10 Most Visited Destinations in Bali
Do you have a plan to visit Bali? No matter whether it is your revisit or your first time going to Bali, you must explore the most popular destinations there. Bali Tour Package will share with you at least the 10 most visited holiday destinations in Bali. Each destination will give a different experience and memory. Let say explore Besakih Temple if you are curious about ancient things in Bali. Imagine that you are about to visit the biggest and holiest temple in Bali.
Exploring the sacred monkey forest gives a different experience. It is perfect for travelers who love to enjoy exotic places. Do you love to relax on a beach? How about visiting one of the most amazing places in Bali known as Tanah Lot Temple? This destination offers two great things in Bali, a stunning temple and mesmerizing beach.
Bali is even perfect for surfers. You only have to visit a specific beach such as Kuta Beach. This beach is not only good for surfing but also has outstanding day and night scenery. You can’t wait for going to Bali, right? Check the 10 most visited places in Bali below and make sure you go there when you arrive. Make your memorable traveling experience to tell someday.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Ubud Village in Bali has many stunning destinations for tourism. One of them is the Tegenungan Waterfall located right in the southern area of the island. In this waterfall, you can enjoy the green atmosphere from the tropical forest around along with the sparkle of water from the waterfall itself. The weather itself is very cool and refreshing. It can be an alternative for you who want to go to a place with natural landscapes aside from beaches.
The area itself is surrounded by hills and mountains in the distance. It completes the beauty of the Tegenungan Waterfall. The Tegenungan Waterfall is known also as Kemenuh, taken from the village where the waterfall is located. If you want to go there directly from Ngurah Rai Airport, it takes only around 60 minutes by car. Interestingly, it is the closest waterfall tourist object from Denpasar, the capital city of Bali Province. It makes the Tegenungan Waterfall more strategic and easier to reach.
Currently, the Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the most popular objects in Bali. The exoticism attracts more visitors whether local or foreign to visit the waterfall. So, you should not be surprised if this spot may be quite crowded during the holiday season. But don’t worry; you can still enjoy the beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the waterfall.
Ubud Monkey Forest
Ubud Monkey Forest or Ubud Wanara Wana is located in Ubud Village. It is only around a kilometer from the center of the village as well as 26 kilometers from Denpasar. The forest is quite small but functioned as the original habitat of monkeys. It is also considered sacred by local people as it has a Pura or a Hinduism Temple in the middle of the forest.
In Ubud Monkey Forest, visitors can walk around while enjoying the beauty of nature. Sure, it has numerous green trees that are conserved well in order to protect animals inside. As information, you will not only find monkeys here but other animals including beautiful birds. The most important thing is that you should not disturb monkeys here. This way, they will not disturb you back.
Make sure not to carry foods, wear hats, and do suspicious movements that cause monkeys to steal your stuff or attack you. Yes, those monkeys are quite aggressive sometimes when they are hungry. The forest is around 8 hectares and placed not far from a local funeral. This is another reason why you should not do any disturbing action when in the location. Around it, there are many tourist facilities available like hotels, resorts, restaurants, art shops, and more.
Ubud Royal Palace
Ubud Royal Palace, known also as Saren Agung Palace, is a tourist object in Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. This location is almost always included in Bali tours for its beauty, history, and uniqueness. Furthermore, in this place also, you can watch the performance of Balinese Dance Royal Agung as well as enjoy royal dinner in King’s Palace.
The palace itself has a long history as it was built since the 8th century by a religious leader named Rsi Markendaya. He established the palace on the foot of Mountain and provided water sources for people’s farming activities. This way, people around the palace lived wealthily and they really honored the palace as well as the founder and the kings.
Ubud Royal Palace is also quite close to the city center where the art market is located. The market was founded by Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel who commanded the area from 1800 to 1823. Until now, the Ubud market is the economy symbol of people in this area. Additionally, the palace is equipped by a big auditorium or Wantilan inside. There is also the legendary Banyan tree functioned as a shelter at the daytime. Being a royal town for more a hundred year, Ubud Royal Palace is one of the most recommended objects if you are in Bali.
Ubud Market
Ubud Market is easy to find since it is located in the tourism center of Ubud Bali, not far from Ubud Royal Palace or Puri Saren Agung. The marker is the society and economy symbol of people in Ubud. Although it is well-known as an art market, the area is actually divided into 2 markets.
The west side market is where the real art market is placed. In this market, you can see and buy many souvenirs like paintings, dolls, puppets, curtains, clothes, accessories, and more.
They are made with Bali characteristics so that you should not miss this chance out. On the other hand, another market is for daily needs like vegetables, fruits, meats, and more.
Although this market is commonly crowded by local people who are shopping, it is not bad also for tourists to buy what they need here. Yes, fruits and vegetables sold in the market are very fresh and tempting. The best time to visit the traditional Ubud market is in the morning. There is indeed belief in Balinese society that starting your work in the early morning is more beneficial for you. The belief is known as Pegarus Dagangan. For buyers themselves, chances to get cheaper prices are also higher.
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple is one of the sacred Hindu temples in Bali. Located on top of a cliff above the Indian Ocean, this temple s locally known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu. This temple is one of the most spectacular temples on the island. Even though many people love Bali for its white-sand beaches, temples are the other attraction you cannot miss out on.
Temples in Bali are unique when it comes to their architectural style. Other than that, the location will take your breath away. Uluwatu Temple is adored by many tourists for many reasons. One of them is its great spot for witnessing sunsets. While watching the sun go down, tourists are also spoiled by an amazing performance of Kecak and fire dance.
