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Taman Ayun Temple Built in 1634, the temple is the only temple complex exposing the Balinese traditional building structure, called Meru. Taman Ayun, means beautiful garden, located in the village of Mengwi, 18km west of Denpasar, is indeed one of Bali’s most picturesque temples.  Containing a shrine for the worship of the ancestors of the Royal family and a Meru-shaped temple for the worship of the main gods, Taman Ayun is the main temple of the ancient Mengwi Kingdom. The temple is surrounded with its beautiful lotus garden. The whole temple complex seemingly pictures the Mount Mahameru floating on a milk pond. Its stately proportioned courtyards and large surrounding moat were built in the year 1634 by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom. Every 210 days, on Tuesday Kliwon Medangsia (according to the traditional Icaka Calender), the entire lokal populace gathers at the temple to worship, celebrating the temple’s anniversary. The Pura Taman Ayun complex is divided ...

Bali People and Life Style Bali’s population of over 3,000,000 souls spread over the whole island, including those in the smaller islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, Serangan and Menjangan Island.  The overwhelming majority of Balinese are Hindus, with the increasing number on non-Hindu migrating from the closest neighboring islands of Java and Lombok. The coastal areas in the south are the most populous area with over 370,000 people living in various professions in the capital of Denpasar. Farming has been the primary way of living in Balinese life.  Where else fishing, trading and craftsmanship are also in fashion from generation to generation. Yet with the fast growing of tourism since past few decades, young people start to build up a new touch in their living culture. Life in Bali is very communal under the organization of villages. Temple ceremonies, marriage, cremation, farming and even the creative art festivals are decided by the local comm...

High cliffs overlooking clear cobalt waters and shining white sand is the characteristic setting of Bali’s Bukit peninsula beaches. There are several well-known and rarely explored beaches to discover here, far removed from the chaos of the main tourist areas. 1. Balangan Beach Balangan is still a quietly idyllic beach, great for surfing, hanging out at a local warung or cafe and soaking up the sun. A few short steps down, you’ll find a long stretch of white sand that tapers off into a little peninsula. Besides being famous for surfing, the beach is also ideal for sunbathing and getting a massage. It is great to explore when the tide goes out as you can walk almost out to the break exploring tidal pools and little inlets perfect for kids to play around with. It is also one of the best beaches to watch the stunning Bali sunset streaking the sky in a rainbow of orange. If you want to stay, La Joya is one of the most relaxed rustic chic hotels on the peninsula. 2. Pandawa Beach Known as “...

1. The biggest temple in Bali  Pura Besakih is located in the village of Besakih, on the slopes of Mount Agung in east Bali, Pura Besakih is the most important, largest and holiest of Hinduism in Bali, and one of the main temples in Bali.  Perched nearly 1000 meters on the side of Mount Agung, Pura Besakih is a very large temple complex consisting of 23 separate sections but linked to the largest and most important parts namely; Penataran Agung Temple.  The temple is built on six levels, terraced on a slope. At this entrance is the majestic Candi Bentar (the main gate), and beyond it the more impressive Kori Agung is the gateway to the second courtyard.  2. History of Pura Besakih  The origins of the temple are unclear but almost certainly date back to prehistoric times. The stone base of the Penataran Agung Temple and several other temples about the megalithic step pyramid, which is 2000 years old.  This temple must have been used as a place of Hindu worsh...

Bangli Regency Bangli Regency is a district located in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Bangli Regency is the only regency in Bali that does not have a sea area (landlocked).  Bangli is bordered by Buleleng Regency to the north, Klungkung and Karangasem districts to the east, and Klungkung, Gianyar regencies in the south and Badung and Gianyar to the west. It has an area of 520.81 km2 and population of 197,210 (2004). Location of Bangli Regency Coordinates: 8°17′0″S 115°20′0″E Country Indonesia, Province Bali,  Capital Bangli Area Total 520.81 km2 (201.09 sq mi) Population (2010)Total 213,808 Density 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) Website www.banglikab.go.id Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple called "Pura Kehen", which dates from the 11th century. Bangli also has one village, lies surround a hill, Demulih. The northern part of the district included the main road to the north coast passing through Kintamani ...

