internet resources. Among the main contenders were Monkey Forest, Elephant Cave and many Hindu temples. We have tried to select the most interesting places which every traveler must visit.
