Places of interest in Bali: 10 best places, photo and map
Bali is a magical island where dreams come true, then everyone can find something of their own. The main thing is to know where to look. In a small area there are attractions for every taste. Someone likes active rest, someone wants to develop in the spiritual plan, and someone prefers to just lie on a deckchair and admire the azure waters of the ocean. All this can offer you a paradise island of Bali. We will compose our rating of sights!
Bali are rightly called "Island of a thousand temples".According to various sources on it there are from 10 to 20 thousand religious and religious buildings.
The temple of Pura Tanah Lot is a very famous temple of the island. From Indonesian "Tahan Lot" is translated as "land in the sea", a name he got because, is on a rock, connected to the island by an isthmus, which most of the time is covered with water. You can reach this place at low tide, when the ocean retreats and the path opens, but it opens only for a few hours, so before the trip you need to find out the time of tides and tides in this part of the island.
The temple of Pura Besakikh or "the mother of all the temples" is the main shrine of the island of Bali, located on the north-western slope of Mount Agung. In fact, this is not one temple, but a complex of twenty-three, they are located at an altitude of 1 km above sea level, so after noon clouds approach the temple and visibility decreases. So, if you want to admire the views of the majestic volcano Agung, then it is better to go to the temple in the first half of the day in clear weather.
"Great mountain" - so the name of the volcano Gunung Agung is translated. And it is actually great, the height of the volcano is 3,142 meters above sea level and this is the highest point on the island. Local people consider the volcano sacred and affectionately called Mount Mother.
The Batur volcano , also known as Kintamani, has a double crater, in one of them a lake with the same name was formed. According to legend, the goddess of mountain lakes inhabits it, and the locals consider it sacred, which is why the lake is not allowed to swim, but you can fish. Many tourists climb to the top of the volcano Batur, to admire the fascinating views, it is best to do it at night to catch the dawn on top.
The sight that goes to the multi-stage rice terraces can not leave any tourist indifferent, while for the local it is a habitual place for daily work, where to this day they work manually.
If you want to see with your own eyes a man-made work of art, then you need to drive deeper into the island. The nearest terraces in the village are Tegallalang ( Tegallalang).Due to the availability of this place, many tourists come there, but this does not spoil the view, and local businessmen quickly smiled and opened a number of cafes and shops nearby. Therefore, you can dine at a local cafe, admiring the beautiful views of the rice terraces.
On the southern outskirts of the village Ubud is a small nature reserve where hundreds of monkeys live. The area of the park is about 6 hectares of forest land, all this territory is rightfully considered its many small and not very monkeys, who think that you came to visit them and should behave accordingly. You need to be careful and watch your things, or some shaggy thief will not miss his chance and take your souvenir from you.
In the forest itself it is very pleasant to walk, the crowns of trees create a shadow, so the heat will not bother you, which can not be said about the inhabitants of the park. In addition to monkeys, in the park you can admire the small temple of Bukit Sari , inside you will not be allowed, but outside it is richly decorated with statues and bas-reliefs.
Safari Park is an open zoo in the savannah style. Rolling on special buses through the park, you can see a lot of animals in their natural habitat, and some even feed. In the park you will see rare and endangered animals, such as cheetahs, albino tigers and orangutans. In addition to buses, you can ride on elephants. And for small visitors there is a special entertainment area with various attractions and a water park.
A bird park is a large tropical garden, divided into different geographical areas, where you can watch birds in their natural environment. You can go to the large enclosures where the birds live, and admire them in the immediate vicinity. With some of them you can take pictures, a friendly Balinese will put your hands and head on a bird and act as a photographer, for his services he will take as much as you will appreciate his works.
Water Park In the very center of Kuta there is one of the largest water parks in Asia - Waterbom waterpark .The territory of the water park occupies an area of about four hectares, on which there are a massage center, various cafes, children's hills, fourteen water attractions, areas with sun loungers and a bar located directly in the pool.
At the entrance you will be given a special bracelet, to which you credit money as a bank card, so you are not threatened with losing all your cash, descending from the next slide. All calculations in the park are made only with the help of this bracelet, and the remaining amount will be returned to you at the exit. For a fee, you can rent a storage box and a towel.
Waterbom WaterPom water is naturally purified by sea salt, and the equipment meets international standards of quality and safety, therefore, for recreation with children it is perhaps one of the best places on the island.
Swim with dolphins, many of us have dreamed about it since childhood, and on the fairy island of Bali you have the opportunity to realize your dream. These cheerful, kind and touching creatures are able to charge positive for a long time, and many people have heard about the healing power of dolphin therapy.
In the north of the island, in a place called Lovina, where all the beaches are black and the ocean is calm and friendly, the hotel Melka is located. This hotel has a saltwater pool in which dolphins live, and this hotel also has a therapeutic center with its specialists. The duration of one swimming session is 30-40 minutes, and in the evening you can watch a show with dolphins.
In Lovina you can watch the dolphins in their natural environment. Early in the morning, local fishermen can take you out on their boats to the sea, where dolphins make their morning swim. This is a unique sight, which many tourists are going to see.
Village Jimbaran can rightfully be considered a separate landmark, it is located on the beach and is famous for its variety of cafes with sea food. Coffee tables are located right on the beach in the open air. A large selection of fresh seafood will not leave indifferent even the most strict gourmet. Lobsters, shrimps, crabs, mollusks, all this you can find and taste in every cafe.
It's best to enjoy freshly prepared seafood, watching the sunset, listening to live music, which will be performed by local music bands for you. You can even order a Russian song. Sunsets in Bali are worthy of special attention. Every evening at the same time, dozens of people gather on the beach to admire this fabulous spectacle. You can watch from the nearest cafe, and you can sit right on the sand and just contemplate.
