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Temples, rice paddies, and veggies
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2 hours driving from Ngurah Rai airport
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A Hidden Jewel
euzkadi Says: Tanah Lot consist in some shrines built on a rock on the ocean. The best time to visit the temple is at sunset; not so hot, is crowded but the views are great.
euzkadi Says: This beautiful Balinese Hindu temple located at Tabanan, is maybe the most visited place in Bali, and is located 20 kms from Kuta. It was built in the 15th century by priest Nirartha and is one of the seven temples constructed along the Balinese coast. An important place for...
ALAS KEDATON:Holy Monkey Forest
mkurniawan Says: Alas Kedaton is located in Kukuh Village of Marga Sub district + 4 km from Tabanan City. Alas Kedaton is actually a temple and this temple have two very interesting uniqueness. Own four entrances into the temple that is from west representing especial entrance northerly the...
kyoub Says: If a beautiful sunset is what you are looking for follow the crowd to Pura Tanah Lot.If you would like to get a better look at the temple then go well before sunset and avoid some of the tourists.Pura Tanah Lot is a temple that sits on a small island about 100m off the...
Look at the breadbasket of Bali
kyoub Says: The fertile fields of rice and veggies stretch from the foothills of Batukau volcano to the southern coast. I was really surprised to see corn , tomatoes, cabbage and the like growing on Bali. There are also fields of rice on the hillsides.
Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort
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Naga Restaurant in Gajah Mina: Dining in Balian
balisunshine Says: There isn’t much of a choiceof where to dine while in Balian.French owned at the time I dined there,Naga Restaurant was a superb experience.This venue offers an Asian and European combination along with,a daily ‘special dishes’ menu,according to what is fresh on the...
Mentari Restaurant: Great buffet
kyoub Says: If you happen to be in Tabanan at lunch time stop by the Mentari Restaurant.They have a great buffet with many choices of food.
balisunshine Says: Balian is 90 minutes north from Kuta.From Kuta you take the Sunset Rd to Kerobokan, head towards Canggu, Tanah Lot, Tabanan, then Gilimanuk. Balian is along the way after Soka Beach.
balisunshine Says: On the back of some trucks,colorful, painted sceneries decorate them.You’ll see paintings of idealized woman,rhinos, landscapes, football players, etc.elaborately spread on the back of these rolling trucks.
kyoub Says: The best way to get around Bali is with a car and driver.The local drivers know how to get to all the places of interest plus they are used to drivingin the crazy traffic. It isn't that the roads are so crowded but at time there are scooters coming from all sides.Be sure to...
Made in Bali: Painting & Painting Flea Market
mkurniawan Says: Along way from the parking area into entrace gate you will see flea market in left and right hand Painting and Wood Carving, Made in Bali 6 - 100 USD
Vendors: Postcards? Transport?
kyoub Says: There are vendors at Tanah Lot that want to see you everything.The young kids follow you around wanting to sell you postcards.It is rather annoying unless you really want to buy something, just keep walking.
balisunshine Says: In many kingdoms the king was encouraged to sire numerous offspring with his multiple concubines as proof of his continuity virility. Most kings enthusiastically fulfilled this noble duty; many Balinese claim descent from royalty and rumors flourish of concubines impregnated...
balisunshine Says: As you drive around Bali,you will see very old trees dressedwith a black & white checkered skirt.Usually, these trees are very sacredand a place of worship will be set up at the base of the trunk.The black and white checkered poleng clothsymbolizes good and evil forces in...
kyoub Says: You never know where you may run into a wild cat in the jungle.Actually the wildcat that we saw wasn't dangerous.One of the guys that was working at the temple had found a baby civit cat.He had hand fed it since it was quite tiny when he first saw it.It was about the size of...
balisunshine Says: Because of it’s quiet village life,it may be wise to bring some provisions when visiting Balian.Having a car or a motorbike will allow you to explore the area. Books, reading materials, DVD’s, CDs if you seek to have some sort of entertainment. Special snacks you might...
kyoub Says: A small daypack will hold all that you might need for this short drive. Wear lightweight cotton clothing and wear a long skirt or bring a sarong.This will keep you from having to wear one that is furnished at the temple.Wear comfy walking shoes. Sandals are fine as long as...
Off the beaten track of Balian
balisunshine Says: In the autumn you can visit Negara (Perancak) for the mekepung (buffalo races).You can head up into the hills for some rice field views and cooler air.The Pura Rambut Siwi to the west in an important temple.Make sure you bring a Sarong.
kyoub Says: On the slopes of Gunung Batukau, is Pura Luhur Batukau. The mountain is very important to the Balinese because it is the source of irrigation water to the south and west of it.The temple is a very important temple because it is next to the highest temple on the western part...
balisunshine Says: Balian is good for surfers, people who like a quiet existence, and people who would enjoy an interactionthat is more in tune with a Balinese village, than a shopping mall.The best time to go to Balianis during the dry season, which is April-October.The currents are strong so...
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Drink a coconut near the beaches is experience never forget. Don't miss it. Before the enterace gate of Tanah Lot temple at the parking lot.
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Driving down a road with gigantic forests on both sides, you finally arrive at a temple deep in the jungle. You think surely very few people ever make it here but thousands have made the journey...
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Visiting different areas of Bali, can be a refreshing reminder of the enchanting places that this island has to offer. Up on the West Coast, in the rice growing district of Tabanan in Suraberata...
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Demography Tabanan regency is one of 8 districts/1 city which have agriculture characteristic, with width of the area about 893.33 km² (19.9% from width of Bali island). Administratively Tabanan......
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Tabanan is a district of west Bali that comprises two regions the mountains and the lower plains. Tabanan is not a touristic town but is famous for it´s temple by the sea, "Pura Tanah Lot" wich means...
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Tababan is famous for the richest rice-growing areas in Bali. It is also a home for the ancient temple of Tanah Lot Tabanan's landscape ranges from volcanic mountains to terraced rice plains. This is...
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