Those Planning a Vacation in Bali, You Must Visit These Places

Vacations in Bali make you feel like a character in a fairy tale, help you disconnect from the real world, and fill your soul with peace. For anyone dreaming of or considering a trip to Bali, we have compiled a list of must-visit places. Let’s embark on a little journey to Bali.

Ubud, Rice Terraces

Since rice is the main staple of Bali, the first thing that comes to mind when one mentions Bali is rice fields. You must visit the most famous and beautiful of these, the Tegalallang and Jatiluwih rice terraces in Ubud, which transform the valley into a stepped landscape.

Infinity Pools

There are many infinity pools in Bali, but we can say that the Ubud pools, where we can see the entire view of Ubud, are everyone's favorite. If your budget allows, you can choose one of the hotels located here and escape the chaos of city life.

Lempuyang Temple

Considered one of the most sacred places in Bali, this temple is a popular destination, especially for Instagram influencers. Even if we cannot enter the temple due to the inappropriate behavior of some tourists, seeing it from the outside is enough to fall in love with it.

Tirta Gangga

Also known as the Water Palace, Tirta Gangga is located 10 km from Lempuyang Temple. The complex, which was the royal residence of the Karangasem Dynasty before being destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1948, has been rebuilt in all its glory.

The labyrinth of pools in its garden, decorated with statues, is definitely worth seeing. One of the best things to do here is to feed the Koi fish that surround you while walking on the path over the pool.

Nusa Penida Island

Nusa Penida is a small island near Bali. It is perfect for relaxing, being in touch with nature, diving, and capturing beautiful photographs. The fact that it is not a very touristy place means you can stay away from the crowds and find time for yourself.

Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Also known as Pura Bratan, it is one of the temples promising the most beautiful views in Bali as it is located by Lake Bratan, near the Bedugul Mountains.

Centuries ago, the Balinese established an irrigation system called "subak" so that spring waters from the mountains could reach lower regions. It is still in use today. Pura Bratan is one of the many water temples located on this subak system, which serves both as a place of worship and for controlling water flow.

Handara Gate

Monumental gates of this style, which adorn the entrances of every palace and temple, are one of the most important parts of Balinese architecture. However, the most popular gates after those at Lempuyang are the ones at the Handara Golf Resort, which do not hold much monumental significance.

Monkey Forest

One of the most important principles of Hinduism is to achieve harmony between nature and man. The Monkey Forest is a sacred place in the middle of Ubud that houses 3 temples and is home to nearly 1000 monkeys. It would not be a lie to say that while the forest and temples are very beautiful, people mainly visit this area for the monkeys.