Interesting
Bali Tourist Destinations
1.Besakih
Temple
Bali’s
“mother temple,” Besakih is the largest temple in
Bali. Situated over 900 meters up the slopes of Gunung Agung,
it has been regarded as a holy place since pre-historic times.
The first recorded mention of its existence is from an inscription
that dates from the year 1007 AD. Since the 15th century, it has
been regarded as the central temple for the entire island. Each
traditional kingdom has its own temple within the compound, and
so do each of the caste groups. There is a total of 18 separate
sanctuaries.
To
the Balinese, a visit to the temple sanctuaries at Besakih is
a special pilgrimage. During full moons, the entire compound of
Besakih celebrates the visits of the gods with an enormous throng
of visiting pilgrims.
2.Goa
Gajah
Literally meaning 'Elephant Cave', Goa Gajah was an ancient
monastery of Hindu and Buddhist monks who used to meditate in
the cave. Believed to be built in the early 11th century, its
face is elaborately carved and depicts a demon splitting open
the rock with its bare hand at the mouth of the cave.
3.Kedonganan
Beach
About 3 kilometers south of Bali's international airport,
the fishing village of Kedonganan boasts a traditional fish market
and a great number of traditional fishing boats that can be engaged
to sail around the gulf for a picturesque view of the cresent
beach.
4.Kertha
Gosa
The Kertha Gosa pavilions, built in the 18th century,
are located in Klungkung, 40 kilometers northeast of Denpasar.
They are especially known for their ceiling murals that depict
punishments in hell for miscreants and rewards in heaven for the
righteous.
5.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.
6.Taman
Ayun Temple
Taman Ayun means 'beautiful garden', an appropriate name
indeed for this most picturesque temple located in Mengwi. King
of Mengwi I Gusti Agung Anom built is stately courtyards and its
large moat in the year 1634. Containing both the royal family
ancestral shrines and shrines to the major deities, Taman Ayun
was the main temple for the ancient kingdom of Mengwi and is now
a popular tourist attraction.
7.Tanjung
Benoa
Located north of Nusa Dua, this is a beautiful white sand beach
area where visitors can enjoy many types of water recreation and
sports such as snorkeling, parasailing, diving, boating, sailing,
and more. This area is an extension of Nusa Dua, with easy access
to its luxurious hotels and other tourism facilities.
8.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.
9.Batubulan
Just outside of Denpasar on the road to Ubud, the small village
of Batubulan greets you with platoons of stone statues that line
the roadside in a impressive array. Terrible fanged demons, noble
warriors, and animals of all shapes and sizes and at all stages
of completion rest under the shady trees waiting to be purchased.
10.Bedugul
In the center highlands of Bali is the serene mountain area of
Bedugul where high altitude vegetables, fruits, and flowers thrive
in the cool climate. There is also a large botanical garden nearby.
At Lake Beratan, various water sports are also available.
11.Celuk
Balinese jewelry is unique, and Celuk is the home of much of it.
Nearly every family in Celuk is involved in their trademark gold
and silver work that has become very famous over the years.
12.Gitgit
Waterfall
South of Singaraja is Gitgit waterfall, Bali’s highest waterfall.
Nestled deep in the mountains, this beautiful wilderness area
is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the hustle
and bustle of the larger towns.
13.Goa
Lawah
About 43 kilometers east of Denpasar, Goa Lawah is one of the
most sacred temples in Bali. Built in the 11th century, this temple
occupies a natural cave that is inhabited by thousands upon thousands
of chirping bats.
14.Gunung
Kawi
These 11th century tombs, carved out of the rock face of the gorge
of the Pakerisan river, are approached by a steep descent through
breathtaking scenery. Across the gorge are some more impressive
tombs that were the meditation caves of the men who were the keepers
of the tombs.
15.Jatiluwih
Approximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs up high
into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih. At 850 meters
altitude, the view here is one of the finest in Bali. Bali’s
trademark terraced rice fields stretch into endless contours over
the hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.
16.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.
17.Kehen
Temple
Just north of Bangli, Kehen Temple is one of the largest temples
in Bali and is a stirring example of the skill of the stone-carvers
of the region. Founded in the 11th century, Kehen Temple has three
courtyards that are each entered through towering, carved gateways.
18.Kintamani
At 1,500 meters in altitude, the beautiful Kintamani area has
a cool climate suited to growing certain fruits and vegetables.
Situated on a ridge across a volcanic lake from the active volcano
Mt. Batur, Kintamani offers some of the most stunning scenery
to be found in Bali and is a must-see for most tourists.
19.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.
20.Yeh
Pulu
In Yeh Pulu you can see carvings that defines daily life story
in the former time. The relief has measure 2 x 25 meter's, and
in this site area there is small garden as the source of the water
(yeh) flout out from a Gentong (Gentong = pot container for rice).
It had been discovered in 1925 and investigated by Dr.W.F Sutterheim
in 1929.
21.
Monkey Forest Ubud
Nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang
Tegal in Ubud lies Wenara Wana, more polulary knows as the monkey
forest. This small forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque
monkeys who delight visitors with there antics. Being used to
humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any
food away from you, so be careful! there is a lovely little grotto
down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple
called Pura Dalem.