Denpasar Travel Guide

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Pro

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  surprisingly you can still find cheap food and things to do .. 


Con

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  Girls, watch out for the odd amorous taxi driver! (: 


In a nutshell

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  Bali it's a great place. Once you go, you tend to go back ! . 

 

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Things to Do  

voyage from benoa bay

voyage from benoa bay, Denpasar

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GWK Cultural Park

GWK Cultural Park, Denpasar

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Walk about the town of Denpasar - lots to see

Walk about the town of Denpasar - lots to see, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  1. Lots of tastefully designed batik materials and ready made clothes2. Pasar Bandung near to Bandung river - handicrafts and fresh vegetables and fruits3. Balinese structures - pura, official buildings and statues4. Daily lives of the locals 

Pura Kayangan - a new pura ?

Pura Kayangan - a new pura ?, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Sighted this pura ("temple") while we were on our way to Kereneng Night Market. Picturesque in the sense that there is this huge shady tree next to it. Upon looking into the pura, we found that it could be a new pura as there were some on-going construction materials lying... 

Hotels  

The St. Regis Bali Resort

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Restaurants  

street vendors: Satay - Skewed Meat Pieces on Stick

street vendors: Satay - Skewed Meat Pieces on Stick, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Sold by street vendors anywhere. Price : 10,000Rp for 10 sticks of satay. Pieces of marinated meat skewed into a stick and grilled over small charcoal fire. Before eating, you can choose to dip the satay into the bowl of slighty spicy grounded peanuts sauce or the salt... 

Coffee Shop: Murtabak - Crunchy outside, Soft inside

Coffee Shop: Murtabak - Crunchy outside,  Soft inside, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Found at all restaurants. Some restaurants have 3 types ie ordinary Murtabak , the Special Murtabak and the Super Murtabak. Price ranges from 12,000Rp to 14,000Rp. It is quite a big serving so it's best to order just one for 2persons. This is how the Murtabak is done.... 

street vendors or restaurants: Bakso Mie - Meat Balls Noodles

street vendors or restaurants: Bakso Mie -  Meat Balls Noodles, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Bakso is a very common food - lots of street vendors sell it. In restaurants or coffee shops, you can get it. Price - about 10,000Rp per bowlGood as breakfast or as light meal in the afternoon. It is noodles in soup or dried noodles with vegetables and meat toppings. If it... 

Warung Ayu Sintya in Kereneng Night Market: Crunchy Babi Guling

Warung Ayu Sintya in Kereneng Night Market: Crunchy Babi Guling, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Find your way into the market square at Kereneng Night market. This particular stall has a long queue of customers, either eating in or packeting back home. Long benches are provided at the stall. Take a seat - there will be many locals seated on the same long bench. Ask for... 

Nightlife  

Kereneng Night Market: Where the locals are... in the night

Kereneng Night Market: Where the locals are... in the night, Denpasar

 myspices Says:  A spot where you can shop for handicrafts and daily needs. Good place to have your dinner. Must try the Babi Guling here - cheap and tasty. Other snacks sold on the streets are banana fritters and pastry puffs.Upload pics later.. Casual - but not too revealing as this is... 

Transportation  

Blue Bird from Air Bali

Blue Bird from Air Bali, Denpasar

 Chyan Says:  Air Bali's office is at Simpang Gur, near Samur. If you want to board last-minute flights because lack of seats of your intended flight departure to another Indonesian town, choose Air Bali. A Blue Bird taxi trip from Air Bali to the Domestic Terminal of Denpasar Ngurah Rai... 

Airport taxi to Kuta

Airport taxi to Kuta, Denpasar

 Chyan Says:  Airport taxi bill to Hotel Hapel Semer, Kuta, Ali, around Denpasar is Rp78,000 (approx. SGD14.00). Initial flag fall Rp4,000 (approx SGD0.70). Per km charge Rp2,000 (approx SGD0.40). 

Shopping  

Whats that?: Balinese pork sausages

Whats that?: Balinese pork sausages, Denpasar

 Goldenboy Says:  This is a factory shop. It is worth to buy their sausages. Tasted sweet. Just enjoy it fried, without oil, with hot tender rice :)) yummy... Rp 60.000,- per pack, 10 sausages 

Many in Pasar Sukowati: Another textilles type

Many in Pasar Sukowati: Another textilles type, Denpasar

 Goldenboy Says:  another styles of textilles dedicated for whom not really fit into goldie things... this textilles is soft and have a natural look to wear. Not expensive, for sure. Even cheap for those who are good in bargain. 

Local Customs  

Try not to step on "Canangs" (Offerings to Gods)

Try not to step on  "Canangs" (Offerings to Gods), Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Balinese are very religious and pious. "Canangs" (offerings to Gods) in the form of trays made of palm leaves, filled with fresh flowers and tidbits or boiled rice are not only placed in the pura (temples) but are placed at entrances of homes or shops, accompanied with... 

Carrying on top of the Head is easier...

Carrying on top of the Head is easier..., Denpasar

 myspices Says:  Most women will carry their wares and goods on top of their heads. You will be amazed at how strong their heads and necks are as the basketful is indeed heavy and bulky. They will place a coiled-up towel or cloth on heads to support the heavy load.Upload pics later 

Warnings Or Dangers  

ALWAYS CARRY SUFFICIENT TRAVEL INSURANCE

ALWAYS CARRY SUFFICIENT TRAVEL INSURANCE, Denpasar

 DennyP Says:  DENPASSAR When travelling here or anywhere throughout Indonesia Always make sure that you have adequate Travel Insurance. Bali is especially a place now that is not without its dangers. When formulating my travel plans I make sure that Travel insurance is a priority for me .... 

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS AND BAG SNATCHERS

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS AND BAG SNATCHERS, Denpasar

 DennyP Says:  DENPASSAR However pleasant the beach and sometimes tranquil lifestyle of the locals here Bali is not without its dangers.. Unfortunately there are the few here that prey on the many unsuspecting tourists and take the opportunity to steal from them.. As with so many Asian... 

Tourist Traps  

No camera and colour film on sale in Airport !

No camera and colour film on sale in Airport !, Denpasar

 Chyan Says:  Do not expect to find cameras or colour films on sale in Denpasr Ngurah Rai International Airport ! Unless you look for it in Kuta or the city area of Denpasar, it is better to load your analog camera with colour film and enough battery power before you fly to... 

Sports & Outdoors  

flayin 2 d blue sky by parasailing

flayin 2 d blue sky by parasailing, Denpasar

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Beach and night life

Beach and night life, Denpasar

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 Theres a building in Denpasar art center, where many clothing seller. such clothing, shown on the pic 

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Q:  he people! I'm planning to go to Bali and Yogyakarta this December. I will be arriving in Bali first and then after a few weeks... 

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A: Yes, there are many buses serving the route Yogyakarta-Denpasar v.v., most running overnight. Be sure to get on an airconditioned bus (cleaner, toilet available), but... 

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Denpasar - hub of all transports in Bali

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 Upon arrival in Ngurah Rai Airport, we were supposed to catch a cab to Ubud but because the fare was too expensive (180,000Rp), we decided that we walked out of the Airport to a small village to catch... 

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Denpasar means "east of the market"

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 As a provincional city, Denpasar is a modern place with several modern icons like buildings, mal, cafe and bar. But heading to the north or west, we can find traditional life. Such as Tabanan and... 

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denpasar, bali

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 a building in art center, denpasar 

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Denpasar Trip

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 Denpasar is the capital of Bali island. It has many commercial buildings there but there are no conventional buses, only mini-buses called bemo for travel. There are four-class and five-class hotels... 

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Bali Denpasar

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Denpasar. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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