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A Sweet Escape to The Holy Water of Tirta Empul

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Tirta Empul , Bali, is one of the largest and busiest water temples in Indonesia. The temple was founded in 926 A.D. and is dedicated to Vishnu, who is the Hindu god of water. The name of the temple actually means ‘ holy water spring ’ in Balinese. This water temple located in the village of Manukaya, about 30-minute drive to the north of Ubud and the water on the pool comes from a natural spring. The spring feeds various purification baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. Tirta Empul is clearly signposted from the town of Tampaksiring. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site. Overlooking the temple complex is a presidential palace that was built for Soekarno, the first President of Indonesia, in 1954. The government palace is now used as a place to host visiting dignitaries and important guests. The entrance to Tirta E...
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Exploring the Romantic Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang

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Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon is a river with a stone wall that is formed and patterned very wonderful because eroded by river water for hundreds of thousands years to create a masterpiece that makes everyone amazed. A quiet peaceful place makes this place very suitable for meditation or yoga because the nuances is supportive especially this place away from the crowds. Or it could be just a place to reflect or be a release the burg crowd. The canyon is not far from Sukawati Art Market . From Jalan Raya Gawan it’s well signposted from the turnoff marked by a large stature of Visnu riding Garuda . The Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon gives visitors a fun and challenging excursion involving rock climbing, hiking and wading through water, so be sure to dress appropriately, and prepare to get wet. While some venture out at their own risk, a local guide is advised (for a nominal fee) to navigate through the steep, slippery rocks and varying water levels. Admission is 15,000 rupiah, and a group...
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Location: Jalan Sahadewa, Banjar Wangbung, Guwang, Sukawati, Guwang, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
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Beautiful scenes of Tegalalang Rice Terraces

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Tegalalang Rice Terraces in Ubud is one of the main tourist attractions in Bali and is famous for its beautiful scenes of rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system), located at north of Ubud, just 30 minutes drive to the north from Ubud. To get there, just go from the main Ubud art market, head east to the large statue intersection and head further up to the north. The Tegalalang rice terraces offers a perfect Bali photo opportunity with its dramatic views and a scenic outlook that spreads down before you and away to the rice paddies on the slopes across the valley. It forms the three most splendid terraced landscapes in Ubud's shared region, with the others being in the villages of Pejeng and Campuhan. The high roadside location is cool and breezy and it is a well-known spot for tourists to stop and take photos. Once you are at Tegalalang, you can enjoy the view from on top but it’s also possible to hike down and walk up on th...
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Location: Jl. Raya Tegallalang No.88x, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
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The Taman Ayun Temple of Mengwi

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Taman Ayun Temple is a very beautiful temple, situated in a beautiful park with trees and ponds, near the village of Mengwi in the south of Bali at about 8 km southwest of Ubud and 18 km northwest of Denpasar. Taman Ayun literally translates as "temple in a beautiful garden" and is generally regarded as one of the most attractive temples of Bali. Taman Ayun Temple is a Mother Temple (Paibon) to Mengwi Kingdom. This temple was built by Mengwi King, I Gusti Agung Putu, in the Javanese year of 1556 (1634 AD). Initially, I Gusti Agung Putu built a temple to the north of Mengwi village to the worship of his ancestors. The temple was named Genter Park. When Mengwi grew into a big kingdom, I Gusti Agung Putu moved Genter Park eastward and expand the compound. The expanded temple was officially declared Taman Ayun Temple on Kliwon Tuesday - Medangsia the fourth month in the Javanese year of 1556. Until today, each Kliwon Tuesday of wuku Medangsia in Javanese calendar (Saka), a p...
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Romantic moments at Cafe Lotus Ubud

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Cafe Lotus Ubud is located on Ubud’s bustling Main Road, between Ubud Palace and Museum Puri Lukisan and it has been welcoming guests from all over the world since 1983. Cafe Lotus has become on of Ubud’s landmarks, an oasis in a busy environment and also a centre of Balinese of culture. You can see a large Lotus pond framed by ancient lowering kamboja (magnolia) trees and an exhibition of several dozens of blooming orchid plants while Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, completes the scenery. You can also see a regular program of Balinese folklore on evenings – except on Fridays. And if you're lucky, you might stand a chance to witness the young dancers and musicians in practice or even chance upon one of the many temple ceremonies in progress. Cafe Lotus Ubud comes highly recommended by guidebooks worldwide and it deserves to be included on your next visit to Bali. Please enjoy your stay and holiday in Bali. And if you are travelling alone to Bali and you need a young, sw...
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Location: Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
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Tegenungan, a hidden waterfall in the heart of Bali

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Tegenungan, one of the many tourist places and destination in Bali that hidden in the jungles of Bali near Ubud, is a stunning waterfall where visitors can lounge in the pool underneath, letting the thundering waters crash down around you. Tegenungan waterfall is located in Tegenungan Kemenuh village, District Sukawati, Gianyar, approx. 5 kilometers south east Ubud. Tegenungan is one of the few waterfalls in Bali that isn't situated in the highlands or mountains. After paying the entrance fee of 10,000 IDR, you'll see an area that is lined with art and souvenir shops, together with small local ‘warung’ stalls selling snacks and cold drinks. The largest restaurant here, Bebek Tamarind, serves great local dishes such as its signature Balinese style crispy fried duck, and is a good spot to hangout before or after going down to Tegenungan Waterfall. Once at the falls, pass the stalls and climb down the stairs. The waterfall is not handicap accessible unfortunately, but if...
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Location: Jalan Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
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Exotic Candlelit Dinner at Jimbaran

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Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort in Kuta South District, Bali, located on Bali's southwestern coast of the narrow isthmus connecting the Bali mainland and the Bukit Peninsula, offers small secluded areas, where tranquility and peace are the perfect antidote to a stressful world. Jimbaran was formerly a real backwater of south Bali, just a tiny fishing village with a daily market. Jimbaran is now home to several world class 5 star beach resorts, plus a few more moderate mid-market hotels. Jimbaran has an increasing number of rather chic shops but there is little or no nightlife here. It has the advantage of being a little closer to Kuta and Seminyak and the cultural highlights of Central Bali. Nightlife is limited in Jimbaran, and most venues close after 11pm. A traditional fish market is located at the northern end of the bay right by the beach at the junction with Jalan Tukad Ayung. The catch comes in every morning here and customers include most of Bali...
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