Panji tourism village Panji village is a village located in the northern Bali, precisely located in the district Sukasada, Buleleng regency, province of Bali, Indonesia. most of the people working in agriculture and plantations. The total population in 2009 was 8,537. The total area of 1061 ha. located at an altitude of 200m to 650m above sea level. At an altitude of 650m above sea level we could stretch of plantations and paddy fields, if we look further part of the city and the the ocean can be seen from there. Now a lot of foreign citizens living and settled in this village, they live there because they feel comfortable to settle in this village, in this case because of the hospitality of the villagers and the village is very beautiful atmosphere enchanting. In this village there is a monument to the struggle of the people of Bali in Dutch colonial known as "Monument Bhuwana Kerta" struggle monument was built after the struggle of the people of Bali in maintain...

About Tanah Lot  Tanah lot tourism object is located in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency, about 13 kilometers to the south of Tabanan City. To the north of Tanah Lot Temple, another temple is built on a cliff jutting into the sea. This cliff connects the temple with the mainland and is shaped like a bridge (curved). This temple is also called Pura Batu Bolong. Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple"), and a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism. History Tanah Lot means "Land [sic: in the] Sea" in the Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century janitor baratha. During his travels along the south co...

  Lovina Beach Bali Lovina Beach (or often simply Lovina) is a coastal area on the northwestern side of the island of Bali, Indonesia. The coastal strip stretches from 5 km west of the city of Singaraja to 15 km west. Singaraja is the seat of Buleleng Regency.  The Lovina area contains the small villages (from east to west) of Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan, Banyualit, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. It is becoming more popular with tourists but remains far quieter than the tourist hotspots of the island's south side. The area takes its name from a home owned by Pandji Tisna (1908-1978), a Regent of Buleleng and pioneer of tourism to Bali in the early 1950s. Popular activities for visitors include early-morning boat trips off the coast to see dolphins. History Around the 1950s, Anak Agung Pandji Tisna, had traveled to several countries in Europe and Asia. He stayed several weeks in Bombay (now Mumbai). What attracted him most was the life of the people in India. By obse...

The Bali Aga at Tenganan Kintamani In the hills just four km inland from Candidasa at Tenganan, is the most famous Bali Aga (original Balinese) village. There is another (distinct) Bali Aga community in the village of Trunyan on the shores of Lake Batur near Kintamani, but visitors are advised that Tenganan is much easier to reach and far more welcoming of outsiders. The Bali Aga people have retained an ancient pre-Majapahit Balinese culture, and this is apparent in the many obvious differences from the rest of Bali which you will find in Tenganan. The villagers maintain a strict adherence to ancestor worship, cosmology and other animist beliefs, as well as a rigid social organisation.  Villagers must live inside the village and marry from within. Tenganan is closed to outsiders after dark. The dialect of Balinese spoken here is heard nowhere else, and differs substantially from even the other Bali Aga community in Trunyan. It is also extremely touristy, and you are expecte...

Menjangan Island - Best diving spot Surrounded by unspoilt white sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs, and enchanting underwater, environment Menjangan Island is a perfect definition of what natural beauty is all about. Located about 10Km North West off the shore of Bali’s mainland, the small island of Menjangan forms part of the West Bali National Park Conservation Area.  The word "Menjangan" in the Javanese language means "Deer". According to Wikipedia, the name was given by the local population who observed wild deer herds swimming to the island every spring covering a distance of approx 1.2 miles. This small island is actually where diving first started seriously on Bali back in about 1978 under the sponsorship of the Indonesian Navy, when it arranged a get-together of the country’s main diving clubs -Possi, Ganesha, Nusantara, and Trisakti.  That get-together led to Menjangan establishing itself as the premier international dive location in Bali and many of...

