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Ubud and Tegallalang
Palm-fringed rice terraces, art galleries and craft villages in the island's cultural centre.
About Bali
Rice terraces in every shade of green, temples rising from the sea and an unhurried rhythm of life: Bali is a serene escape for culture and island time alike.
Among Indonesia's thousands of islands, Bali stands out for its vibrant Hindu culture. Small offerings of flowers and incense placed outside homes and shops, colourful ceremonies at village temples and the sound of gamelan music are woven into daily life.
Ubud is the island's cultural heart, home to art studios, the Monkey Forest and the terraced rice fields of Tegallalang. Head north for the Ulun Danu temple on Lake Bratan and cool mountain villages; head south for Uluwatu's clifftop temple, the beaches of Seminyak and the dramatic coves of Nusa Penida, reached by boat.
Distances in Bali look short, but traffic can make transfers slow, so splitting your stay between two areas makes the days more relaxed. A sarong must be worn at temples, and most temples can provide one. Given the long flight and five-hour time difference, a programme of at least a week is recommended.
Bali
Must-see highlights
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Tanah Lot
Set on a rock that the tide surrounds with sea, this temple is one of Bali's defining sights, especially at sunset.
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Uluwatu and the Kecak dance
At the clifftop temple overlooking the ocean, the Kecak performance staged as the sun goes down makes for a memorable evening.
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Nusa Penida
A boat ride from Bali, this island offers turquoise coves, sheer headlands and dive sites where manta rays can be seen.
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Lake Bratan and Ulun Danu
Tiered temple roofs reflected in the lake, surrounded by gardens and cool mountain air.
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