Bali can be divided into two main regions: the East, which includes Densapar, Ubud, the Penida archipelago, Karangasem, and Bangli, and the West, which includes Buleleng, Jembrana, and Tabanan. Tourists most often prefer to visit the eastern part, while excursions on guidego.ru offer a wide range of attractions and interesting places to explore.
Denpasar is the capital of Bali and its main administrative and economic center. It is home not only to Ngurah Rai Airport but also to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngurah Rai, as well as numerous luxury resorts and tourist hotels. While traveling in Denpasar, the following places are worth visiting:
- 17th century Pura Taman Ayun temple;
- tropical monkey forest, a symbol of harmony between the world of people and animals;
- Hindu temple Tanah Lot.
Not far from the capital, in Ubud, you can visit numerous museums, such as Puri Lukisan and Neka. At the foot of Gunung Agung volcano, Bali's highest peak, lies a huge island temple called Pura Besakih. The volcano is still active, with its last recorded activity occurring in November 2017.
The city of Singaraja is home to the large Gedong Kirtya Library, founded in the early 20th century by the Dutch. It houses approximately 3000 Balinese manuscripts written on specially prepared palm leaves. Folk art enthusiasts will be delighted with a tour of Ubud, home to numerous stalls, markets, and craft workshops. Small handmade works of art are also available for purchase.
Bali is part of the Great Coral Triangle, an area home to over 500 different species of reef-building corals. For this reason, lovers of breathtaking views should definitely visit the Nusa Penida archipelago, renowned for its beautiful coral reefs and numerous dive centers.
No less impressive are the sandy beaches in the Karangasem region, whose waters conceal the wrecks of two World War II ships. Adrenaline-seeking tourists will surely be tempted to visit Tanjung Benoa, where they can embark on a guided underwater adventure.
Traditional food in Bali
The foundation of Balinese cuisine is rice, served with vegetables, meat (pork or poultry), and seafood. Although the island is predominantly Hindu, both Indian and Chinese influences can be found here. Locals don't eat beef (or do so very rarely, primarily for religious reasons), but you can often find coconut-based dishes at markets.