Balangan Beach is a white sandy beach stretch 200 meters with panoramic view to the Indian Ocean and blessed by the spectacular sunset that create the romantic nuance for every visitor who visiting this beach.  This beach is also endowed by enormous wave that is demanded by all surfers in particular for experience up to professional surfers. The beach is located in the white stone hill area of Pecatu, south part of Bali Island right in Uluwatu peninsula, become the famous place, and selected as one of the best surfing points in the island of god. This beach is very popular within the surfers ranging from local and foreign surfers.  Balangan Beach is a very beautiful beach and perfectly for relaxation on the white sand while enjoying the tropical atmosphere and sea breeze. This beach is increasing renowned for the excellent feature it has and make it as one the best choice surfing spots in Bali Island. Balangan Beach Location Balangan Beach is located in Unggasan Village, South...

Tabanan Regency Tabanan is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 839.33 km2 and population of 386,850 (2000), rising to 420,913 in 2010 Census.Its regency seat is Tabanan. Tanah Lot is in Tabanan. Location of Tabanan Coordinates: 8°33′4.13″S115°7′17.81″E Country Indonesia, Province Bali, Capital Tabanan Area Total 839.33 km2 (324.07 sq mi) Population (2010)Total 420,913 Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) Website  www.tabanankab.go.id Districts (Kecamatan) The regency is divided into ten districts (kecamatan), listed below with their 2010 Census populations: Selemadeg 19,262 Selemadeg Timur (East Selemadeg) 21,154 Selemadeg Barat (West Selemadeg) 18,809 Kerambitan 37,704 Tabanan 70,526 Kediri 84,215 Marga 40,353  Baturiti 46,425 Penebel 44,104 Pupuan 38,361 Jatiluwih Most Popular Destination Jatiluwih village in Penebel District, north of Tabanan, has paddy fields following the contours of terraced land against the background of spellbinding Mount Batukaru a...

Klungkung Regency Klungkung is the smallest regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 315 km2 and population of approximately 180,000 (2013). Its regency seat is Semarapura. Klungkung town is easily reached from Gianyar via the highway. The regency is famous for its classic Balinese paintings which mostly depict the story of the epics like Mahabharata or Ramayana. These classical style paintings come from the frescoes of the Balinese Palaces, and can also be found at Klungkung Palace in the downtown area. Semarajaya Museum is also located in the area. Some 60% of the land area of Klungkung is made of the three offshore islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan, which together form Nusa Penida District. Administration. The regency is divided into four districts (kecamatan), listed below with their 2010 Census populations: Banjarangkan 37,115 Dawan 33,177 Klungkung 55,141 Nusa Penida 45,110 Tourism Objects. This regency has some popul...

BEBEK MENYANYAT (Duck Curry) Ducks waddling along the banks of the rice fields or following the flag held by their owner (or his children) are a common sight in Bali. On festive occasions, duck is great favorite. Spiced stuffed duck baked in banana leaf is one popular recipe; this curry-like dish is another. Chicken could be used as a substitute for duck if preferred. INGREDIENTS: 1 whole duck, weighing about 2 kg 8 cups coconut milk 2 lemon grass, bruised 2 salam leaves 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed fried shallots SPICE PASTE: 12 shallots, peeled and sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 4 red chilies 2.5 cm galangal (laos), peeled and sliced 2.5 cm kencur, peeled and sliced 5 cm fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced 2 tsp coriander, crushed 3 candlenuts 1 tsp dried shrimp paste ¼ tsp black peppercorns, crushed pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 2 cloves 3 tbsp oil PREPARATION: Cut the duck into 12 pieces and pat dry. Prepare the spic...

Bali History Bali has a long chain of history from the ice-age era (pre-historic time) to modern, global civilization era. With a dynamic characteristic indicating selectivity and flexibility, the Balinese culture initially reflects a configuration of an expressive culture dominated by religious, solidarity and aesthetic values. Nowadays, it develops along with the adoption of foreign values especially in the aspects of the economic, science and technology, as a result of the global modernization. In general, the history of Bali is divided into three different eras including the pre-historic, the Hindu-Buddhist era and the modern culture. Pre-historic era in history of Bali The pre-historic marked the oldest and simplest way of life, an era of hunting and food-stuff gathering, verified by the discovery of several tools and hunting equipments. In the following era there were also building construction system and a particular communication system. These were just proofs...

