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Taman Ujung or Sukasada Park

Taman Ujung or Sukasada Park Taman Ujung or Sukasada Park, is a park in Banjar Ujung, Tumbu village, sub-district, Karangasem, Karangasem, Bali. The park is located approximately 5 km to the southeast of the city Amlapura. In the Dutch East Indies a place known by the name Waterpaleis or "water palace". History Taman Ujung Karangasem was built by the king of Karangasem I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, who holds Anak Agung Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah. At the beginning of almost 400 hectares, but now only about 10 hectares. Most of the land has been distributed to the public at the time of land reform. This park is a privately owned family Puri Karangasem. But the general visitors are allowed to visit. Taman Ujung was built in 1909 on the initiative of Anak Agung Anglurah. The architect was a Dutchman named van Den Hentz and a Chinese named Loto Ang. This development also involves a undagi (Balinese architect). The tip of the park is actually the development of a pool whi...

“Cleaning Stations” for the Giant Mola-Mola

 “Cleaning Stations” for the Giant Mola-Mola  Separated by the Badung Strait some 15Km off the southeastern coast of Sanur on Bali are the enchanting trio islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. Here, one will find the pristine beauty of unspoilt white sandy beaches, exhilarating waves, crystal clear waters, stunning natural rugged beauty, and picturesque sceneries away from the vibrant sounds and vivacious atmosphere of Bali’s southern coast. Beneath the surface, the waters around these islands present their own jaw-dropping sensation and are the playground to some of the most fascinating creatures of the deep sea, the prima donna being the rare giant ocean sunfish: Mola Mola. Being the nearest from the mainland and most developed island for tourism among the three, Nusa Lembongan is approximately 8 square km in size, and is truly an island paradise. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to just lay back and...