Every evening, throngs of tourists from Kuta, Legian, and Sanur find their way through a labyrinth of lanes lined by souvenir sellers to watch the sun setting behind the temple. Its spectacular seaside setting, on a rocky islet surrounded by crashing waves, is a major wow factor.įor the Balinese people, it is one of the most sacred of all the island's sea temples. Pura Tanah Lot Pura Tanah Lot | Photo Copyright: Karen HastingsĪbout 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta, Pura Tanah Lot ("Pura" means temple in Balinese) is one of Bali's most iconic temples. Find the best things to do, and some of the island's hidden gems, with our list of the top attractions and places to visit in Bali.ġ.
Since the famous book and film Eat, Pray, Love spotlighted this enchanting island, the tourist throngs have undeniably swelled, but you can still experience Old Bali if you stray off the beaten track. Spirituality adds yet another layer to Bali's allure, and visiting the magnificent temples and sacred Hindu ceremonies are top things to do in Bali. The island's rich arts scene is another top draw, and if relaxation is your top priority, the spa treatments and shopping in Bali are fabulous – and affordable. Surfers come for the legendary swells, hikers can trek up jungly volcanic peaks to misty waterfalls, and cyclists can bike through lush landscapes bristling with rice terraces and dotted with traditional villages. Picturesque Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple in Baliĭespite the clamor and chaos of the main tourist areas, the island is rich in natural beauty, with attractions for every kind of traveler. Peanuts sizzle at roadside stalls, petal-strewn offerings smolder on busy sidewalks, and traditional gamelan music jangles against the buzz of mopeds. The intoxicating fragrance of incense and clove oil hangs in the thick tropical air.
Bali is one of the most evocative places to visit in the entire Indonesian archipelago.
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