Posted by: jfarizal | January 25, 2010

What to do in Bali

Bali has been attracting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions, warm sea breezes, tropical fragrances, lush mountains, gorgeous sunset, breathtaking scenery and the warm hospitality of its people. All these factors have made it one of the world s most exotic and diverse tourist destination. Bali offers wonderful cultural and adventure tours, an exciting and vibrant nightlife, shopping and many more.

Sight Seeing : Many places of interest you could visit to experience the rich cultural heritage of Bali. Tanah Lot with its temple and sunset; Kertagosa (Klungkung), former seat of the oldest kingdom of Bali; Tenganan, one of the original Bali “Aga” villages where traditions have changed little over the centuries; Besakih, the mother temple in Bali, just to name a few of the places.

Shopping: Shopping is one of the most exciting activities. Try not to accept the first price that you are given as it is normal to bargain in Bali, unless the product is price-tagged. Although tempting, try not to make any major purchases for the first few days. Look around, take your time, bargain and then buy at the right price. Bali offers a wide selection, from stone and wood carvings, traditional and modern paintings, ceramics, to fashion. All of them are available in shops and galleries throughout the island. Just five minutes away the Bali Collection, a shopping & entertainment complex offers both everyday needs and travel treasures. Please visit their website for detailed information www.bali-collection.com.

Sport & Adventure : A wide choice of outdoor adventure and water-sport activities will enhance your holiday in Bali. These include mountain cycling, rafting and bungee jumping. For the water-sport lovers, the best place is Tanjung Benoa, Bali s center for water sport just 10 minutes driving from the Nusa Dua resort area. Scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, surfing, banana boat rides can all be enjoyed from pristine beaches of Nusa Dua. 18-hole championship Bali Golf and Country Club featuring spectacular views of the Indian Ocean to the south and Mt. Agung in the north. The Nelson & Wright designed course ensures playability for all levels with multiple tees ranging from 5,208 to6,871 yards.

Night Life : Night life is commonly known in the west also exists in Bali, especially in Kuta. Cafés, pubs and discotheques lining the street of Kuta and Legian are definitely the place to be and to be seen.

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Posted by: jfarizal | January 15, 2010

The most popular Bali tours

Kintamani Volcano , The first stop is often in the village of Batubulan to watch a performance of the Barong and Kris Dance.  Afterwards you visit the villages of Celuk (silver jewelry) and Mas (wood carving) to see Balinese artisans at work.

UbudBali‘s cultural center, has grown to a busy town with numerous Balinese art galleries and shops. A scenic drive over small roads overlooking beautiful rice terraces brings you to the mountain village of Kintamani (about 5,000 feet above the sea) which offers spectacular views of Lake Batur and the volcano. You can cross the crater lake below the still active Mount Batur and visit the “Bali Aga” village of Trunyan. Return through traditional villages with stops in Tampaksiring to visit the temple of Tirta Empul, and to visit the Elephant Cave “Goa Gajah”, a hermitage from the 11th. century used by both Buddhists and Hindus. 

 The “Mother Temple” and East Bali ,  Drive to Besakih through various villages visiting on the way a weaving factory, see the famous painted ceiling at the old “Palace of Justice” in Klungkung, and visit the school of painting in Kamasan. The “Mother Temple” in Besakih is Bali‘s most holy and Indonesia’s biggest Hindu temple. It was build in the 11th. Century in an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) on the slopes of Mount Agung. You pass picturesque rice terraces on the way to the walled “Bali Aga” village of Tenganan, and continue to Candi Dasa on the East coast. On the way back it’s recommended to stop at the famous Bat Cave “Goa Lawah” with thousands of bats hanging from the walls. 

 Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot ,  Visit the royal Taman Ayun temple in Mengwi (built in 1624), the holy monkey forest near Sangeh, and famous Tanah Lot. This picturesque Balinese temple was built in the 16th. Century on a huge rock 100 yards off Bali’s West coast and is surrounded by the sea during high tides. Spectacular sight, however, spoiled by thousands of tourists visiting every day during sunset. To avoid these, enjoy the view from the lobby of the nearby Le Meridien Nirvana Resort. 

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Posted by: jfarizal | January 14, 2010

Bali map

 

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Posted by: jfarizal | January 14, 2010

Bali Indonesia

Bali Indonesia is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most highly populated and influential of all the islands. As islands, Bali Indonesia has developed a world of its own. It not only captures Bali Indonesia traditional but also has a uniqueness of its own.

Many people said, Bali Indonesia is a magnet island for people has visited to Bali Indonesia.

It is a feeling that is difficult to understand unless experienced but once visited you are surely compelled to come back and you may avent want to long stay in Bali long stay in Bali.   

 Bali Indonesia is culturally linked to satisfying and appeasing the gods, spirits and demons in the midst of breathtaking panoramas of cultivated rice terraces. In Bali Indonesia is very popular with their dance, specially Kecak dance

 Bali Indonesia is very popular in the world cause in Bali Indonesia there are so many nice places such as Uluwatu, Tanjung benoa, Bedugul, Kintamani and Ubud. Also many nice beach in Bali Indonesia                                                                                                            

 

WE ARE WAITING YOU TO VISIT BALI INDONESIA

 

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