Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida is an island located in the southern city of Semara Temple, Klungkung. Nusa Penida in the region, there are several objects as well as water recreation attractions. Water recreation area is very exciting to be enjoyed. There are many beautiful coral reefs and various kinds of colorful fish. In addition, on the island of Nusa Penida there are many interesting tourist attraction.Besides the color of white sand and beautiful hills, there are cave called Giri Putri cave. Cave is situated in the hamlet of Karangsari, Suana village, about 5km east of the village Batunungul, the most crowded village in Nusa Penida. What is interesting in a narrow cave entrance, you must crawl to enter and its about 3km. After that you will find a very large cave room. Inside the cave there are a lot of stalactite and stalagmite. There is also a sacred spring. This cave extends to the west and here there is a cave mouth wide enough to witness the hilly landscape.

Pura Goa Lawah

This temple called Pura Goa Lawah because in it there is a large natural cave inhabited by thousands of bats. In the Balinese language, the word means Lawah bats. But in terms of religion, the existence of a bat that has nothing to do with what is revered Hindu community in Bali. In the public confidence in Bali, Pura Goa is a place beristananya Lawah God in its manifestation as the god of the sea.

According to mythology, that are written in the palm prekempa, recounted that during a severe drought, the god Shiva Trimurti Sang Hyang sent to save the earth. Brahma fell transformed into a dragon Ananta Bhoga. Lord Vishnu became the dragon Basuki. God Iswara become Dragon Takshaka.

Furthermore, the dragon Basuki trlentang with head facing to the southeast. Basuki partly submerged sea dragon's head to move the oceans to evaporate into clouds. Basuki dragon head is then symbolized by Pura Goa Lawah. While transformed into a tail that hung down the mountain and its scales become thick forest. By the people of Bali, an area regarded as the tail end of the dragon Basuki founded Pura Goa King (one of the temples in Besakih komplks).Most of the Balinese believe in the antiquity of the cave at Pura Pura Goa Goa King penetrating into Lawah. But since a devastating earthquake in 1917, the cave was covered with the ruins of the earth.

Beyond mythology, the ancient sources mention that the temple was built at the initiative of Goa Lawah Kuturan mpu into the XI century and restored to be expanded in the XV century

Lovina Beach

Lovina Beach located in Desa Kalibukbuk, about 9 kilometers west of Singaraja, Buleleng.Singaraja own approximately 88km away from Kuta. So, if you're going to the beach from Kuta Lovina you have to travel a distance of about 99km, or approximately 3.5 hours drive.

Lovina Beach is one of the many charming tourist attraction in northern Bali. Surrounded by nature and fresh air that makes the traveler interested in visiting. Like Kuta, Lovina beach is also an attractive place to watch the sunset.

The beauty of the natural atmosphere is imbued with the sights of dolphins that live freely in these offshore. By renting a boat at a rate $ 5/person you can watch from nearby attractions of dolphins in the ocean. You can feel how much fun being in the nature kerubuti freely in tens of dolphins with a witty style. Usually black gang white fish that appears only at about 06am - 08am. If you are a late start and did not find the dolphins in the ocean do not be disappointed, because Lovina beach is also good for bathing and sunbathing. This beach was fun for snorkeling, diving and other water activities, because the beautiful coral reefs.unfortunately the black sandy beach. become less attractive to travelers who like white sand.

As a tourist area, the facilities available in Lovina quite complete. Lodging, shops and eating places can you find with ease, even open till laru

Brahmavihara-Arama

Brahmavihara-Arama better known by the name of Banjar Buddhist monasteries. This monastery is the largest Buddhist temples in Bali people. It lies in hilly areas in the village of Banjar tageha, 22km west of Singaraja, or 11km from the tourist resort of Lovina. The atmosphere is quiet and calm and direct view to the beach of Lovina cause this Buddhist monasteries become a strong attraction for tourists. This temple complex consists of five essential.

