Central Mountains
About 2km east of Munduk, look for signs for this waterfall (aka Tanah Braak) along the road. Though the signs say the trail is 700m long, it seems to be…
Must-see attractions in Bali
Ubud Region
Pranoto, a long-time Ubud artist, displays his works at this gallery/studio/home which backs up to beautiful rice fields between Bedulu and Ubud. Ask…
North Bali
Boasting a commanding location between the sea and the road, Pura Ponjok Batu is some 7km east of Yeh Sanih. It has some very fine limestone carvings in…
East Bali
Klungkung was the last Balinese kingdom to succumb to the Dutch (1908) and the sacrifice of its royal family, who committed puputan (mass ritual suicide)…
East Bali
The name of this complex means 'Flower Garden Temple', but the surrounds are sadly lacking verisimilitude. The towering, 11-roofed meru indicates that…
Museum Manusia Purbakala Gilimanuk
West Bali
This part of Bali has been occupied for thousands of years. The Museum Manusia Purbakala Gilimanuk is centred on a family of skeletons, thought to be 4000…
West Bali
This modest old palace is currently undergoing renovation, but it's still possible to visit. There are cultural events and performances, and members of…
Ubud Region
This sanctuary claims to have the most complete collection of reptiles in Southeast Asia. There are snakes and lizards galore. Try to time your visit with…
East Bali
A small beach with black sand reflecting billions of sparkles in the sunlight. Religion is big here: the temple close to the coastal highway, Pura Erjeruk…
Ubud
Gaze into the Sungai Ayung Valley from the grounds of this venerable but extremely dated hotel. This was the home of composer and musicologist Colin…
Bukit Peninsula
As you explore Tanjung Benoa's narrow, multicultural streets, you'll encounter this domed mosque, located within 100m of the peninsula's Chinese Buddhist…
East Bali
Sacred statues from Pura Besakih are brought to the temple at this beach for ritual cleansing. Admire the pale blue flowers – they're sacred – on the wild…
Seminyak
An agricultural temple where farmers pray for relief from rat infestations, and savvy builders make offerings of forgiveness before planting yet another…
Singaraja
Singaraja's main temple, the largest in northern Bali, is not usually open to foreigners. You can appreciate its size and admire the carved stone…
East Bali
To appreciate the narrow band of the coast, stop at the lookout and cafes on the hillside at Jemeluk. The deep-blue water sparkles, dotted with…
Candidasa
Candidasa's temple is on the hillside across from the lagoon at the eastern end of the village strip. It has twin temples devoted to the male-female gods…
Bukit Peninsula
Across from the morning market, this ebony-hued temple from the 18th century is a snoozy place until it explodes with life, offerings, incense and more on…
Singaraja
The conspicuous Yudha Mandala Tama Monument commemorates a freedom fighter killed by gunfire from a Dutch warship early in the struggle for independence.
Kuta & Legian
Dating back nearly 200 years, this Buddhist temple is a colourful place of calm, slightly off the beaten path. Incense burns in the serene courtyard.
Kuta & Legian
Tuban's beach is a mixed bag. There are wide and mellow stretches of sand to the south but near the Discovery Mall it disappears entirely.
Padangbai
A small Hindu temple in the western section of Padangbai; to find it, continue walking past the mosque.
East Bali
Ketewel is known for its surfing, which demands advanced skills; it's a tricky reef-rocky right.
East Bali
Villa and hotel projects are sprouting here. The surf is consistent and world-class.
Singaraja
Check out the cinematically decrepit old Dutch warehouses opposite the water.
Ubud
The home and namesake museum of Antonio Blanco (1912–99) captures this artist’s theatrical spirit. Sometimes called the 'Dali of Bali', Blanco came to…
East Bali
Situated about 4km south of central Klungkung, on the way to the coast, Gelgel was once the seat of Bali's most powerful dynasty. The town's decline…
Ubud
Who can resist a sight called Crazy Buffalo Temple? Although not an imposing structure, it's famous for its much-weathered 3m-high statue, known as the…
East Bali
Home to members of the extended Karangasem royal family, this compound opposite Puri Agung Karangasem is surrounded by long walls; within them there are…
East Bali
Pantai Lepang's carbon-coloured sand and small dunes were enough to encourage a multinational company to construct a massive resort here, which has in…
Kuta & Legian
Across the street from the Bali Memorial Wall is where the Sari Club stood before it was destroyed in the 2002 bombings. It's now a car park; plans to…
Ubud
The home of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, caged birds and all, is open to the public but it's mainly used as a gallery for a group of artists that includes…
