Bali island Guide
Religion, Arts & Culture
Bali Island is part of the Indonesian Archipelago and consists of eight regencies (kabupaten) and one city (kota) Denpasar, the island's capital city. The regencies and city are administrative, political and agricultural regions that have replaced Bali's earlier kingdoms.
The unique Balinese culture is what makes the island such a special destination
Religion is very much a part of everyday life in Bali. Morning starts with offerings given to various parts of the house, trees, rivers etc. A complicated system of several simultaneous calendars gives an almost daily reason for minor or major temple festivals somewhere on the island.
The Balinese are skillful painters, musicians, flower arrangers, wood carvers, dancers and weavers
Temple festivals include myriads of different rituals and ceremonies as well as voluptuous offerings, which in themselves are art works of the highest order. Temple festivals, as well birthdays, weddings or grand cremations provide the natural context for many theatrical performances
The kecak dance is typically performed by about fifty to one hundred men wearing only loincloths; their upper bodies are left bare. They form concentric circles, in the middle of which is a traditional Balinese coconut oil lamp. First they move their bodies rhythmically to the left and to the right, chanting the words "chak ke-chak ke-chak ke-chak" continuously, in slow rhythm. Gradually the rhythm speeds up and by turns they lift their hands, trembling, into the air. The kecak dance is performed for dance-dramas and the story presented is taken from the Ramayana Hindu epic. The bare-chested male kecak chanters play the role of Rama's troops of Vanaras (apes) and Ravana's troops of Rakshasas (giants).
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Uluwatu Kecak-dansen
Jalan UluwatuThe kecak dance is typically performed by about fifty to one hundred men wearing only loincloths; their upper bodies are left bare. They form concentric circles, in the middle of which is a traditional Balinese coconut oil lamp. First they move their bodies rhythmically to the left and to the right, chanting the words "chak ke-chak ke-chak ke-chak" continuously, in slow rhythm. Gradually the rhythm speeds up and by turns they lift their hands, trembling, into the air. The kecak dance is performed for dance-dramas and the story presented is taken from the Ramayana Hindu epic. The bare-chested male kecak chanters play the role of Rama's troops of Vanaras (apes) and Ravana's troops of Rakshasas (giants).
Balinese dance is an ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive.[1] Balinese dancers express the stories of dance-drama through the bodily gestures including gestures of fingers, hands, head and eyes
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Ubud
Balinese dance is an ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive.[1] Balinese dancers express the stories of dance-drama through the bodily gestures including gestures of fingers, hands, head and eyes
Barong is a panther-like creature and character in the Balinese mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil
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Sahadewa Barong Dance
Jalan Pura PusehBarong is a panther-like creature and character in the Balinese mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil
Entertainments and Activities
List of activities we can do in Bali:
-Swimming: white beaches across the island except north of with beautiful black sand.
-Surfing: selection of surf beaches mainly on north island: Uluwatu, Kuta, Padang-Padang, Imposible, Bingin, Balangan, Green Bowl and Canggu.
-Diving/Snorkling: Amed, Lovina and Menjangan Island, Nusa dua, Lembongan island and Nusa dua island
- Waterfalls: Aling-Aling, Jembong, Tembok barak, Melanting, Yeh Mempeh, Ayu, Singsing, Gitgit, Sekumpul, Munduk, Cemara, Tegungan, Tibumana, Blemantung, Nungnung.
-Adventure Sport: Elephant ride, Krisna Adventure
-Shopping: Market in every town and silver shops around Ubud area
-Entertainment : local performances: Kecak , Barong and Balinese traditional dances
The beach has been notable since the early 1970s. Kuta beach is also known as Sunset Beach, as opposed to the Sunrise Beach, another name for Sanur Beach. Luxury resorts, restaurants, and clubs are located along the beach.
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Kuta-stranden
No.32 Jalan Pantai KutaThe beach has been notable since the early 1970s. Kuta beach is also known as Sunset Beach, as opposed to the Sunrise Beach, another name for Sanur Beach. Luxury resorts, restaurants, and clubs are located along the beach.
