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May 23, 2008

Ubud Village


Ubud BaliWelcome to Ubud Bali. Ubud is a big countryside, supervising 13 Banjar (group of community) with 6 custom countryside, it is located in Ubud sub district, Gianyar Regency. With the distance about 20 km from Denpasar Town, Ubud Vilage can be reached within 30 minutes or 15 minutes from Gianyar Town. With the height about 300 meter above sea level, Ubud own the air more cold from other areas in south of Bali. Ubud village own population about 9.800 peoples. The environment is still keep natural and this area represents the area of inspiration source to all actors, inclusive of overseas actor, especially European actor.

Ubud Bali

Places of Interest in Bali, Ubud BaliUbud beside own the beautiful nature, this area also represent a rich culture countryside with the history heritage of all big actors, especially all famous artists, for example I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862 - 1978), Anak Agng Gede Sobrat (1919 - 1992), I Gusti Made Deblog (1910 - 1968), afterward caught up by others like, I Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Dewa Putu Bedil, Ida Bagus Rai and others. The popularity of all above artists follows to give the inspiration to all west artists to live in Ubud Bali. In year 1920's, two European artist people that are Rodolf Bonnet from Dutch and Walter Spies from Germany inscribe the new history of artistic growth paint the countryside of Ubud. Second, the European artist introduce the European esthetics technique especially illumination area, shadow, perspective and anatomy. All local artists permeate the new technique matching with value and base on local mind fixed take the traditional so that able to give the separate identity by the name Ubud. Ubud Village progressively famous as a born area of all actor paints because of the existence of cooperation between Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati and Rudolf Bonnet to form an actor bevy by the name of Pita Maha. What also follows the area born of Pita Maha is Tjokorda Gede Raka Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad in the year 1936. Pita Maha represent a bevy and place to discuss the artistic growth and problem paint, and also to compare mind each other and introducing result of art which they own.

Tampak Siring Temple

Tirta Empul - Tampak Siring Temple

Tirta Empul Temple or Tampak Siring Temple is a holy spring water temple located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar regency and it is about 39 km eastwards from Denpasar town. It is set in the dale and encircled by the hill. In the west side of this temple, there is an Indonesian President palace which has been found by the first president. The name of Tirta Empul is loaded in a inscription which is kept at Sakenan Temple, Manukaya village, Sub district of Tampak Siring, about 3 km from Tirta Empul Temple. In this inscription, the Tirta Empul is named by the Tirta Ri Air Hampul and then the name has changed into Tirta Hampul and finally become the Tirta Empul. Tirta Ri air hampul is meaning the water emerge or the holy pool (Petirthan) which is the water emerge from the land.

Tirta Empul, Tampak Siring Temple

History of Tampak Siring or Tirta Empul

Tampak Siring Tirta Empul, Places of interest in BaliThe wellspring emerges from the land is believed that it is the infinite creation. According to the history, that, that this water source is arranged and sanctified by king Indrajayasinghawarmadewa in the year 882 Saka (960 M). He has given the name with Tirta ri air hampul. The data is loaded in the inscription that is located at Sakenan Temple. Besides of the above epigraphy data, in Tirta Empul Temple is also found the archaeology omission like Colossus Yoni, Arca Lion, Tepasana and Tirta Empul Pool. According to papyrus of Usana Bali narrated that Tirta Empul is created by Bhatara Indra (Sun Deity) when bearing arms against the king where his palace is located in Bedahulu Countryside. He is known as a very miraculous king, which he can lose or show suddenly, therefore he is named by Mayadenawa. Because of its miracle, he becomes the arrogance and expressing himself as a god. The Mayadenawa King owns the assistant (Patih) which is called Kalawong. They prohibit the people to do the Yadnya (praying to the god) so that is often happened the natural disaster, disease epidemic, agriculture fail and finally miserable life society. Finally Betara Indra (one of Hindu God) gives battle against the kings that happened in Tampak Siring and then the Mayadenawa is gone to the wall and disappear. King Mayadenawa has also created poisonous pools which can the team of Bathara Indra die and faint after drinking this water. Then Bathara Indra stick the weapon of Umbul-umbul and finally the water is emerging so that called by Tirta Empul and then it is passed to the dead and faint soldier that made them back to live. Therefore at the moment this pool water is sanctified by the Hindu society in Bali and they believe that this water source can heal various of diseases, hence every day this place is a lot of visited by Hindu people to do the ritual and sanctify them self . This place has been opened for public and as a famous tourist destination in Bali.

Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace/Puri Saren

Places to visit in Bali, Ubud BaliPuri Saren Ubud (Ubud Palace) is an Ubud Kingdom Palace with beautiful Balinese traditional houses as a residence of Ubud King. It is set in the center of Ubud Bali with traditional art market just in front of it and it is found by Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel who has commanded from year 1800 - 1823. This palace is an artistic cultural life center, while the traditional market is the symbol of local economics resident. The existence of Puri Saren as a palace is equipped by a Wantilan/auditorium that is a large building of meeting room and a banyan tree as shelter place at the daytime. The traditional market is the place of society economics and its existence is always border on palace as artistic cultural life center. It means that the both pole meeting is describing the dynamics of society and kingdom life.

Places to Visit in Ubud

Puri Saren, Ubud palaceThe tourists who purchase the tour package to Ubud will visit this place and they will feel not complete if they are not invited to visit the Puri Saren (Ubud Palace) and traditional market, because both of these tourist destinations are the soul and identity of Ubud Village itself. The palace is very beautiful with artistically traditional building and contains the high esthetics value. It is situated in the good temperature which can give the ruthless and freshness for every visitor. Some world class painters from Europe have lived in Ubud like Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smith, Antonio Blanko, Hans Snell and others. These entire world class painters through its painting masterpiece have indirectly followed to promote Bali Tourism because theme or their painting objects are about the culture and nature of Bali. Ida Tjokorda Agung Sukawati has exploited his palace as lodge place for his entire respectable guest.

Ubud Palace in Growth

In the year 1928, the Tjampuhan Hotel is founded for all empire's guest and on 1934, this hotel is opened as a lodge for empire's guest and also used as a center place of Pita Maha Organization Activities. Tjampuhan Hotel is an eldest hotel in Ubud with the traditional style. In growth hereinafter, Ubud as a tourism destination is one of tourist area in Gianyar Regency own separate specification.

Kuta Bali


Kuta is the most famous tourist places in Bali. It is famous with the spectacular white sandy beach, several of hotels from luxury and until budget hotels are available, hilarious nightlife, plenty of restaurants with international cuisine, bars, pub, Water Boom Park and shopping center. It is one stop place for holiday in Bali by offering the plenty of selection we need and make it the right place to visit on your vacation in Bali.

Kuta Beach, Bali

Kuta History

Kuta Bali, Tourist PlacesAt three hundred year ago, in this place had been built a Konco (Buddhist Temple) located beside of Tukad Mati ( Dead River ) where it river can be navigable at that time. The boat steps into the hinterland of Kuta, so that Kuta is a port trade. Mads Longe is a merchant from Denmark in 19 century had built its trade station in the river periphery. During living in Bali, he often becomes the medium between king of Bali and Dutch. Mads Longe has mysteriously died and his grave is located inside of Konco ( Buddhist Temple ) right in the river periphery. Kuta is quiet fisherman countryside in the past, but now it has been turned into the hilarious town and it is completed by post office, police office, market, pharmacy, photo center, and shop. There are a lot of hotels which are designed luxury and comfortable set in a long side of white sandy beach of Kuta .

What to see in Kuta Bali?

Kuta, Bali Shopping PlacesKuta is situated in 11 KM southern part of Denpasar town and it can be easily reached by public transportation from Tegal Bus Station about 15 minutes. Kuta is the fastest growing tourist place in Bali and it is the heaven for foreign countries tourists. Kuta is well equipped by tourist facilities like white sandy beach, bars, restaurants, cafeteria, disco and others spectacular nightlife. We can also meet a lot of good shops selling multifarious items of tourist need like clothes, cassette ribbon, airplane ticket, souvenir, handicraft, sport gear and others. It is a popular place with the surfing activity besides of beautiful sunset. Mostly the tourists come and stays in this place are coming from the low budget traveler especially young tourist. There is a new tourism object in Kuta built in the center of this place called Bali Bomb Monument to commemorate the Bali Bomb Tragedy on 12 October 2002. Bomb which burst at Sari Club and also Paddy'S club have killed 202 people.


May 22, 2008

Nusa Dua Bali


Nusa Dua is an elite resort area with international five star hotels and resorts existing on the costal side in south part of Bali. It is located in Badung Regency and about 25 minutes drive from Bali's International airport. Nusa Dua with 350 ha size is the sample luxury resort area and one of best tourism places in the world. In fact, the name of Nusa Dua is coming from two small islands located in the south part of Bali Island (Nusa mean the island and Dua mean two) that is dissociated with the white sand.

