Bali : What to see
Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali:
Museum founded by Yayasan Bail in 1932.
Pura Jaganatha:
The museum offers a fine variety of prehistoric and modern art.
Besakih, Kerta Gosa Hall:
The grand temple complex of Besakih on the slopes of Mountain Agung is Bali's holiest. Kerambitan Palace and Kerta Gosa Hall of Justice are imporcant historical sites.
Waterboom Park:
A screaming sensation for family recreation with top-quality water-slides that qualify the strict safety standards.
Kuta Bay:
Bali's rowdiest and wickedest spot, a conglomeration of thousands of bars, boutiques, supermarkets, surf-shops, budget hotels, restaurants, moneychangers, beauty salons and nightclubs. Kuta is the best beach on Bali with the only surf that breaks over sand instead of coral. Shops and hawkers offer everything from fake artifacts to genuine antiques offered with a considerably softer sell.
Museum Negeri Propinsi:
Consists of an attractive series of separate buildings, including examples of both palace and temple architecture. The exhibits themselves arc not always well presented, but there are enough arts and crafts and everyday items displayed to make it worthwhile.
Ubud :
The centre of Balinese painting, Ubud's Museum "Purl Lukisan" has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century. There are also several art galleries and homes of famous artists here, including that of Dutchborn Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco.
Nusa Dua:
The Nusa Dua tourist resort is part of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. The resort is known for its clean white beaches and clear waters. The surf is gentle along the northern side of the peninsula, bigger along the south. The most convenient form of transportation to and from Nusa Dua is by taxi.
Batubulan:
Driving northeast from Denpasar, stone figures on the roadside mark the village of Batubulan. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone for ornaments of houses and temples. Workshop can be visited to watch artists at work.
Tanah Lot :
One of Bali's most important sea temples, the temple sanctuary at Tanah Lot is built atop a huge rock which is surrounded by the sea. Built by one of the last priests to come to Bali from Java in the 16th century, its rituals include the paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea. Poisonous sea snakes found at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruder.
Gianyar :
Once the capital of one of Bali's more powerful kingdoms, the town of Gianyar is today a centre of the textile industry. The specialty here is the ikat weaving the Balinese use in traditional wear. A number of factories hold informal tours.
Pura Besakih :
Known as the "mother Temple of Bali, the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings.
Around the three main temples dedicated to the Trinity: Shiva, Brahma and Wisnu, are 18 separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups.
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