Lively water park with a rides for all ages, plus restaurants, a food court & a swim-up bar.
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Waterbom Bali
Jalan Kartika PlazaLively water park with a rides for all ages, plus restaurants, a food court & a swim-up bar.
Nusa Dua is almost in its own Bali bubble. Beautiful. Clean. Predominantly luxury hotels. It has it’s pro’s and con’s (as do most things), but it’s perfect for a Bali family holiday or romantic getaway
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Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa DuaNusa Dua is almost in its own Bali bubble. Beautiful. Clean. Predominantly luxury hotels. It has it’s pro’s and con’s (as do most things), but it’s perfect for a Bali family holiday or romantic getaway
For water sports Tanjung Benoa activities such as Jet Ski, Parasailing, Seawalker, and Flying Fish
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Vannsport Tanjung Benoa Club
Jalan PratamaFor water sports Tanjung Benoa activities such as Jet Ski, Parasailing, Seawalker, and Flying Fish
Sanur is a seaside town in the southeast of the island of Bali, in Indonesia. Its long stretch of beach offers shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand, backed by a paved cycling path. The Pura Blanjong temple is built from coral and has inscriptions dating from the 10th century. The leafy main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries and restaurants.
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Sanur
Sanur is a seaside town in the southeast of the island of Bali, in Indonesia. Its long stretch of beach offers shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand, backed by a paved cycling path. The Pura Blanjong temple is built from coral and has inscriptions dating from the 10th century. The leafy main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries and restaurants.
Nusa Lembongan is an island located southeast of Bali, Indonesia. It is part of a group of three islands that make up the Nusa Penida district, of which it is the most famous. This island group in turn is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
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Nusa Lembongan Island
Nusa Lembongan is an island located southeast of Bali, Indonesia. It is part of a group of three islands that make up the Nusa Penida district, of which it is the most famous. This island group in turn is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Nusa Ceningan is a small island located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, south of Bali, in Indonesia. It lies on the southern side of the Strait of Badung. There is a notable surf break off Nusa Ceningan which attracts some surfers away from the more crowded breaks on Nusa Lembongan
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Ceningan island
Nusa Ceningan is a small island located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, south of Bali, in Indonesia. It lies on the southern side of the Strait of Badung. There is a notable surf break off Nusa Ceningan which attracts some surfers away from the more crowded breaks on Nusa Lembongan
City/town information
Denpasar is the capital city and main hub of the Indonesian province of Bali, in the southern part of the island. Laid-back Sanur Beach on the east coast offers sunrise views. The nearby Pura Blanjong Temple contains a stone pillar with a 10th-century inscription. The Bali Museum displays a large collection of Balinese cultural artifacts, including traditional costumes and religious items
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Denpasar
Denpasar is the capital city and main hub of the Indonesian province of Bali, in the southern part of the island. Laid-back Sanur Beach on the east coast offers sunrise views. The nearby Pura Blanjong Temple contains a stone pillar with a 10th-century inscription. The Bali Museum displays a large collection of Balinese cultural artifacts, including traditional costumes and religious items
TABANAN · Known as the rice bowl of Bali, the vast Tabanan regency is famed for its magnificent rice paddies and pristine natural scenery and the famous Tanah lot Temple
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Tabanan
TABANAN · Known as the rice bowl of Bali, the vast Tabanan regency is famed for its magnificent rice paddies and pristine natural scenery and the famous Tanah lot Temple
Gianyar is a regency in Bali as the second most densely populated district and also the art center on the Island of the Gods. A lot of painters, dancers, sculptors, and another artist inhabited in Gianyar could be the main reason of why it is always packed with tourists. To name a few, Sukawati, Tampaksiring, Tegallalang, or even Ubud has their own charm like art market, temples, museums, and also the beautiful scenery of subak – the water management (irrigation) system for paddy fields.