Nusa Dua Bali, Tourist Places, South Bali

History Nusa Dua Bali

Nusa Dua, South Bali, Five Star HotelsNusa Dua Area is start built in year 1974,as a result from study of French consultant, SCETO ( Societe Centrale pour l'equpeent Touristique Ouetre-Mer) in the year 1970 and also feasibility study conducted by PCI (Pacific Consultants International) year 1971-1973 for financing of World Bank aid. The Indonesian Government has delivered this area management to PT. BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation) which existing under the law and regulation of Republic Indonesia Government no.27 year 1972, on 12 November 1972.

Tourist Places in Bali

This area owns the most complete tourism facilities in Bali and Indonesia like five star hotels, luxury accommodations, villas, convention hall, shopping center and beautiful beaches. The five star hotels exist in this area are Club Med, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, The Westin Resort, The Laguna Resort, Melia Bali Villas and Spa, Inna Putri Bali Hotel, The Ayodya Resort, Kayu Manis Villa, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, The Bale Villas and Novotel Nusa Dua. There are also the sports activities are available in this are like tennis court, squash and golf course. Each hotel is completed by five star restaurant facilities, bar, pub and beach activities. Nusa Dua is an ideal place for holiday in Bali.

Nusa Dua Photo Gallery

Bali Best Adventure Activities

Welcome to the great adventures tour in Bali Island which provides many selections of adventure activities during your holiday in the paradise island. The adventures are very attractive and full of challenging and fun. Explore the ford of Bali natures walk encircled by the beauty of natural nature with mutifarious of flora and fauna, see the friendliness of Balinese resident in the rural area and explore every corner of Bali land. This tour has provided the interesting adventure such as White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Elephant Safari Ride, Jungle and Village Trekking, Mountain and Village Cycling, Paragliding, Horse Riding, Land Cruise, VW Safari and Sea Walker with competitive rate. Join and participate from one of the perfect choice adventure gives you the memory which is not fallen into oblivion and later tell to others.

BALI WHITE WATER RAFTING

Bali White Water RaftingIt is provides choice of water rafting adventures in the spectacular river with rapids class two and three. More

BALI ELEPHANT SAFARI

Bali Elephant SafariThe spectacular attraction from Sumatra Elephant and ride on it at the World's Best Elephant Park is the exciting experience for your vacation in Bali. More

BALI MOUNTAIN CYCLING

Bali Cycling, Bali Montain BikeThe adventure downhill in the trail area of Kintamani and enter the Balinese rural which are offered in three different places of cycling in Bali. More

BALI LAND CRUISE

Bali Land CruisesTravel by legendary luxury Land Rover, on tiny country road and tracks, through rice terrace and untouched rainforest to the real heart of Bali. More

BALI JUNGLE TREKKING

Bali Jungle TrekkingTrek into the tropical mountain forest, villages and beautiful rice field which are served in several places in Bali. More

BALI SEA CRUISES

Bali CruisesThe experience fords the Bali Sea with luxury cruise ship with the exciting activities to explore the island of Lembongan. More

BALI HORSE RIDING

Bali Horse RidingThe exciting experience to ride a horse in Bali while enjoy a peaceful ride along the beach to get a unique experience in the paradise island. More

BALI WATER SPORT

Bali Water SportServe a lot of games above the calm sea at Tanjung Benoa Bali with full of fun; like jet ski, parasailing, snorkeling, diving, turtle island tour and more.

BALI GOLF

Bali GolfPlaying golf in Bali at the luxurious golf course by stepping your way to explore the best green fees in Asia. More

BALI PARAGLIDING

Bali ParaglidingBali Adventure Paragliding let you do to fly above Bali's most spectacular strip of coastal. More
BALI FISHING
Bali FishingSport fishing is an adventure to explore the ocean with full of fun to catch the fish. With professional boat driver and complete fishing gear, your adventure will be the exciting experience.
BALI DIVING
Bali Fun DivingDiving Tour is an exciting experience under the blue seawater to view the beautiful coral and colorful fish. Nusa Dua, Padang Bai, Tulamben, Menjangan and other are the favorite place for diving point.

