15 Tourist Places in Bali that Must Be Visited


Located to the east of Java Island, Bali is Indonesia's premier tourism attraction that is well known around the world. Besides famous for its natural beauty, especially the beach, Bali is also famous for its unique and interesting arts and culture.


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Bali as a complete tourist destination and integrated has a lot of interesting sights, what are the attractions in Bali that must be visited?

1. Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach is Bali's most famous and most visited tourist destination because of its close proximity to the airport, its beautiful beaches, low cost, and its waves suitable for beginner surfers. Kuta Beach is also famous for its beautiful sunset sunset. The unique fact of Kuta Beach is before Kuta Beach becomes a tourist destination in Bali that must be visited as it is today, Kuta Beach is a big port, trade center in Bali. With its white sand and blue sea, equipped with very complete supporting facilities, Kuta Beach is the prima donna of Bali tourism.

2. Tanah Lot Temple
Pura Tanah Lot is one of the tourist attractions in Bali that is famous for its beauty, especially at sunset. Tanah Lot Temple consisting of 2 temples is a temple to worship the god of the sea. The uniqueness of Pura Tanah Lot is the temple is located on a large rock on the edge of the sea. At the time of sea tide, you can not get closer to Pura Tanah Lot because around the rocks of Pura Tanah Lot buffer will be flooded by sea water. At low tide you can see some tame sea snakes which according to locals are keepers of Pura Tanah Lot. In addition, in this location you can also hold a sacred serpent that is benign and harmless.

3. Padang Padang Beach
Padang Padang Beach is probably less famous than Kuta Beach, but Padang Padang Beach is a very beautiful and unique beach. By the time I first came to Padang Padang Beach I also thought that this beach is an unattractive beach because it is less well known, but I was wrong. Padang Padang Beach is a small beach hidden behind a cliff in the area of Pecatu, near Uluwatu. To reach Padang Padang Beach, you have to pass a ladder that divides the cliff. Padang Padang Beach is not big and wide, but very beautiful and interesting to visit. Most visitors of Padang Padang Beach are foreign tourists because Padang Padang Beach is less well known among the tourists in the country.

4. Beratan Lake Bedugul
Beratan Lake Bedugul is a lake located in a mountainous area with a beautiful natural atmosphere. The uniqueness of Lake Beratan Bedugul is the existence of a temple called Pura Ulun Danu. Ulun Danu temple is located on the edge of Lake Beratan Bedugul and is one of the main attractions of Lake Beratan Bedugul. In addition, tourists can also enjoy water games and rent a boat at Lake Beratan Bedugul.

5. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
Garuda Wisnu Kencana or commonly abbreviated GWK is a cultural tourism park located in South Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a huge sculpture by I Nyoman Nuarta. Currently, the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana has not been fully completed, only part of it has been completed, but you can still enjoy the splendor of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. In addition to the statue, you can also see the beauty of limestone hills are cut into large lime beams. These limestone beams will be filled with sculptures. In addition to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana area there is also an art theater, you can enjoy various types of dance and artistry of Bali in this theater every day.

6. Lovina Beach
Lovina Beach may not be too often heard among tourists. Lovina Beach is one of the most favorite places in Bali that I like most because in Lovina Beach we can see the dolphins swimming and jumping in their natural habitat. Located in North Bali close to Singaraja City, you will go to the sea and see dolphins by using fishing boats. Lovina Beach Dolphins play by the beach in the morning, therefore tourists usually depart from the beach starting at 6 am.

7. Besakih Temple
Pura Besakih is a temple located at the foot of Mount Agung, and is the largest temple in Bali. In Pura Besakih often held a Hindu religious event because Pura Besakih is believed to be a holy place and is the mother of all temples in Bali. Pura Besakih built with the concept of God, human, and nature balance or often referred to as Tri Hita Karana. To enter the Pura Besakih area, you must use a sarong that can be borrowed around the location of Pura Besakih.

8. Uluwatu Temple
Pura Uluwatu is one of the tourist attractions in Bali which is above a cliff that juts into the sea. Uluwatu Temple not only offers a distinctive Balinese religious atmosphere, but also offers the beauty of its panorama, especially the beauty of its already well-known sunset. In Pura Uluwatu you will encounter a number of monkeys that are believed to function to maintain the sanctity of Uluwatu Temple. To enter Uluwatu Temple area, you must use sarong and scarf which is a symbol of respect to the holiness of Pura Uluwatu.

9. Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Bali. By the time you come to Jimbaran Beach, the first thing you will see is a row of dining tables and chairs on beautiful white sand. Jimbaran Beach is famous for its beachside culinary, especially its seafood. Jimbaran Beach for those of you who want to travel to the beach while enjoying the culinary tour of Bali. No need to worry about eating at Jimbaran Beach because the waves at Jimbaran Beach are very calm, do not harm you who are eating on the beach.

10. Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest is a tourist spot in Bali that will bring you to blend with nature. Located in Ubud, Bali, Monkey Forest is a forest inhabited by many wild apes. These monkeys are considered sacred by the local people so they should not be disturbed and allowed to live in the forest. Monkeys in Monkey Forest love food, they will try to get the food you bring, even if the food is in your bag. In this place you will witness the life of hundreds of unique and interesting monkeys.

11. Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa, which borders Nusa Dua, Bali is the center of water sports and games in Bali. The characteristics of Tanjung Benoa Beach are very calm, so it is suitable for various types of water games are fun. The types of water games you can play here are snorkel, sea walker, banana boat, parasailing, wakeboard, waterski, jetski, scuba diving, donut boat, flying fish, and others. In addition you can also go see the giant sea turtle on the island of turtles by boat from Tanjung Benoa.

12. Lake Batur Kintamani
Lake Batur Kintamani is one of Bali's natural charms. Located on Bali's 2nd highest mountain, Lake Batur Kintamani has a cool air and a breathtaking view. Lake Batur Kintamani is the largest lake in Bali that many tourists visit because it offers a view that is second to none in Bali.

13. Kecak Uluwatu Dance
Kecak Dance is the most famous and most interesting Balinese dance to see. Of the many places that show the attraction of kecak, I think the most interesting is the Kecak Uluwatu Dance in Uluwatu Temple. Kecak Uluwatu Dance performs Balinese kecak dance with a backdrop of sunset in Uluwatu which is very beautiful. Kecak Uluwatu Dance is very popular and crowded therefore if you want to watch Kecak Uluwatu Dance performance, I suggest to message from afar day.

14. Rafting River Telaga Waja
River Rafting Telaga Waja is perfect for those of you who like exciting and challenging activities. Telaga Waja River has clear and clean water and challenging rapids. At the end of the rafting you will jump over a water gate, very exciting. After enjoying Telaga Waja River Rafting, you will get the bonus of trekking up the mountain, therefore prepare yourself and rest enough because Rafting River Telaga Waja will drain your energy.

15. Rafting Ayung River
Rafting Ayung River has different characteristics with River Rafting Telaga Waja. If River Rafting Telaga Waja offers a challenge, then Rafting Ayung River offers beauty. Panorama along the Ayung River is very beautiful, coupled with sculptures on river cliffs, and green trees around the river complement the beauty of Rafting Ayung River.

Here are the popular tourist attractions that you must visit while on the island of Bali. There are still many other attractions that are not less interesting than the 15 popular tours above. Happy Holidays to Bali Island, Indonesia.

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