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Gianyar
Gianyar is a regency in Bali as the second most densely populated district and also the art center on the Island of the Gods. A lot of painters, dancers, sculptors, and another artist inhabited in Gianyar could be the main reason of why it is always packed with tourists. To name a few, Sukawati, Tampaksiring, Tegallalang, or even Ubud has their own charm like art market, temples, museums, and also the beautiful scenery of subak – the water management (irrigation) system for paddy fields.
Bangli is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 520.81 km² and population of 197,210. Its regency seat is Bangli. Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple, the Pura Kehen, which dates from the 11th century. This area also famous with its waterfalls: Goa Raja ,Tangkub, Krisik , Tibumana Goa Rang Reng, Twin Hill, Bangkian Djaran, Petapan and Tangkup
Bangli Sub-District
Bangli is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 520.81 km² and population of 197,210. Its regency seat is Bangli. Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple, the Pura Kehen, which dates from the 11th century. This area also famous with its waterfalls: Goa Raja ,Tangkub, Krisik , Tibumana Goa Rang Reng, Twin Hill, Bangkian Djaran, Petapan and Tangkup
Kintamani is a village on the western edge of the larger caldera wall of the Mount Batur caldera in Bali, Indonesia. It is on the same north–south road as Penelokan and has been used as a stopping place to view the Mount Batur region.
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Kintamani
Kintamani is a village on the western edge of the larger caldera wall of the Mount Batur caldera in Bali, Indonesia. It is on the same north–south road as Penelokan and has been used as a stopping place to view the Mount Batur region.
Semarapura is the capital of Klungkung regency, the smallest district in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Klungkung borders with Bangli regency in the north, Karangasem regency in the east, Gianyar regency in the west and with the Indian Ocean to the south.
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Semarapura
Semarapura is the capital of Klungkung regency, the smallest district in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Klungkung borders with Bangli regency in the north, Karangasem regency in the east, Gianyar regency in the west and with the Indian Ocean to the south.
Karangasem Regency is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It covers the east part of Bali, has an area of 839.54 km² and a population of 369,320. Its regency seat is Amlapura. Karangasem was devastated when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, killing 1,900 people. Karangasem was a kingdom before Bali was conquered by the Dutch
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Amlapura
Karangasem Regency is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It covers the east part of Bali, has an area of 839.54 km² and a population of 369,320. Its regency seat is Amlapura. Karangasem was devastated when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, killing 1,900 people. Karangasem was a kingdom before Bali was conquered by the Dutch
Buleleng is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 1,365.88 km² and population of 577,644. Its regency seat is Singaraja. Buleleng was founded as a kingdom by Gusti Panji Sakti, who ruled c. 1660-c. 1700.
Buleleng
Buleleng is a regency of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 1,365.88 km² and population of 577,644. Its regency seat is Singaraja. Buleleng was founded as a kingdom by Gusti Panji Sakti, who ruled c. 1660-c. 1700.
Sightseeing
Tanah Lot means "Land [in the] Sea" in the Balinese language.[Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) North West of Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. The best sunset viewing
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Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot means "Land [in the] Sea" in the Balinese language.[Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) North West of Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. The best sunset viewing
Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese Hindu sea temple located in Uluwatu. The temple is regarded as one of the sad kahyangan and is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra
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Uluwatu-tempelet
Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese Hindu sea temple located in Uluwatu. The temple is regarded as one of the sad kahyangan and is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra
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Famous Bali Food
Babi Guling is the most widely known as Balinese dish and tourists have even been known coming to Bali just to eat it. The most famous place for Babi Guling would be none other than Ibu Oka in Ubud but it is it really the best? Finding the best Babi Guling though takes a lot of work and perseverance, however.
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Jalan Bukit BuluhBabi Guling is the most widely known as Balinese dish and tourists have even been known coming to Bali just to eat it. The most famous place for Babi Guling would be none other than Ibu Oka in Ubud but it is it really the best? Finding the best Babi Guling though takes a lot of work and perseverance, however.