SANGEH

TAMAN AYUN

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.

BEDUGUL

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.

TANAH LOT

One of Bali’s most important sea temple, this 16^th Century temple is 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 a sunset.

UBUD

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.

GOA GAJAH

Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave dates back to the 11^th 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 urns.

TAMPAK SIRING

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.

PENELOKAN

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.

BATU BULAN

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.

KERTA GOSA

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.

BESAKIH

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.

GOA LAWAH

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.

SANUR

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.

ULUWATU

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.

KUTA

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.

BARONG DANCE

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.

KECAK (MONKEY) DANCE

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.

LEGONG KRATON DANCE

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.