The temples of
Bali are rightly called "Island of a thousand temples".According to various sources on it there are from 10 to 20 thousand religious and religious buildings.
The temple of Pura Tanah Lot is a very famous temple of the island. From Indonesian "Tahan Lot" is translated as "land in the sea", a name he got because, is on a rock, connected to the island by an isthmus, which most of the time is covered with water. You can reach this place at low tide, when the ocean retreats and the path opens, but it opens only for a few hours, so before the trip you need to find out the time of tides and tides in this part of the island.
The temple of Pura Besakikh or "the mother of all the temples" is the main shrine of the island of Bali, located on the north-western slope of Mount Agung. In fact, this is not one temple, but a complex of twenty-three, they are located at an altitude of 1 km above sea level, so after noon clouds approach the temple and visibility decreases. So, if you want to admire the views of the majestic volcano Agung, then it is better to go to the temple in the first half of the day in clear weather.
Volcanoes
"Great mountain" - so the name of the volcano Gunung Agung is translated. And it is actually great, the height of the volcano is 3,142 meters above sea level and this is the highest point on the island. Local people consider the volcano sacred and affectionately called Mount Mother.
The Batur volcano , also known as Kintamani, has a double crater, in one of them a lake with the same name was formed. According to legend, the goddess of mountain lakes inhabits it, and the locals consider it sacred, which is why the lake is not allowed to swim, but you can fish. Many tourists climb to the top of the volcano Batur, to admire the fascinating views, it is best to do it at night to catch the dawn on top.
Rice terraces
The sight that goes to the multi-stage rice terraces can not leave any tourist indifferent, while for the local it is a habitual place for daily work, where to this day they work manually.
If you want to see with your own eyes a man-made work of art, then you need to drive deeper into the island. The nearest terraces in the village are Tegallalang ( Tegallalang).Due to the availability of this place, many tourists come there, but this does not spoil the view, and local businessmen quickly smiled and opened a number of cafes and shops nearby. Therefore, you can dine at a local cafe, admiring the beautiful views of the rice terraces.
Monkey forest
On the southern outskirts of the village Ubud is a small nature reserve where hundreds of monkeys live. The area of the park is about 6 hectares of forest land, all this territory is rightfully considered its many small and not very monkeys, who think that you came to visit them and should behave accordingly. You need to be careful and watch your things, or some shaggy thief will not miss his chance and take your souvenir from you.
In the forest itself it is very pleasant to walk, the crowns of trees create a shadow, so the heat will not bother you, which can not be said about the inhabitants of the park. In addition to monkeys, in the park you can admire the small temple of Bukit Sari , inside you will not be allowed, but outside it is richly decorated with statues and bas-reliefs.
Safari park and bird park
Safari Park is an open zoo in the savannah style. Rolling on special buses through the park, you can see a lot of animals in their natural habitat, and some even feed. In the park you will see rare and endangered animals, such as cheetahs, albino tigers and orangutans. In addition to buses, you can ride on elephants. And for small visitors there is a special entertainment area with various attractions and a water park.
A bird park is a large tropical garden, divided into different geographical areas, where you can watch birds in their natural environment. You can go to the large enclosures where the birds live, and admire them in the immediate vicinity. With some of them you can take pictures, a friendly Balinese will put your hands and head on a bird and act as a photographer, for his services he will take as much as you will appreciate his works.
Water Park In the very center of Kuta there is one of the largest water parks in Asia - Waterbom waterpark .The territory of the water park occupies an area of about four hectares, on which there are a massage center, various cafes, children's hills, fourteen water attractions, areas with sun loungers and a bar located directly in the pool.
At the entrance you will be given a special bracelet, to which you credit money as a bank card, so you are not threatened with losing all your cash, descending from the next slide. All calculations in the park are made only with the help of this bracelet, and the remaining amount will be returned to you at the exit. For a fee, you can rent a storage box and a towel.
Waterbom WaterPom water is naturally purified by sea salt, and the equipment meets international standards of quality and safety, therefore, for recreation with children it is perhaps one of the best places on the island.
Dolphins
Swim with dolphins, many of us have dreamed about it since childhood, and on the fairy island of Bali you have the opportunity to realize your dream. These cheerful, kind and touching creatures are able to charge positive for a long time, and many people have heard about the healing power of dolphin therapy.
In the north of the island, in a place called Lovina, where all the beaches are black and the ocean is calm and friendly, the hotel Melka is located. This hotel has a saltwater pool in which dolphins live, and this hotel also has a therapeutic center with its specialists. The duration of one swimming session is 30-40 minutes, and in the evening you can watch a show with dolphins.
In Lovina you can watch the dolphins in their natural environment. Early in the morning, local fishermen can take you out on their boats to the sea, where dolphins make their morning swim. This is a unique sight, which many tourists are going to see.
Village Jimbaran
Village Jimbaran can rightfully be considered a separate landmark, it is located on the beach and is famous for its variety of cafes with sea food. Coffee tables are located right on the beach in the open air. A large selection of fresh seafood will not leave indifferent even the most strict gourmet. Lobsters, shrimps, crabs, mollusks, all this you can find and taste in every cafe.
It's best to enjoy freshly prepared seafood, watching the sunset, listening to live music, which will be performed by local music bands for you. You can even order a Russian song. Sunsets in Bali are worthy of special attention. Every evening at the same time, dozens of people gather on the beach to admire this fabulous spectacle. You can watch from the nearest cafe, and you can sit right on the sand and just contemplate.
Map of Bali with landmarks
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Rating of places of interest( video)
This is only a small part of the entire ranking of attractions that look at the island. The sights of Bali are so versatile and diverse that it is impossible to fully represent the island according to the stories of other travelers - each has its own Bali. And each leaves a part of himself on this island, hoping to again visit this magical place.