If you are up for seeing the waves splash on cliffs from above, you will find a perfect spot in Uluwatu Temple. Seeing a perfect combination of a clear sky and blue Indian Ocean horizon will be another thing you won’t find elsewhere. However, you need to follow the dress guideline if you plan to visit this temple. Every visitor requires to wear a sarong and scarf on the waist. You can bring yours or rent one at the entrance gate near the ticket counter.
Kecak Dance
Kecak Dance is one of those things you must watch in Bali. Several places in Bali serve this performance to attract tourists. Besides the dance itself, the performance dramatically acts upon good and evil. The most popular spot to watch Kecak Dance is at Uluwatu Temple. Yet, some places such as Garuda Wisnu Kencana and Sahadewa Batubulan can be the alternative to watch the performance.
Kecak Dance is highly unique and distinctive. You will hear the sound of “cak cak cak” since the first second the show is started. It commonly features 50 to 150 male dancers wear a checkered sarong. They put their hands in the air while shouting “cak cak cak”. The magic gets bigger when the “cak cak cak” sounds like the sound of the gamelan. The dance is over when the “cak cak cak” is over too.
This performance is generally about good and evil in this life. It takes a set of Ramayana story. You will find several popular figures such as Rama, Sita, Ravana, and hanuman. The host will share a leaflet or book that gives you an idea about the redline of the performance. The performance doesn’t feature any verbal dialogue though. Thus, visiting Bali will never be enough before watching this performance.
Jimbaran Bay Beach
If you have an ample amount of time when visiting Bali, going to Jimbaran Bay Beach should be on your list too. We all know Bali for the white sand beaches, spectacular Hindu temples, and amazing local cuisine. Thus, Jimbaran Bay will give you another idea about amazing local cuisine in Bali. This place has plenty to offer, from stunning beaches to romantic dinner featuring seafood.
If you stay very close to Jimbaran Bay Beach, take your opportunity to visit the fish market nearby. Taking a walk in the morning and see the activity in the fish market is a different kind of excitement. Everything sold in this market is freshly caught. After that, take a walk to the traditional market. There you will find a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies.
Staying in Jimbaran allows you to get easier access to several beaches. Enjoy your leisure time to chill at Balangan Beach, Padang Padang Beach, Bingin, and other beaches in Uluwatu. Want something more private? Some beach clubs offer private beach with luxury hospitality. At the end of the day, having a romantic dinner by the beach eating seafood can be yours. Feel the excitement of eating outdoors with sands on your feet.
Kintamani Village
Including Kintamani Village on your list while you are visiting Bali is a must. Kintamani can be touted as a tourism area. It is located under the Mount Batur caldera. Thus, many visitors take a short trip to enjoy the breathtaking scenery while having lunch. Watching the mountain and the lake is another fun you must try after hiking in the morning. Some tour packages offer this trip after all.
Everything you need can be found in this area. If you have enough of the crowded places, staying in Kintamani is a good idea. The air is fresh and cool. Even in the daytime, you can get 21 C for the temperature. Thus, taking a soak in a hot spring nearby would be a good idea.
Kintamani has at least three main attractions. These places are mostly visited spots by tourists. Those are such as Batur Natural Hot Spring Kintamani in Toya Bungkah Village, Mount Batur, and Lake Batur which located in Penelokan Village. As we have mentioned earlier, having lunch in Kintamani is another fun you must try. Most restaurants in this place offer buffet lunch so you can enjoy the local cuisine as much as you like. Buying a tour package to visit Kintamani Village is a good idea.
Tirta Empul Temple
Tirta Empul Temple is one of the largest temples in Indonesia. The temple is dedicated to worship Vishnu while Tirta Empul itself means the holy water spring. If you take a day trip around Ubud, you may have a chance to find two temples and a hidden waterfall. The Tirta Empul Temple complex was built for the first president of Indonesia in 1954. Today, the palace is used for hosting VIP guests and dignitaries.
Just like any other Hindu temples in Bali, you need to pay attention to the dress code. Wearing a sarong is required and make sure your clothing covers your shoulders and knees. You can bring your sarong or simply rent one at the entrance. The entrance fee is required and the price list is available in the ticket counter. Exploring the entire site will take at least 30 minutes.
At the central courtyard, you will find the tourists mingle and some sellers sell snacks or fruits. The purification pools are located at the Jaba Tengah. People believe that holy water can cure various illnesses and bad luck. This place is pretty crowded while the pool is only 20 meters long and five meters wide. Still, Tirta Empul Temple is one of the must-visit places in Bali.
Enjoy the Amazing Green Scenery of Tegalalang Rice Terrace Bali
What else to do in Bali when you have visited most of the amazing beaches of the island? Well, it might be the time for you to visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Being located just close to Ubud, the place is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the region. It is a beautiful rice terrace that will allow you to see the different side of Bali. Stepping your feet around Tegalalang Rice Terrace, you will be fascinated by the beauty of the green are refeshing rice field scenery.
This is a rare natural beauty that you will hardly find in big cities. The stepped landscaped of Tegalalang Rice Terrace is based on the “subak” design. This is a traditional Balinese irrigation system that has been used by local people to water their rice fields for a hundred years. To make it more stunning, this Ubud rice terrace is located on the hill bank.
The picturesque views of the tourist destination making it the most visited and photographed farming landscape in Bali. Find yourself sitting at a comfortable restaurant near Tegalalang Rice Terrace to have an enjoyable lunch while seeing the panoramic views of the rice fields surround it. Plus, looking at outside of the restaurant, you will see traditional Balinese farmers do their jobs. What a great view!
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