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Bali is one of the thousand island that make up the Indonesian Archipelago. Bali has been famous world wide as a leading tourist destination, known for its exotic and vibrant art and culture, nature beauties and the hospitality of the people. About 95% of Bali's million people practise a form of Hinduism, blended with Buddhism, animism and ancestor worship. For the Balinese people, their religion is inseparable from everyday life. While many destinations offer beautiful scenery, few have the variety of Bali, and none has its unique art, culture, and natural hospitality.
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Travellers to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months after arrival. No visa is required for nationals of 46 countries. This tourist visa is valid for a period of two months and cannot be renewed. |
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| Barong Dance |
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| In this Balinese dance-drama, the Barong, a dragon-like holy animal battles against the evil with Rangda. He dance illustrates the battle between the good and evit sides of human nature. Showing daily, at 9.30 a.m. in Batubulan. |
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| Batubulan |
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| Stone figures on the roadside mark the village of the Batubulan, the center of stone carving in Bali. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone be used in houses and temple, or set before entrances and road intersections. Workshop can be visited to watch artists at work. |
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| Bedugul |
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The central highland resort of Bedugul is Located beside Lake Bratan and surrounded by forested hills. The area offers good walks and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy water skiing, parasailing and boating on Lake Bratan. |
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| Besakih |
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| Knows as the “Mother Temple of Bali”, the sanctuary of Basakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temple. The sight of the temple against the background of the mountain is impressive. |
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| Goa Gajah |
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Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave dates back to the 11th Century and is believed to be built as a monastery for meditation. Excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of goddesses holding water runs. |
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| Goa Lawah |
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| A unique temple around a cave which houses 1000’s of bats, hence the name Goa Lawah or Bat Cave. It is said to extend all the way to the base of Gunung Agung. |
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| Kecak (Monkey) Dance |
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The Kecak dance takes place with only burning torches around an all-male choir. More than 100 men shaking, clapping and chanting in unison, form the background to the dance-drama of the Ramayana story. Showing daily. At 6.30 p.m at the Arts Center, Denpasar. |
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| Kerta Gosa |
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| Klungkung, former seat of the Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, was the oldest kingdom in Bali. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice features ceiling murals, painted in traditional wayang style. The floating pavilion, gardens and lotus ponds are a reminder of the kingdom’s former glory. |
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| Kuta |
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Kuta is a thriving tourist resort, popular mainly among the young. The village abounds with restaurants, shops and discotheques. It is a popular beach for swimming and surfing, with splendid tropical sunsets. |
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| Legong Keraton Dance |
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| An old, classic and exquisite dance, the Legong is usually performed by very young girls in the Legong beaty, line and grace are intricately balanced to the rhythm of the gamelan music. Showing every Friday at 7.30 p.m. in Paliatan Ubud. |
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| Penelokan |
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The Village of Penelokan-which means, “place to look”, gives a view of the active volcano Mt. Batur and Lake Batur. The huge caldera, the largest in Indonesia, is 7 miles in diameter and 1000 feet deep. |
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| Sangeh |
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Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest. Local in the area of Tabanan near Taman Ayun Royal Park, the main attraction are the monkeys, unique only to Bali which its trees cannot be found on any other part of Bali and their existence in this village remains a mystery. Look for a lovely mossy temple, which is hidden amongst the tall and gracious “Palatrees”. |
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| Sanur |
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Sanur offers many good hotels restaurant, shops and other tourist facilities. The palm-lened beach has a sheltered lagoon and is a popolar place for windsurfing and boating. |
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| Taman Ayun |
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| Taman Ayun in Mengwi is the second largest temple complex in Bali, the largest being Besakih. Located on high ground it is surrounded by a wide moat. The stone-carved gate at the entrance is very impressive. |
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| Tampak Siring |
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The temple of Pura Tirta Empul is built around a sacred spring at Tampaksiring. Over 100 years old, the temple and its two bathing place are valued by the people because of the spring water’s healing powers. Specialties of the area are silverware and ivory carvings. |
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| Tanah Lot |
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| One of Bali’s most important sea temple, this 16th Century temple was built atop a huge rock surrounded by sea. At low tide it is possible to walk to the temple. The best time to see Tanah Lot is on sunset. |
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| Ubud |
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A beautiful, picturesque of ravines and terraced rice fields, Ubud is the center for Balinese painting. Home to many Indonesian and foreign artists, Ubud has several galleries and museums worth visiting.
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| Uluwatu |
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| Legend says the temple at Uluwatu is a ship turned to stone. Built on a cliff overhanging the Indian ocean 90m below, it is an amazing sight. The surf is the most challenging on the island with waves sometimes reaching 8m.
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