A Must Visit Place in Indonesia: BALI

Bali Island also known as the Land of Gods, and is famous all over the world for surfers’ paradise. In Indonesian archipelago is a popular holiday destination and appeals through its absolute natural beauty. There are lushed rice fields in the form of terrace farming and magnificent beaches. In Bali you will find beautifully carved temples as well as palaces.

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# 8 Best things to do in Bali:

We are giving you best things to do in Bali. These are as following:

i. Visit Tanah Lot Temple:

Bali’s landmark Tanah Lot Temple is a must visit place. It is famous for sunset backdrops and offshore setting. This temple is a Hindu shrine and is not-be-missed icons in Bali. It is situated in Tabanan regency in the Beraban village which is approximately kms northwest of Kuta. You will find here art shopsselling  mementos and curios of all kinds line the trail from the parking area to the temple. The original name of rock is Tengah Lod, means ‘in the sea’.

*Opening Hours: 07:00 – 19:00

*Location: Jalan Raya Tanah Lot, Beraban Village, Kediri, Tabanan, Bali

ii. Shopping at Ubud Art Market

Ubud Art Market is locally known as 'Pasar Seni Ubud' and open daily. In this market you will find shirts, hand-woven bags, statues, hats, beautiful silk scarves and lot more. If you are in Bali and want to do some shopping then you must visit this market. Here you will see various show piece items which displays the craftsmanship of Balinese people. Moreover, you will also find bags and T-shirts with “Bali” prints on them.

*Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00

*Location: Jalan Raya Ubud main road, opposite the Puri Saren Ubud palace.

iii. Visit to Uluwatu Temple

Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is believed to be Bali's spiritual pillars and is very popular for its eye catching location. If you want to go for sunlight delight then you must visit to Pura Luhur Uluwatu. It is renowned for cliff-top setting at the edge of a flat terrain 250 feet over the waves of the Indian Ocean. In addition to this, it is believed that this temple protects the Bali from evil sea spirits.

*Opening Hours: As a place of worship it is open 24 hours daily.

* Location: Pecatu Village, Kuta sub-district, Badung regency

iv. Tegallalang Rice Terraces

In Tegallalang Rice Terraces you will find wonderful locations for clicking pictures. In a form of terrace farming, here rice crop is grown across the valley. Here is also a small village named as Pakudui, and the villagers here are enthusiastic Balinese craftsmen. In Pakudui you will you will also notice the chronic presence of one exacting legendary Balinese figure - the Garuda.

*Location: North of Ubud

v. Besakih Temple in Bali

Also known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ Besakih Temple, is situated at 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. This temple is surrounded by the scenic hills, rice paddies and streams. This is the holiest temple and is an inventive complex that consists of 86 temples which also includes the main Pura Penataran Agung and 18 others.

*Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, but it is actually open 24 hours as it is a place of worship

*Location: In Besakih Village, Rendang Sub-district, Karangasem District

vi. Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali

Ubud Monkey Forest is also popularly known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. This is a home of mass of grey long-tailed macaques and is a natural forest sanctuary. There you can see monkeys playing in their natural habitat, lazing along pathways which are full of leafy nutmeg forest.

For adults public admission is IDR 40,000 and IDR 30,000 for kids.

*Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 08:00 - 18:00

*Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Padangtegal, Ubud

*Tel: +62 (0)361 971 304

vii. Elephant Cave in Bali - Goa Gajah

Goa Gajah is a must visit historical site in Bali. It is built as a holy place for meditation. It is located on a hill side and its doorway shows a threatening huge face with its broad open mouth as the door. Moreover, for adults entry tickets are 15,000 and 7,500 IDR for children.

*Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 - 16.00

*Location: Bedulu Village, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Blahbatuh, Gianyar

viii. Mount Batur Volcano in Kintamani

If you are visiting then you must visit Mount Batur Volcano in Kintamani. It is a famous trek and area mainly consists of 3 main villages Batur, Penelokan and Kintamani. Among these Penelokan is a famous stopover and gives you an eye-catching view of Bali volcano.

*Location: Kintamani, Bangli (approximately 3 hour's drive from Kuta)

# Bali Indonesia Nightlife Experiences

i. Bali Nightclubs

Nightclubs in Bali are mostly spread in the southern regions of Legian, Kuta and Seminyak. Hence, we are giving you a list of top 10 Bali Nightclubs to enjoy nightlife.

1. Mirror Bali Lounge and Club Jalan at Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak

2. Sky Dome Super Club at Jalan Legian, Legian

3. OPIVM Nightclub at Jalan Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak

4. Bounty Discotheque at Jalan Legian, Legian

5. Pyramid Club Bali at Jalan Dewi Sri, Kuta

6. Jenja at Jalan Nakula, Seminyak

7. Boshe VVIP Club at Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 89x, Kuta.

8. Red Ruby Club Jalan Petitenget at Seminyak

9. Velvet & Hypnotized (VH Bali) at Kuta Beachwalk, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta

10. Engine Room at Jalan Legian, Legian

ii. Night Markets in Bali

Apart from day markets in Bali, night markets are also popular amongst tourists and localites. The 5 famous night markets in Bali are as following:

1. Gianyar Night Market at Gianyar

2. Sanur Night Market (Pasar Malam Sindu) at Sanur

 3. Garlic lane at Kuta

4. Kereneng Night Market at Denpasar

5. Taman Sari Market at Seminyak

iii. Bars and Pubs

Here we are giving of list of 5 popular bars and pubs in Bali so you know where to drink in this place.

1. Romeo’s Bar & Grillery at Jalan Padma Utara, Legian

2. SKAI Beach Club at Legian

3. Gracie Kelly’s at Bali Dynasty Resort, Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta

4. The Plumbers Arms at Jalan Raya Banyar Anyar No. 8, Kerobokan

5. Nyoman’s Beer Garden at Jalan Pantai Mengiat Nusa Dua

iv. Beach Clubs

Next point in Bali Indonesia Nightlife experiences are Beach Clubs. Bali gives a great mix of beach clubs and these are situated on wonderful locations overlooking the surf and Indian Ocean. 10 popular Beach Clubs in Bali are as following:

1. Sundays Beach Club at Ungasan

2. Potato Head Beach Club Seminyak

3. Ku De Ta at Seminyak

4. Azul Beach Club at Legian

5. Komune Beach Club at Gianyar

6. SKAI Beach Club at Legian

7. Vue Beach Club at Canggu

8. Byrdhouse Beach Club at Sanur

9. Mahagiri Lembongan Beach Club at Nusa Lembongan

10. Jimbaran Beach Club at Jimbaran

# List of 10 most popular beaches in Bali:

1. Legian Beach

2. Kuta Beach

3. Sanur Beach

4. Jimbaran Beach

5. Seminyak Beach

6. Nusa Dua Beach

7. Candidasa Beach

8. Canggu Beach

9. Tanjung Benoa Beach

10. Uluwatu

We are happy to introduce Willy Wijaya

He is a tour operator from Bali. Don’t forget to contact him during your next visit to Bali. Contact Number: +62 8124694993

# Bali Indonesia Weather

There are mainly two seasons in Bali:

Dry and Wet

Dry season is from May to September

Wet season is from October to April

# Bali Indonesia airport

To reach Bali, Indonesia you have to travel to Ngurah Rai Airport which is Bali international airport and located 13 km south of Denpasar.

Find flights to Bali:

# Bali Indonesia Hotels

We are giving you a list of Best Hotels in Bali to choose from. These are as following:

Some more pictures by Willy Wijaya of Bali: