Best 10 things to do in Bali take you to the world of Bali
Our top 10 things to do in Bali take you to the world of
Bali. There are innumerable temples, historic sites and sites of natural beauty
in eight regencies. This reduction of choices will allow you to discover the
best of Bali in no time. Go east to see the majestic "Mother Temple"
of Besakih or the rice fields offer opportunities to take picturesque photos.
From landscapes to cultural shows, there is something for everyone.
1 Temple of Tanah Lot (Tabana)
Tanah Lot must be the most emblematic temple. This temple is
perched on a huge rock and surrounded by the sea with waves that constantly
break on its base. Among Bali's most important sea temples, Tanah Lot pays
tribute to the guardian spirits of the sea. The temple serves the most
picturesque sunsets.
2 Uluwatu Temple (Uluwatu)
Uluwatu is one of Bali's most important sea temples perched
on a cliff on the Bukit peninsula in the south-west of the country. Here you
can admire sunsets as dramatic as Tanah Lot, also an open amphitheater nearby,
where you can enjoy kecak fire dances at sunset. A forest of monkeys also
borders the temple grounds.
3 Besakih Temple (East Bali)
The Besakih Temple, also known as the "mother
temple" of Bali on the slopes of Mount Agung, rises to 1,000 meters above
sea level. Besakih is the largest of all Balinese temples. Eighteen distinct
shrines belonging to different caste groups around the three main temples
dedicated to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu
4 rice terraces of Tegallalang (Ubud)
Ubud is famous for its panoramic expanses of rice paddies.
The center of Ubud, on the road to Tegallalang, is one of the best places in
the world. Here, the roadside stands and art shops offering a wide range of
food and drinks.
5 Ubud Monkey Forest (Ubud)
The Ubud Monkey Forest is one of Bali's many long-tailed and
perhaps best-known forests. Also known as the Padangtegal Sacred Monkey Forest,
and under its official name Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana, the Ubud Monkey Forest
is a place of scientific research and a site of spiritual and cultural aspects
with temples sanctified by the local villages.
6 Ubud Art Market (Ubud)
The Ubud Art Market is located near the Ubud Puri Saren
Royal Palace and is open daily. You'll find beautiful silk scarves, light
shirts, hand-woven bags, gold sneakers; statues, kites and many other
handicrafts.
7 Kintamani and Mount Batur (central Bali)
Kintamani, located in the regency of Karangasem, is home to
Mount Batur and Lake Caldera. Penelokan is a privileged stage of this circuit.
The ever-active Mount Batur volcano has been destroyed 24 times since 1800,
reshaping the surrounding landscape each time.
8 Bali Safari and Marine Park (Gianyar)
Bali Safari & Marine Park is Bali's largest wildlife
park. The park is home to more than 60 species, all roaming freely in their
enclosures to closely mimic their natural habitats. Bus safaris take visitors
around the world, and live animal shows are regularly organized. Aquariums
containing specimens of exotic fish are nearby.
9 Jatiluwih rice terraces (Tabanan)
The Jatiluwih terraced rice paddies cover roughly the region
of the West Bali homonymous mountain village, famed for its dramatic yet truly
exotic landscapes. The site offers one of the natural views of the island on
Mount Batur and the Kintamani Caldera. The cool uplands and breathtaking
scenery of Mount Batukaru offer wonderful photo opportunities and provide a
refuge from the congested south.
10 Goa Gajah (Gianyar)
Goa Gajah's "elephant cave" is an archaeological
site of great historical value that makes it a privileged place to visit.
Located at the western end of the village of Bedulu, six kilometers from the
center of Ubud, you can visit the heart of the city and admire the stone
carvings, a central meditative winery, bathing pools and fountains.
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