All you need to know about Bali
Bali, officially the Bali Province (Indonesian: Provinsi Bali) is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighboring islands. Bali is known as the most beautiful and charming island on the planet, coming to Bali you will be immersed in the jade green water, endless white sand beaches and waves crashing on the shore. This place is also considered as the land of a thousand temples or tropical paradise. Bali has also been voted by Travel and Leisure magazine as the most beautiful island, surpassing the Santorini Island of Greek and the Hawaii archipelago. As a sacred land with the typical culture of Hinduism, this place owns more than 20,000 large and small temples, demonstrating the most important importance of spirituality, culture, and belief for indigenous people.
For indigenous people, Mount Gunung is considered the most sacred mountain based on the myth of the Pasupati god dividing Meru (the center of India) into 2 mountains, Gunung Batur and Gunung Agung. Gunung Agung volcano is considered a place worshiped as gods along with ancestral spirits residing
When We Should Visit Bali?
The climate in Bali is divided into two distinct seasons, the rainy season from November to April and the dry season from May to October every year. In the rainy seasons, the continuous rain along with high air humidity makes the number of tourists significantly decrease.
The peak season to visit Bali is July. August and September
How to get to Bali?
You can fly directly to the island of Bali with the airport (Ngurah Rai International Airport. Or you can also fly to Jarkarta airport (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) and take another flight to Bali Island
Transportation
Bali does not have public transportation, so you can only go to shopping centers or attractions by renting motorbikes, taxis or bicycles.
Where shouldn’t miss out when visiting Bali?
Kuta and Nusa Dua beaches: are all beautiful beaches with long, romantic sands that always have strong waves and wild and majestic beauty.
Nusa Penida Island: famous for being the symbol of Bali, let’s visit Kelingking, a legendary dinosaur spine with a fine white sand beach. The stone gate in Broken Sea is enchanting and the natural infinity pool at Angela’s Billabong
The ancient temple of Pura Lempuyang: considered the gate to heaven, is the oldest temple on the same level as Besakih Temple.
Uluwatu Temple: the temple is carved from coral rock, the roof is covered with black palm leaves, is located on a rugged and dangerous cliff
Ubud town: is a town with ancient and quiet beauty mixed with the beauty of nature, it is really fresh and peaceful. You can also come and visit the terraced fields with a long history along with the Royal Palace Puri Saren
Kintamani Volcano
Travel Tips:
Buy Simcard in the city center for cheap, should not buy at the airport because it is very expensive.
Change money at PT counter. Dirgahayu (painted in green) or PT Kuta Central (in blue). Absolutely do not change money at markets or shops because it is easy to be cheated.
Wear elegant clothes and a sarong when entering the temple.
