Ubud is located at a distance from the island's beach resorts. It is known as the cultural center of Bali because of its many galleries, museums, workshops and antique shops. International art festivals are often held here. Hotels and restaurants of the city are created according to individual design projects. Ubud is surrounded by picturesque terraces of rice fields, which are located on the slopes of a volcanic ridge.

The monkey can be considered an unofficial symbol of Bali. There are several places of group residence of these animals on the island. One of them is located in Ubud. This is the monkey forest, which is considered sacred by the Balinese, and the Pura Bukit temple is located on its territory. Numerous inhabitants of the forest are not afraid of tourists at all. They perfectly come into contact with people, sometimes even get very arrogant and steal sunglasses, jewelry and everything that is bad in the bag.

The water park occupies an area of 4 hectares. It is famous not only for its water attractions and pools, but also for its numerous tropical gardens and magnificent spas. After an exciting roller coaster ride, tourists will be offered a relaxing Balinese massage, mineral baths or a boat ride on a quiet river. The water park has a floating bar and a restaurant where you can enjoy local coffee.

An architectural and park complex with numerous ponds, fountains and canals, which are interconnected by alleys and bridges. It was erected in 1946 for the royal family. Despite its relatively small age, the palace looks like an ancient landmark due to its traditional architecture and high humidity, due to which the walls of the buildings become overgrown with green moss in a few months.

The Ujung Palace, like the Tirtha Gangga, was built by the last king of the Karangasema dynasty, who received an architectural education in Holland. The complex was built in a mixed architectural style. In its outlines, you can see European and Balinese features. The palace was built in 1921, but after the 1976 earthquake it stood abandoned for a long time. The restoration was carried out in the period 2001-2003.

The museum is located on the territory of the city of Ubud. It was opened in 1980 at the expense of philanthropist and collector Agung Rai. The collection is dedicated to Indonesian painting, starting from the period of the Middle Ages and ending with the beginning of the XXI century. There are also rare works by European artists who lived and worked in Bali. The museum space is actively used for organizing temporary exhibitions.

The museum exhibits a unique collection of painters of the Asia-Pacific region. The museum funds hold the works of more than 200 masters. The gallery is also known for its extensive collection of antiques. The space of the museum is divided into 11 halls dedicated to different directions in art. Paintings by Indonesian artists are exhibited in five halls.

The museum is named after its founder, local artist and collector Suteji Neka, who is the son of the famous Balinese woodcarver Wayan Neka. The gallery was opened in 1982. Suteji has devoted his life to the study of Bali culture, the development of art in Indonesia and collecting. The exposition of the Neka Museum consists of traditional paintings in the Wayang style, photographs, sculptures made of wood and bronze.

Rice terraces are a well–known and popular attraction of Bali. They are located in the west of the island on the slopes of Mount Batukaru. Jatiluvi is not only a tourist attraction, but also real agricultural land. Special varieties of rice are grown here. The terraces are located at 700 meters above sea level. The object is included in the UNESCO list of natural attractions.

The temple is located on a rock washed by sea waters, so you can get to it by land only at low tide. Pura Tanah Lot is a particularly revered temple. It is believed that every Balinese should visit it at least once in his life. Only believers can climb to the top of the cliff and visit the temple, tourists are not allowed further than the stone staircase, so you have to photograph the structure from afar.

Pura Besakih is the main complex of Hindu temples in Bali. It consists of 22 religious buildings located on terraces at the foot of Gugung Agung. Locals call the complex "The Mother of all Temples". Together with the mountain, it is considered the main holy place in Bali. Unfortunately, tourists are allowed to enter the first level of Pura Besakih, only Hindus can go further.

The temple is located in the southern part of Bali. It was built to protect the gods of the island from the attacks of sea demons. The building is located on the very edge of a sheer 90-meter cliff. The temple was founded in the XI century by Javanese brahmins. The goddesses Rudra and Devi Laut are worshipped on its territory. Religious ceremonies are held in the courtyard, where public access is closed, but tourists can visit the outer courtyard.

The temple complex is located near the village of Tampak Siring. It is surrounded by rice fields and rainforests. It is believed that Tirtha Empul was founded more than a thousand years ago near a natural spring, where the god Indra healed his warriors and gave them a new life. People come to the temple to collect water from a healing spring and perform ablution in one of the temple pools.

It is believed that Gunung Kavi was founded in the XI century, so it is the oldest cave temple on the island of Bali. The complex is a system of caves carved into the rock. With the help of a stone staircase, you can go down to the sacred temple spring. On the territory of Gunung Kavi there are royal tombs, marked by funerary towers and bas-reliefs. Locals believe that the temple is a powerful place of strength of the island.

Bali's main water temple is located at Lake Bratan, which is located at an altitude of more than 1200 meters above sea level. The complex is a symbol of the island and one of its most popular attractions. The lake is considered sacred, as it provides water for irrigation of the surrounding agricultural lands. Pura Oolong Danu Temple was built in the XVII century under King Mengvi in honor of the goddess of water.

