BALI

Bali is an island and province of Indonesia. The province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida. It is located at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. Its capital of Denpasar is located at the southern part of the island.Bali is the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. Since the late 20th century, the province has had a rise in tourism. 

Agriculture

Tourism produces the GDP's largest output, agriculture is still the island's biggest employer; most notably rice cultivation. Crops grown in smaller amounts include fruit, vegetables, Coffea arabica and other cash  and subsistence crops.Fishing also provides a significant number of jobs. Bali is also famous for its artisans who produce a vast array of handicrafts, including batik and ikat cloth and clothing, wooden carvings, stone carvings, painted art and silverware. Notably, individual villages typically adopt a single product, such as wind chimes or wooden furniture.

Tourism

The tourism industry is primarily focused in the south, while significant in the other parts of the island as well. The main tourist locations are the town  (with its beach), and its outer suburbs of Legian  (which were once independent townships), the east coast town  (once the only tourist hub), in the center of the island, and  to the south of the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

1. Bali Hotel

 

    2. Resort Over Water

    3.Beaches

       4.Temple

 

Most Popular Shopping Places In Bali

1. Ubud Art Market

The Ubud Art Market is located opposite the the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and is open daily. Here you can find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats; statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. Most of the goods are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan. The location of the Ubud Art Market which is centred among the art producing villages, and being just opposite the royal palace which is a centre point to Ubud itself, make it a strategic shopping place for Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs.

      2.Monkey Forest Road

Ubud's Monkey Forest, is a famous landmark in central Ubud, and its one-way thoroughfare caters well to visitors with good quality restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, homestays and shopping venues. Along the street you may easily find international brand stores, sophisticated shops selling local designs, beautiful painting stores and handicraft and antiques outlets on each side of the street. Location: one way route up north from Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Monkey Forest sanctuary.

    3.  Sukawati Art Mart 

Sukawati Art Market is the biggest market in Bali to purchase handicrafts and traditional handmade products, and is located on the main road of Sukawati. This two-floor building is packed with tourists and locals almost every weekend, especially during summer, Christmas, Eid Ul Fitr and New Year's holiday – sometimes you can’t even get a space in the parking lot. Location: along the main road of Sukawati in Gianyar.

POPULAR BALI ACTIVITIES

Water Sports: Swimming, snorkeling, banana boat rides, water ski, parasailing, etc. are arranged by most hotels and at the Beluga Marina in Tanjung Benoa. There are also sail boats, catamarans, and boards for wind surfing for rent along Jimbaran Beach.

Bungy Jumping

No Bali experience is complete without a Bungy Jump from AJ Hackett's magnificent tower. Hands down this jump spot is the most dramatic in the world. Situated inside the grounds of the famous Double Six Night Club. The 45m / 150ft tower was purpose built and includes an elevator to get to the top. AJ Hackett Bali have an amazing site built within the grounds of Bali’s hottest night club “Double Six”. This is the only place in the world where you can party with 2000 other people until 6am in the morning and bungy at the same time!

White Water Rafting

Bali rafting or white water rafting bali is one activity that you must try while on vacation to Bali . Test your adrenaline and feel the sensation of how the thrill of conquering the rapids of the river with family and your friends. Bali Rafting - Melangit $36,Bali Rafting - Ayung $37 and Bali Rafting - Telaga Waja $37.

Paragliding

Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by sturdy kevlar lines. Adult - $150 and for Child - $100.

Bali Zoo

• Zoo Admission (without transport)

            Adult - (
$ 28) $ 24 - save 15%

           Child - (
$ 18) $ 15 - save 15% 

Bali Best Restaurants

 1. Locavore Restaurant

Locavore became famous and made it to best restaurant in Bali for its unique approach to international cuisine, using locally sourced produce, and mostly due to its delectable and innovative creations by two former chefs of the five-star resort Alila Ubud. Bookings are essential for securing one or more of the restaurant’s only 30 seats. The sleek and modern interior is trendy but not too pretentious, because it’s all about the well-crafted cuisine served from the open kitchen. Locavore Bali has a tasting menu with wine pairing as well as five to seven-course degustation treats. Among the recommended mains are raw Japanese amberjack on watermelon with watermelon gazpacho foam, and slow-braised oxtail with caramelized shallots. Desserts are also heavenly.

2. Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique

Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique was the groundbreaker for Bali’s fine dining scene, basically putting the island on the world’s map of destination dining. The restaurant is open for dinner only and bookings strictly essential. Mozaic showcases Salans’ innovative approach to French cuisine that inspired many other chefs, incorporating local and exotic Balinese ingredients through a varying menu. The dining experience at Mozaic is a private one, with a tranquil tropical garden and lounge tucked away in Ubud’s quieter north on Jalan Raya Sanggingan.

3. Metis Restaurant And Gallery

Metis comprises a restaurant, bar and lounge, gallery, boutique, wine cellar and private dining room and has won the hearts of foodies through its sensory dining experiences, making it one of the best dining spots in Bali. The menu presents French Mediterranean cuisine passionately crafted by chef and founder Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville, and through a combination of five-star service in highly sophisticated layout and interiors, Metis is a must-try for lovers of fine food while in Bali. Be it dining, lounging or simply browsing through the fine hand-crafted jewellery and rare art pieces in its gallery, Metis is an experience to discover.

Best Bali Food

1.Sate Varieties

Sate (or “satay”) are marinated, skewered and grilled meats, served with spicy sauce, and may consist of diced or sliced chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, tofu, eggs or minced blends. Bali’s own variant is sate lilit, made from minced beef, chicken, fish, pork, or even turtle meat, which is then mixed with coconut, coconut milk, and a rich blend of vegetables and spices. Wrapped rather than skewered around bamboo, sugar cane or lemongrass sticks then grilled, sate lilit can be enjoyed with or without sauce.

2. Nasi Ayam And Nasi Campur

Bali’s own take on ‘chicken rice’, nasi ayam and nasi campur can be found served at many warungs (small eateries) and restaurants throughout the island. The dish is mainly white rice served with many different elements of Balinese delights, from a bit of babi buling or betutu as the main meats, together with mixed vegetables and a dab of the iconic spicy hot sambal matah – sometimes served with a bowl of soup. For those who do not want it too spicy, simply ask for it without the sambal.

3. Bebek And Ayam Betutu

Betutu is an iconic Balinese favourite, consisting of a whole chicken or duck stuffed with traditional spices, wrapped in banana leaves, then enveloped tight in banana trunk bark before it’s baked or buried in a coal fire for 6 to 7 hours. The result is a rich and juicy, succulent feast with all meat easily separated from bones. Betutu is the Balinese slow-cooked luscious equivalent of babi guling for ‘non-pork eaters’.

4. Jimbaran Seafood

The line-up of beachside cafés on Muaya beach in Jimbaran Bay typically serves grilled fresh caught seafood, ranging from shrimp, clams, crabs, calamari, lobsters and a wide assortment of fish. But in terms of taste, the secret lies in each of the café owner’s recipes of barbecue sauce and condiments – usually in the form of homemade sambal, which has collectively become known as “sambal seafood – Jimbaran style”. From sweet-sour blends to the typical hot and spicy... tasting is believing!

5. Traditional Cakes And Desserts

Traditional cakes are collectively referred to as jajanan pasar (traditional market cakes), originally used to accompany ceremonial offerings, but now have found their way to the markets as daily coffee time favourites. The varieties abound, but the ingredients usually include rice flour, glutinous rice, sugar, coconut and tropical fruits. Wajik, pancong, jaja batun bedil, bubuh injin, godoh, pisang rai, and kelepon are typical varieties.

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