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NUSA DUA BEACH
The Nusa Dua tourist resort is part of the Bukit Peninsula
in southern Bali. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious
hotels are found here. The resort is known for its clean
white beaches and clean waters.
The implementation of Balinese traditional philosophy and
international health and environmental preservation standard
makes Nusa Dua one of the very few modern resorts with traditional,
cultural touches for leisure and business purposes. It is
also a good place for water sport.
KUTA BEACH
Kuta area is an international village. The long white sandy
beach, the big waves, many accommodations, close to the
airport, night lives and all that make Kuta one of the most
popular resorts in particular for the younger generations.
Kuta beach is recommended for sunset viewing. Batubulan:
driving northeast from Denpasar, stone figures on the roadside
mark the village of Batubulan.
Divinities and demands are carved from sandstone for ornaments
of houses and temples. Workshops can be visited to watch
artist at work.
BATUAN
An old and famous center of the arts, it is now known for
its dancing, wood panel carving and paintings
CELUK
Northeast of Denpasar, the village of Celuk is noted for
its silver and gold works of jewelry in many styles
MAS
The village of woodcarvers, many of Bali's old masters still
live here. Art galleries exhibit some of their best works.
Visitors can wander through the Balinese style houses to
view the carved wooden pillars and the artist at work or
instructing apprentices who work in groups.
UBUD VILLAGE
The center of Balinese painting. There are also several
art galleries and home of famous artist here and country
side living.
Ubud has several hotel and home stay, located on a higher
altitude with a pleasant climate and rice terrace field
viewing.
GOA GAJAH
Goa Gajah, dates back to the 11th century and are believed
to have been built as a monastery. Carving on the wall show
a demon head over the entrance, flanked by two statues.
The cave contains a statue of Ganesha. Excavations have
uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding
waterspouts.
TAMPAKSIRING
The temple of Pura Tirta Empul is built around the sacred
spring at Tampak Siring.
Over 1000 years old, the temple and its two bathing places
have been used by the people for good health and prosperity
because of the spring water's curative powers. Regular ceremonies
are held for purification.
KINTAMANI VOLCANO
The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view Mount
Batur and Lake. The calderas of Batur is impressive; 7 miles
in diameter and 60 feet deep.
From Penelokan, a road leads to Kedisan on the shores of
the lake where boats can be hired to cross over to Trunyan.
TRUNYAN
This ancient village is inhabited by people who call themselves
"Bali Aga" or original Balinese who have maintained
many of their old ways.
The Puser Jagad Temple has an unusual architecture and
stand under a massive Banyan tree.
BESAKIH TEMPLE
Known as the "Mother Temple of Bali"
the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the
biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples.
Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates
to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines are wrapped
in cloth and decorated with flower offerings.
Around the three main temples dedicated to the Trinity
Shiva, Brahma and Wisnu, are 18 separate sanctuaries belonging
different regencies and caste groups. To the Balinese, a
visit to the temple sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage.
ALAS KEDATON
Well known as "Holy Forest" is a small
forest measuring about 12 ha. In this forest is an old temple
and to the southeast of the temple is a small field called
the Monkey Cemetery.
There are hundreds of monkeys in this forest and high up
on the big trees many bats are hanging and singing with
their loud voices.
TANAH LOT TEMPLE
Caged out of the landscape by tides, wind and rain,
the high off shore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot.
Supports a small picturesque sea temple which can be reached
by a scramble over the wet rocks. Built by one of the last
priest to come to Bali from Java in the 16th century, its
ritual include the paying of home age to the guardian spirits
of the sea.
The best time to see Tanah Lot Temple is in the late afternoon
when the temple is in silhouette.
BEDUGUL
In the eastern high lands of Bali is the serene
mountain area of Bedugul, where vegetable, fruits and flowers
thrive in the alpine climate and a colorful little market
at Candikuning.
Offers a wide selection of produce including exotic strawberries,
here there are many hotels and restaurants and a botanical
garden.
GITGIT WATERFALL
It is located in the village of Gitgit, 11 kilometers
south of Singaraja.
Follow the toot path to the site of waterfall with of distance
of 800 meters.
The coffee and clove plantation adds scenic beauty to this
area.
LOVINA BEACH
A rest full tourist resort on the north coast and quite
close to Singaraja. A beautiful beach backed by coconut
groves.
Added attraction are the dolphins in their natural habitat,
which can be watched early in the morning by fisherman boats
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