Bali is the name of a province in Indonesia and also the name of the largest islands that are part of the province.Beside the island of Bali, Bali Province region also consists of islands smaller in the vicinity, namely the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan Island, Nusa Ceningan and Serangan Island.
Bali which is referred also as The Island of Gods,The Paradise Island, or The Island of a Thousand Temples.Bali is famous as the largest tourist destination in Indonesia and also well known all over the world.
BALI TOURISM REGIONS
KUTA BEACH
Kuta, located in southern Bali, was a sleepy fishing village half a century ago, but it has slowly expanded since the 1960s after its long sandy beach was discovered by travellers from Asia and wandering surfers from nearby Australia.
Nowadays Kuta is quite busy and packed with varied accommodation from four-star hotels to budget hostels. Cheap bars and clubs make it a party centre, while local and international restaurants offer great dining. Kuta also offers shopping aplenty, from the chic beachfront ‘Discovery Shopping Mall’ and Kuta Square to the souvenir shops lining Jalan Kartika Plaza, Jalan Pantai Kuta and up to Legian and Seminyak – all within easy walking distance.
Kuta has its own beauty and attractions and remains one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations; particularly during the peak season from July to August and the holiday season for Christmas and New Year: at these times Kuta will be fully booked by a local younger crowd, Asian travellers and Australian teenagers who are intent on enjoying an affordable vacation in Bali.
GEGER BEACH
Geger Beach is located in Sawangan, about 3 kilometers from the southern area of Nusa Dua. The sea here is calm so farmers grow seaweed here and tourists swim here. Geger Beach is one of the few beaches at which topless sunbathing is allowed.
NUSA DUA
Nusa Dua is known as an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. It is located 40 kilometres from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and administered under Kuta South District. Nusa Dua means two islands.
TANJUNG BENOA
Immediately north of Nusa Dua enclave is the peninsula of Tanjung Benoa that includes less exclusive hotels and Benoa village. A multi-denominational area, it includes a mosque, and Chinese and Hindu temples in close proximity. Much of the beach's sand was eroded away following the mining of the nearby barrier reef for construction materials. Benoa Harbour is also located here for yachts and small ships.
TANAH LOT
This temple was founded in the XV century AD by Rauh Bawu Danghyang Nirartha Rawuh or originating from the kingdom of Majapahit. Pura Tanah Lot is located at sea or separated from the mainland and around the temple there are also several small and big temples include Pura Pekendungan. Below and to the west there are sources of fresh water is holy water for Hindu people. Pura Tanah Lot is located in the village of Kediri District Beraban + 13 km from the town of Tabanan, complete with adequate parking. When low tide visitors can directly get to the court of the temple to pray. Below are some cave temples in which lived some large snakes and small black and white. These snakes are very tame and should not be disturbed. If the tides, the temple is going to look like a boat floating on the water. Tanah Lot we can witness the emergence of the full moon at night and sunsets on the horizon, is a very beautiful scenery.
BANYUWEDANG HOT SPRING
Banyuwedang Hot Water comes from the hot springs that emerge on the beach. This hot water is under water at high tide. Is the largest source of hot water, safety of concrete buildings made in the form of a circle that serves as a levee, so that at times of high water the hot water is not mixed with seawater. This hot water contains sulfur with an average temperature of 40 degrees centigrade.Because the sulfur content is high enough, hot water is believed to be widespread even get to the island of Java, because hot water can cure some diseases especially skin diseases. No wonder that many people who came here with hopes the disease can be cured. The beach where there are hot springs are overgrown with mangrove plants that prevent coastal erosion. It could be argued Bayuwedang beach is free from abrasion.The existence of the bay and some surrounding white sand adds to tourism assets around this Bishopscourt. Banyuwedang Hot Water District is located in the village Pejarakan Gerokgak 60 km from the town of Singaraja, lane boundary area of West Bali National Park. To the south of the highway to Hot Water Bishopscourt including the National Park area, while in the north area of Batu Ampar is composed of calcareous soil. Batu Ampar region by region level II Buleleng has been planned as a new tourist area, given the potential for greater appeal, such as the Marine Park around Menjangan Island.The road to the hot water from the highway department Bishopscourt-Gilimanuk Singaraja has hardened, so too has built parking facilities. In the hot springs which ditanggul constructed a building with some enclosed bathroom. In Hot Water Bishopscourt area there are also some toilet facilities built by the Bali Barat National Park, and some shelter. The number of tourists visiting the archipelago high compared with foreign nationals. Visitors who come mostly for the purpose of treatment. Visitors to the island of Java, mostly from the Regional Banyuwangi.
BALI ART CENTER
Werdhi Cultural Park is located in Jalan Nusa Indah Denpasar is one of the largest and most complex for cultural performance in Bali where Kesenia Festival annually held in Bali this place. Designed by architecture that is Ida Bagus Bali termuka Tugur, this place was designed based on the architecture of temples and architecture of the Royal Palace in Bali.