Bali Tours, Tours Arround Bali

It provides the list of Bali Tour Packages, Bali Day Tours or tour around Bali offering a lot of choices suited with your program during holiday in Bali.
FULL DAY TOURS
Bali Tours Kintamani Volcano
Bali Tours Besakih Temple
Bali Tours Ubud Village Tour
Bali Tours North of Bali Tour
Bali Tours West of Bali Tour
Bali Tours East of Bali Tours
Bali Tours Bedugul Tours
PACKAGE TOURS
Bali Tours Denpasar City Package
Bali Tours Uluwatu Kecak and Dinner
Bali Tours Legong Dance with Dinner
Bali Tours Tanah Lot with Dinner
Bali Tours Rafting with Ubud Tour
Bali Tours Elephant Safari Ubud Tour
Bali Tours Subak and Tanah Lot Tour
HALF DAY TOURS
Bali Tours Uluwatu Sunset Tour
Bali Tours Tanah Lot Sunset Tour
Bali Tours Denpasar City Tour
Bali Tours Watukaru Temple Tour



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Places of Interest in Bali

Bali Island is well known as an island of the god, Thousand of Temple or Heaven Island and a lot of name given by people in the world who have ever been in Bali. Bali Island is strategically located in the tropical situation and the geographically of this island is consisted of mountain, valley, lake, flat area and beautiful white sandy beach and warms blue seawater. Bali Island is also well known, as an island owns rich of cultures, beautiful Balinese Dances and magnificent landscape panorama from the top hill down to the sea. In this site, we provides complete information about place of interest in Bali, places to visit, tourist sites, destinations, tourist object, and what to see in Bali.
Gianyar Area Gianyar
Tabanan Area Tabanan
Celuk Village Celuk Village

Mas Village Mas Village

Goa gajah Temple Goa Gajah Temple

Ubud Village Ubud Village

Ubud Village Ubud Market

Puri Saren Ubud Puri Saren Ubud / Ubud Palace

Painting Museum Puri Lukisan / Painting Museum

Tegalalang Rice Terrace Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Mongkey Forrest Monkey Forest

Tampak Siring Tampak Siring

Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi Batubulan Village

Tanah Lot Temple Tanah Lot Temple

Subak Museum Subak Museum

Taman Ayun Temple Taman Ayun Temple

Bedugul Lake Bedugul Lake

Bedugul Lake Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Kebun Raya Kebun Raya

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

Batukaru Temple Batukaru Temple

Hot Sping Water Hot Sping Water

Sangeh Mongkey Forrest Sangeh Mongkey Forest

Alas Kedaton Mongkey Forrest Alas Kedaton Mongkey Forest
Places of Interest in Bali, Places to Visit in Bali

Denpasar Area Denpasar
Singaraja Area Singaraja
Places of Interest, Denpasar Denpasar

Places of Interest, Denpasar Nusa Dua

Kuta Kuta

Sanur Sanur

Sakenan Temple Sakenan Temple

Uluwatu Temple Uluwatu Temple

Bali Museum Bali Museum

Badung Traditional Market Badung Traditional Market

Jagatnatha Temple Jagatnatha Temple

Bajra Sandi Monumen Bajra Sandi Monumen

Art Center Art Center
Gitgit Water Fall Gitgit Water Fall

Buyan Lake Buyan Lake

Tamblingan Lake Tamblingan Lake

Ponjok Batu Temple Ponjok Batu Temple

Lovina Beach Lovina Beach

Banjar Hot Water Banjar Hot Water

Pulaki Temple Pulaki Temple

Menjangan Island Menjangan Island
Places of interest in Bali, Places to see in Bali
Bangli Area Bangli Karangasem Area Karangasem
Kintamani Batur Volcano Kintamani Batur Volcano

Ulun Danu Temple Ulun Danu Temple

Penulisan Temple Penulisan Temple

Kehen Temple Kehen Temple

Penglipuran Village Penglipuran Village
Tenganan Village Tenganan Village

Besakih Temple Besakih Temple

Puri Agung Karangasem Candi Dasa Beach

Puri Agung Karangasem Puri Agung Karangasem

Tirta Gangga Tirta Gangga

Taman Sukasada Taman Sukasada
What to See in Bali, Places of interest in Bali
Klungkung Area Klungkung Negara Area Negara
Kertagosa Kertagosa
Goa Lawah Temple Goa Lawah Temple
Kusamba Kusamba
Bali National Park Bali National Park
Purancak Temple Purancak Temple
Rambut Siwi Temple Rambut Siwi Temple
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