Jimbaran Fishing Village Jimbaran is just south of the airport and Kuta. This was formerly a real backwater of south Bali, just a tiny fishing village with a daily market. That all started to change in the 1980s and Jimbaran is now home to several world class 5 star beach resorts, plus a few more moderate mid-market hotels. There is however little in the way of budget accommodation and there are also many high-end villas in this area, particularly on the ridges of high ground above Jimbaran Bay. This has resulted in monikers such as the "Beverly Hills of Bali" or "Millionaire's Row". The bay itself has a pleasant white sand beach and is very safe for swimming. The three clusters of grilled seafood restaurants on the beach are a major tourist draw in the evenings, as is the truly stunning sunset. Jimbaran is also home to a Norwegian University, Gateway College, with around 500 students studying athletics, philosphy, culture, economics and journalism....

Sukawati Art Market Gianyar Sukawati art market is a market that is very well known to the world. Sukawati art market are in the village of Sukawati Gianyar. Distance from Denpasar airport about thirty kilometers, which you can travel by car for 45 minutes. Because it is so well known, most of the tourists who vacation in Bali, will be taking the time to visit Sukawati Art Market. Therefore, many service providers for holiday packages to Bali, schedule a tour to the Sukawati Art Market. Where to Buy Bali Souvenirs Cheap Price Sukawati art market is very well known for selling clothing and traditional Balinese crafts at a very low price. Clothing such as Batik Batik distinctively Balinese ornaments. You will also see many nice clothes and dress pants, which you can use on the beach and the price is very cheap compared to other places. So you can buy souvenirs typical of Bali, which you can give to friends and family, without a lot of the holiday cost. All prices are ...

Aqva Hotel & Villas - Your best place to stay in Bali Aqva Hotel - Bali has well-known as one of the romantic, relaxing, and affordable holiday destination in the world. Nestled between Kuta and Seminyak area, the new AQ-VA Hotel & Villas complex offers 27 units of Studio Suites and One-bedroom Mezzanine Suites. Beautiful, unique, and modern resort will make your stay comfortable. AQ-VA Hotel & Villas are fully equipped with a luxury five star facilities. 4 Bedroom Villa (Jejas) An exquisite spacious 4 Bedrooms indoor/outdoor Villa (330 M2), spectacular swimming pool with running water feature (49 m2), 4 sun lounges, tropical garden (61 m2), casual outdoor seating upstairs 5×2,5 meter sandstone carving (76 m2), 6 toilet areas, full security internal sound system, Fully air conditioned throughout, Aussie electric plugs, large fully equipped kitchen & island bar with 4 stools, dining table for 10 people. Villa Amenities: Private swimming pool 4 sun loun...

The harmony of Balinese agriculture The role of the rice-field system is deeply rooted in the culture of Balinese people, aside from its extra value for tourism. The Balinese crop system is related with religious, historical and political aspects of the island, making Bali a fascinating agricultural society. The system used in Bali is known as subak (terrace irrigation system) farming , a term that is almost synonymous with the rice fields themselves: When people speak of subak, they tend to mean the whole rice field instead of referring only to the irrigation system. Balinese subak farming is organized in terraced landscapes, turning the rice fields into a magnificent spectacle of green-stepped fields that gracefully adorn the slopes of hills and mountains. The magnificent views attract tourists, and the subak landscape is now one of Bali’s iconic images. The most notable subak fields can be found at Jatiluwih and Tegallalang. Ironically, according to Wayan Windia f...

Buleleng Regency Location; Coordinates: 8°07′S 115°05′E. Country Indonesia, Province Bali. Population (2005) Total 80,500. Buleleng is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 1,365.88 km2 and population of 577,644 (1999). Its regency seat is Singaraja. Singaraja is a town in northern Bali, Indonesia, which serves as the seat of Buleleng Regency. The name is Indonesian for "Lion King" (from Sanskrit simha and raja). It is on the north coast just east of Lovina. It has an area of 27.98 km² and population of 80,500. Dutch colonial Singaraja was the Dutch colonial administrative centre for Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands from 1849 until 1953, and the port of arrival for most visitors until development of the Bukit Peninsula area in the south. Singaraja was also an administrative center for the Japanese during their World War II occupation. Museum Gedong Kirtya, just south of the town centre, is the only library of lontar manuscripts (ancient ...