The natural beauty and rich culture of Bali have always drawn fascinated visitors to the islands, making it the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. It is a land of soaring majestic volcanoes, of emerald rice terraces that cling to the hillsides and idyllic beaches. Displaying a tantalizing mix of modern and the tradisional, luxurious resorts, shrines and temples dominate the landscape.
The Hindu Bali religion is an inseperable part of the life and culture of Balinese, portrayed through ceremonies, festivals, age-old dances and the arts. Every community has at least a tample or pura. The largest and holiest tample in Bali is Besakih on the slopess of Mount Agung, well over a thousand years old. Some of the most visited are Tanah Lot sea tample, Ulun Danu on the shores of Lake Beratan and Uluwatu, perched on a cliff over chrasing ocean waves.
For the Balinese art is a form of worhip. Most Balinese are skilled craftsman or performers. Dances are integral in temple ceremonies and important social events, accompanied by the dynamic Balinese gamelan.
Several regions and communities are known particularly for a specific art, such as Ubud, the center of Balinese painting, although its latest attraction, the elephant park, is also a must see. Peliantan is known as the center of traditional music and dances. Mas is the village of wood carvers, Batuan is knows for its dancing, wood panel carvings and paintings and Batubulan os famous for its stone carvings and antiques stone figures. Those in search of batik garments or textile should not miss Gianyar.
Sun, sea and sand are synonymous to Bali and water activities are prime visitor attractions. Enjoy para sailing, jetskiing, banana boats, and snorkeling on wide beaches along the coastline. Fabulous diving sites are found in Nusa Penida, Padang Bai, Cemeluk, Pemuteran and Candi Dasa. Surfing fanatics should not miss a ride on the waves at Kuta, Canggu, Parerenan, Nusa Dua and the famous surf proving ground, Uluwatu. The latest craze is sea walking where you can get up close to myriad of colorful tropical fishes of all shapes and sizes.
Bali is gaining a reputation as a culinary heaven. International tastes are served side by side with local dishes in many eating establishment that are feast for the senses. And to enjoy all that this island paradise has to offer, Bali's resorts offer luxury accomodation that pampers guests wiht everything the heart desires, from beautiful surroundings, impeccables service and unbeatable facilities for both business and leisure.
Rejuvenating the body and soulBali is highly acclaimed as an international spa destination. Bali's tropical spas let you connect with nature and discover inner peace through the holistic approach, using natural herbs and health beauty treatments that pamper both body and mind. Be spoilt for choice with an array of spectacular settings, from those with fabulous ocean view to spas perched high over lush river gorges.
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