An ancient cave temple located near the city of Ubud. "Goa Goja" is translated from Indonesian as "elephant cave". Apparently, the temple got this name thanks to the bas-relief located at the entrance. It vaguely resembles the face of an elephant. It is difficult to come up with another explanation, since elephants themselves have never been found in Bali. Inside the temple there are sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist gods. The cave complex was discovered in the middle of the XX century.

The cave system, which is the oldest Shaivist sanctuary. As the name suggests, a large number of bats live here. One of the legends claims that at the beginning of the XX century there was a huge statue of a dragon in one of the caves. One day the Dutch entered there and, frightened, shot the sculpture with guns. That same night they disappeared without a trace. According to another legend, a 30-kilometer underground passage leads from Goa Lavah to Pura Besakih.

The natural territory, which is home to more than 250 species of birds brought to the island from different parts of the Earth. Most of the birds fly freely in the park, and quite spacious cages have been built for the rest. The Bali Bird Park is home to several species of parrots, peacocks, toucans, prehistoric cassowaries and many other species. Some birds can be fed independently.

A huge park, home to more than 60 species of exotic animals, including Komodo dragons and white tigers. Tourists are transported around the territory by transport, as during an African safari. There are restaurants on the territory of the park where you can enjoy traditional Balinese food and bungalows for overnight stays. The marine part of the reserve is home to a huge number of fish species imported from different seas.

Bali is not the birthplace of elephants. These huge animals were brought here from the island of Sumatra and organized a nursery park. On its territory you can observe the habits of elephants, ride on the back of an animal or feed baby elephants, it will also be interesting to visit a small museum. The park was organized by an enthusiastic Australian N. Mason. In addition to the elephant area, there are rice fields and green walking alleys.

A nature reserve covering an area of 760 km2. Tropical forests, savannas, mangroves and swamps, jungles and high-altitude plains are located within its boundaries. In the marine part of the reserve there are several beaches, very popular with divers, and a large coral reef. The animal world is represented by dozens of species of birds and mammals. Most of the reserve is closed to the public, movement is possible only on special trails.

Mount Agung is the highest point of Bali (3142 meters) and a sacred place for the inhabitants of the island. According to one of the common legends, the volcano was created by the Hindu god Pasupati. In the entire history of observations, Arung erupted four times, as a result of the last cataclysm in the XX century, more than 2 thousand people died. Several hiking trails of medium difficulty lead to the top, the ascent takes about 6 hours.

Gunung Batur is located in the northeastern part of the island, the mountain reaches a height of 1717 meters. There is a volcanic lake in the pit at the top. The volcano is active, the last eruption was recorded in 2000. Gunung Batur is a popular natural attraction. Climbing to its top takes about an hour and a half. From almost two kilometers high, picturesque views of the island open up.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls of Bali, located 16 km away. from the city of Denpasar. The observation deck for tourists is located in the upper part of the water stream, from where you can admire the fall of powerful jets. At the bottom there are baths and a small temple. Tegenungan is located in the bed of the Petanu River, which is considered sacred by the Balinese. In the evenings, you can watch a picturesque sunset from the observation deck.

Sekumpul is located in the northern part of Bali near Singaraj. The maximum power of water flows is gained during the rainy season. It is during this period that the waterfall is especially picturesque. Sekumpul is a group of six waterfalls that plunge into a deep lake at the foot of the cliff. The road to the attraction runs through rice fields, precipices over the precipice and ferns.

The waterfall is located in the vicinity of Lake Tamblingan. It is a powerful jet of water, as if bursting out of a rock overgrown with dense jungle. This form is very characteristic of Balinese waterfalls. At the height of the tropical rainy season, the mouthpiece is filled with maximum power. So far, there are few tourists in the waterfall area, since the main routes run away from this place.

Nusa Dua is a great place for sunbathing and swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The beach is located in the southern part of Bali. There is no tourist infrastructure and no significant attractions here, after sunset, life in the vicinity of the beach "dies out". The place will be interesting first of all to lovers of nature and solitude, looking for peace and spiritual relaxation.

The beach is not well adapted for swimming due to the abundance of algae and inconvenient entry into the water. It is famous for its picturesque natural views, so there are still quite a lot of visitors here. The beach is surrounded by rocks, from where you can admire the sea surface and take spectacular photos. Under the appropriate weather conditions, Balangan is perfect for surfing.

Pandava is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali, it is located in the southern part of the island. Despite the fact that the beach was opened relatively recently, a decent tourist infrastructure has already been created on it, which includes cafes, rental of water vehicles and beach equipment. The coastal strip of Pandava is quite long, on both sides it is bounded by rocky ledges.

The walking route is about 3 km long, which starts in Ubud and passes through picturesque hills, fields and jungles. The best time to walk along the Artists' Path is earlier in the morning, while the hot sun has not yet begun to mercilessly scorch with its incandescent rays. During a hike along the route, you can take great panoramic pictures or pose against the backdrop of lush Balinese greenery.