Bali Indonesia

Peanuts sizzle at roadside stalls, petal-strewn offerings smolder on busy sidewalks, and traditional gamelan music jangles against the buzz of mopeds. The island is rich in natural beauty amid the clamor and confusion of the key tourist areas, with attractions for every form of traveler

The tourist throngs have undeniably swelled since the popular book and film Eat, Pray, Love spotlighted this enchanting island, but if you wander off the beaten track, you can still encounter old Bali. Find the best places to explore and some of the hidden gems of the island from our list of Bali's top attractions.

Tanah Ton Pura : Around 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta, one of Bali's most iconic temples is Pura Tanah Lot ('Pura' means temple in Balinese). On a rocky islet surrounded by roaring waves, its beautiful seaside setting wows anyone who visits. It is one of the most sacred of all the island's sea temples for the Balinese people. (The largest and holiest Hindu temple in Bali is Pura Besakih, but tourists have been harassed by local hagglers recently.

Every evening, crowds of Kuta, Legian, and Sanur tourists find their way through a maze of lanes lined with souvenir vendors to watch the sunset behind the temple. At the beginning of the 16th century, Pura Tanah Lot was constructed and is thought to be inspired by the priest Nirartha, who, after spending the night on the rock outcrop, asked local fishermen to build a temple here.

Save time to relax at one of the clifftop restaurants and cafés here and taste the popular Kopi luwak (civet coffee) after visiting the different temples and shrines. Pleasant civets snooze on the tables in some of the cafés, offering fun Instagram-worthy photo ops. You can walk along tropical landscaped paths from Tanah Lot to the stunning Batu Bolong, another sea temple perched on a rock outcrop with an eroded causeway linking it to the shore.



Batur's Mount : Hundreds of tourists begin the trek up the 1,700-meter summit of Mount Batur every day in Bali's predawn darkness to watch the sunrise above the lush mosaic of mist-shrouded mountains and the caldera far below. In the Kintamani District in the central highlands of Bali, about an hour's this sacred active volcano, and the trek to the summit to see the sunrise

The hike is relatively straightforward, along well-marked trails, and generally takes around two to three hours. Usually, led treks involve a picnic breakfast, with eggs cooked by the active volcano's steam. The views are stunning on a clear day, extending all the way across the Batur caldera; the surrounding mountain range; and the magnificent Lake Batur, the primary source of irrigation water for the island. Robust hiking shoes are necessary, and wearing layers is advisable, as the temperature can be cool.

Bali places to visit

Temple of Uluwatu : Sunset is the perfect time to visit, like Pura Tanah Lot, when the sky and sea shine in the late afternoon light. Archaeological discoveries here indicate the megalithic origin of the temple, dating from about the 10th century.

It is believed that the temple protects Bali from evil sea spirits, while the monkeys who live in the forest near its entrance are believed to protect the temple from bad influences (keep your belongings safely stashed away from their nimble fingers). A scenic path snakes with spectacular views along the way from the entrance to the temple. Only Hindu worshippers are permitted to enter the temple, but the beautiful setting and the frequent sunset Kecak dance performances

Art & Culture from Ubud : Made famous by the book and film Eat, Pray, Love, the epicenter of Balinese art and culture is also Ubud. This is where, with the surrounding royal palaces and temples serving as the key patrons, the modern Balinese art movement was born. Today, its evolution and traditions are celebrated by many excellent local museums and galleries.


If your style is more like shopping for jewelry, don't miss the Ubud Art Market. This maze of stalls is one of the city's main tourist attractions, brimming with carvings, sculptures, jewelry, sarongs, paintings, and homewares. Bargaining is important, and countering with half the asking price and bartering up from there, always with a smile, is a good rule of thumb. The Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace is also worth a visit opposite the market. Attending a show of traditional Balinese dance

Bali's Tegallalang and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces : Tegallalang Rice Terraces is one of the most popular places for photographing these classic landscapes and absorbing their timeless beauty, around a 30-minute drive north of Ubud. At one of the many restaurants and cafés overlooking the fields, a relaxing way to enjoy the lush landscapes is.

You'll also find fewer tourist promos here, so without being hassled, it's easier to wander around and explore. Both of these sites use the traditional water management cooperative, a UNESCO-recognized irrigation scheme dating back to the 9th century.

Best places to visit in Bali

Shopping Seminyak : Bali is known for its flamboyant designers and fabulous shopping, and along the busy streets of Seminyak, you'll find the best examples of Balinese architecture. Fashion, surfing and swimwear, jewelry, furniture, and homeware from cutting-edge designers are just some of the things you can purchase at the chic shops and busy market stalls here.

Seminyak Square and Seminyak Village are the two main shopping malls, but in the smaller shops lining the streets, you'll typically find better offers. Head to the Seminyak Flea Markets near Seminyak Square, where you'll find stalls full of garments, jewelry, carvings, and crafts if you're really looking for a bargain. Also, Seminyak is home to some of the best restaurants and art galleries in Bali.



Playa Nusa Dua : Do you want to avoid the metropolitan buzz of Bali? Your response is Nusa Dua Beach. You can sit down here in a cozy sun lounger, have a cold drink in your lap, and listen to the gentle slosh of surfing on white, silky sands. You're not going to get the cultural fit that you'll find elsewhere in Bali-after all, this is a gated resort area on its own private peninsula, but if you're looking for quiet and relatively pristine sands, you'll find it here, at one of the best beaches in Bali.

This sweeping stretch of shore is presided over by some of Bali's finest luxury beach resorts, and resort workers work hard to keep the sand clean and free of litter. Famous activities to do include strolling along the shore for miles, swimming, surfing, parasailing, and sunbathing, but to use their sun loungers, you will need to pay a fee or eat at one of the resorts.

You can sign up for some pampering at a posh resort spa or browse the trendy shops at Bali Range, an open-air shopping mall when you tire of the beach. For off-sand strolling between the resorts and attractions, a paved promenade skirts the beach.

The Valley of the Sidemen : Walking around the small villages, surrounded by farmland and rice paddies, where the locals still tend to their traditional hobbies, is a highlight of a visit here. You can also climb to the summit of Mount Agung through the countryside or trek past cocoa and coffee plantations through the rice fields and lush countryside. Rafting the rivers; yoga retreats; and taking part in cultural events such as dancing, painting, or traditional weaving are other common things to do here.

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