In the main area of Cultural Park is split by a river from east to west is divided into four complexes:
1. The complex includes the Temple of the Holy Garden Beji, Selonding Bale, Bale Pepaosan, etc..
2. The complex includes quiet Library Widya Kusuma
3. The complex includes a half crowded Mahudara Exhibition Hall, Building Craft, Sculpture Studio, House of Arts and Wantilan
4. The complex includes the bustling Open Stage Ardha Candra and closed Ksirarnawa Stage (both located in the South River).
In the main area of Cultural Park is split by a river from east to west is divided into four complexes:
1. The complex includes the Temple of the Holy Garden Beji, Selonding Bale, Bale Pepaosan, etc..
2. The complex includes quiet Library Widya Kusuma
3. The complex includes a half crowded Mahudara Exhibition Hall, Building Craft, Sculpture Studio, House of Arts and Wantilan
4. The complex includes the bustling Open Stage Ardha Candra and closed Ksirarnawa Stage (both located in the South River).
BEDUGUL
Bedugul Tourism is an area which lies at an altitude of 1240 + m above sea level. This area is very cool with an average temperature of 180C and 240C at night during the day.
BRAHMAVIHARA-ARAMA
Brahmavihara-Arama, better known by the name of Banjar Buddhist Temple, is the largest Buddhist monastery in Bali. It lies in hilly areas in the village of Banjar Banjar Tegeha District, 22 km west of Singaraja and 11 km from Lovina tourist area. With the atmosphere is quiet and calm and can look directly at Lovina beach as a tourist area in Buleleng, causing the Buddhist Vihara is a strong attraction for tourists, both foreign and archipelago.
JAMBUL HILL
Bukit Jambul is located in the Village Pesaban, Nongan Village, District Rendang, Karangasem regency Regional Level II, the distance is approximately 12 km from Klungkung or 51 miles from the city of Denpasar and the major roads impassable to Besakih. 0byek is situated on the hill, the appeal of this object lies in the combination of panoramic hills, fields, valleys and sea panorama. From this height where tourists can witness the stunning natural beauty. Lane road winding uphill and can be seen that plots of terraced rice fields and clove trees seem subur.Di eastern hill towering Sidemen in the region and the southern rice fields look Klungkung regency and the surrounding seas as well as scenes in the South Klungkung. Bukit Jambul many tourists who stop off to go to Besakih or on the returns from there.
BUYAN AND TAMBLINGAN LAKE
Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan is located in District Sukasada, 21 km south of Singaraja City, located on the roadside Denpasar-Singaraja. The location is quite high at about 1000 m above sea level causes a little cool air and cold at night. While Lake Road can be achieved through the junction towards the village of Munduk, village Gobleg and translucent in Lovina. Along the road to the lake can be seen the landscape as a whole. Munduk can be reached from the village of lake through the road-governmental organizations. Cars can reach the edge of the lake is still beautiful, with areas of untouched forest.
BAT CAVE
Very interesting place to visit because of strategic location off the coast with views of sea and Nusa Penida island in the distance and the arrangement of beautiful beaches and beautiful. On the beach sometimes tourists can witness the traditional ceremonies and activities can also see the bats hanging from the edge of the cave.
GUNUNG AGUNG
Mount Gunung Agung, which is purified by Balinese Hindu communities in which they have a belief that the gods on Mount Agung berstana. Gunung Agung one of the mountains are still active on the island of Bali, the last eruption occurred in 1963 which resulted in the destruction, especially in Karangasem regency. Mount which has a height of 3.014 meters, at the foot of the mountain there is Pura Besakih, the largest temple in Bali located. The adventurous can climb Mount Agung month between July and October.
GUNUNG BATUR
Mountain which is still active with a height of 1.500 meters above sea level and takes approximately 1 hour drive from Denpasar. Two eruptions that occurred in 1917 and 1926 and 1994. With the Batur lake that lies at the foot of Mount Batur provide an atmosphere stunning scenery. Hiking to the summit for about 3 hours to see Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani.
SULUBAN BEACH
SOKA BEACH
Soka beach is located 40 km from Denpasar or 25 km from the city to the west of Tabanan, Denpasar Gilimanuk majors. Soka beach has beautiful scenery, excellent place to rest. On this beach there is a large pot of rocks and an ancient kitchen Kebo Iwa in the days of yore.
BAMBOO FOREST
Bamboo forest is located in the village of Kubu Bangli District, about 5 km from the town of Bangli. Here the visitors can find various types of bamboo like bamboo Petung, Gutters bamboo but also of the highlights of this garden is the sound of a bamboo tree on contact from each other when buffeted by the wind.
JATI LUWIH
Teak Luwih, situated at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, + 27 km to the north of Tabanan town. Teak Luwih as Village Tourism is one of the most beautiful objects in Bali, with extensive and panoramic views of the terraced rice fields are gone unheard. To the north it is backed by heavily wooded mountains with a cool and clean air.
JIMBARAN AND KEDONGANAN
Jimbaran and Kedonganan is a place where fishermen dock and central fish market in the region of Badung. White beaches suitable for sunbathing and sailing with traditional boats. And at sunset while enjoying dinner will witness the lights hotels located in the cliffs of the south coast and witnessed the airplane will descend, and airs at Ngurah Rai Airport.
