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Places to Visit in Bali Indonesia
Bali
Tourism Board Courtesy
As one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the
world, again and again Bali awarded as the
most interesting Island by International
Travel Magazine.
 In
some cases however, there are still many
people don’t know in deep about the
uniqueness of Balinese culture. Life in Bali
is always related to “Tri Hita Karana” or
tri-partite concept that include the
spiritual relationship between human and
God, nature and with other human being.
With the rapid growth of development
especially in tourism industry, has had a
big impact and influences to Bali tradition
and lifestyle. Interestingly, Balinese
culture is still as what it was in heritage,
grows along with the growth of
globalization. And this civilization what
makes Bali different from other tourist
destination.
 Tanah Lot
Carved
out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain, the
huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports
a small but picturesque temple that is Bali's most
photographed location. Only reachable by land
during low tide, Tanah Lot Temple is the favored
destination of most tourists to view the sun set
as it retires behind the remarkable natural
formation.
Sanur
On the
Eastern coastline and sheltered by a coral reef,
the waves in Sanur are much gentler than in other
areas of Bali. Fisherman still wander the beach,
and the colorful outrigger canoes can be hired for
sailing trips along the coast and to outlying
islands. In the last two decades, the once sleepy
village of Sanur has become an international
resort area, with numerous hotel complexes
offering accommodations to suit every budget.
Trunyan
Dating
to pre-Hindu times, the remote mountain village of Trunyan still maintains many of its ancient
customs. It is one of the few villages left in
Bali whose inhabitants are truly native Balinese,
as opposed to the Javanese immigrants that make up
most of Bali's population. Known as 'Bali Aga',
these native Balinese in Trunyan are perhaps best
known for their unusual custom of disposing of
their dead on the ground instead of below it.
Ubud
Famous
for its painter?s community, Ubud is special in
more ways than one. Its beautiful surroundings and
gracious way of life have drawn celebrities and
artists from all over the world for decades; some
have even adopted Ubud as their home. An array of
boutique hotels and unique restaurants now beckon
to Bali's most culturally inclined tourists.
Kuta Beach
Once a
poor fishing village with a black history of
lepers and witches, Kuta began to provide what
visitors wanted and soon became a key point on the
sea route from India through Southeast Asia to
Australia. Now, Kuta is Bali's most famous and
popular beach town. One of its primary attractions
is its long stretch of white sand along its
picturesque bay. The famous Kuta sunset is
stunning, and there is a wide selection of hotels
and bungalows to choose from. Kuta is also known
for its lively nightlife, its wide variety of
international restaurants, and its many
recreational activities.
Tampaksiring
The
spring that bubbles up in the inner courtyard of
the Tirta Empul Temple in Tampaksiring is believed
to have magical curative powers, and throngs of
people visit the special bathing pools with their
mossy walls.
Uluwatu Temple
At the
westernmost tip of the southern peninsula of Bali,
this is of one Bali's most famous and spectacular
temples. The location is dramatic, perched on the
edge of a high cliff with a picturesque sunset
view. The temple was first used for worship by an
11th century priest, Empu Kuturan, who came to
Bali to bring religious law and to form
traditional villages. Filled with the scent of
frangipani blossoms, this popular temple is also
home to many friendly monkeys.
Lovina
Situated on the north coast of Bali about 10
kilometers west of Singaraja, Lovina has black
sand beaches safe for swimming and snorkeling.
Dawn charter trips with local fishing boats can be
arranged and can yield hours of spectacular
dolphin watching. For a little extra time and
money, the boats can also take you to Menjangan
Island and Labuan Lalang for great diving and
snorkeling along some of the most beautiful coral
reefs in Bali.
Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach is just south of Kedonganan Beach
and has very beautiful white sand suitable for
recreation and relaxation. It is quieter than its
neighboring beaches, and one will find nice hotels
and many seafood restaurants. Jimbaran is, in
fact, known for its delicious fresh seafood.
Amed and Tulamben
In a
remote location on the north coast, Amed and
Tulamben are the most popular sites for diving or
snorkeling in Bali. A shallow World War II
shipwreck offers easy access to the colorful
underwater world. The area is also known for a
wide variety of beautiful fish, including sharks.
Diving courses are also available for the
uninitiated.
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