1. Uposatha Gara, located at the top of the west. This is a space that is comfortable and quiet. On the walls were carved panels birth of the Buddha, and in the middle there is a statue of the Buddha in a state of achieving nirvana. This room serves as a place penasbihan Samanera monks (monks candidates) for the next stage of training.

2. Dharmasala, a sort of lecture halls are located diebelah east. In this place where monks to worship and teach the sacred teachings. This place is also used as a place to do any spiritual activity.

3. Stupa, buildings that resembles a giant bell that is located next to the northwest corner. Its sides are made of concrete with a very impressive reliefs.

4. Bodi Tree, located at the southwest corner of the building. Around the tree is decorated with reliefs. This place symbolizes the victory of the Buddha when it reaches sammia the buddha (the perfection of the eternal)

5. Kuti, is the abode of the monks and students who are studying. Sometimes this place is also used for training monks.

In the complex, there are several statues of Buddha temples which adorn every corner of the garden or room. of which there are two statues of Buddha which is very interesting that Parinirwana sculpture and statues of Buddha as the Buddha is achieving its nirvana.

Waterfalls Singsing

Waterfalls Singsing

Enchantment of the tourist spot of course the beautiful natural scenery and shade. And a rushing waterfall thunders bring a romantic ambience, especially while accompanied by the strains of flute or singing with a guitar.

Not always pour water Singsing waterfall pouring down. In the summer, the relative volume of the waterfall decline, but still cast a magic waterfall is incredible.

The road to a little waterfall climbing is a fun route for trekking. It is located not far from Lovina area, making this a tourist attraction becomes a bonus for plancong who came all the way to Lovina beach.

Not far from the waterfall there Singsing Dutch monuments. This monument was built by the Dutch colonial government to commemorate the death of an officer in the war dutch Banjar in 1868. In 1956, this monument had been destroyed because it is considered to respect the invaders, but in 1992 this monument was rebuilt by Indonesia government with historical reasons should not be erased just like that.

The waterfall is located in the Village Singsing Temukus, three kilometers from Lovina. So about 104 km from Kuta.

Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is a tourist attraction in Bali. Here there are two temples are situated over a large rock. One is located above the boulder, and was located above the cliffs similar to Uluwatu temple. Pura Tanah Lot was built by a Brahmin from East Java named Danghyang Niratha who managed to strengthen the belief of the Balinese Hindu teachings century -16. At that time the ruler of land Lot, Bendesa Beraben envied him because of his followers turned to Danghyang Niratha. Bendesa Beraben expel Danghyang Niratha to leave Tanah Lot.

The brahman wise agreed, but before leaving Tanah Lot, with the power yoga boulder he moved to the middle of the beach and build a temple there. He also changed the shawl into a snake temple guards. This snake is still there today and scientifically snakes including sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped yellow and black color are three times more powerful venom of cobra snakes. the end of this story mentions that Bendesa Beraben became followers Danghyang Niratha.

Not everyone is allowed to enter the temple. the traveler is only allowed to see from under the temple. Only certain people who want to pray or conduct religious activities are allowed to enter the temple. This temple is located in the village Beraben, about 13 km south seelatan Tabanan, or 43 km from Kuta

Beratan & Bedugul Lake

Beratan Lake is a lake lined with two other lakes are lakes and lake Buyan Tamblingan which is a cluster of twin lakes inside a huge caldera. The best place to enjoy the beauty of this lake is located in Bedugul area Candikuning village, Tabanan regency. This region is the border between the regencies of Tabanan. This region is the border between the regencies of Tabanan regency of Buleleng. 

Bedugul located approximately 50km from Denpasar, being situated not far from the provincial road connecting the city with the city of Denpasar, Singaraja, making it very easy to reach by any vehicle. From Kuta you take about two hours to get to the tourist area which has a temperature of 18-22 degrees Celsius in the daytime, and 10-16 degrees Celsius at night. 

From Bedugul, Lake Beratan scenery looks so beautiful. Expanse of the lake is to create an eye become cool and comfortable. On the west side, a little bay there center of lake graceful towering temple. His name Ulun Danu, built around XVI century. This temple is a place of worship or the goddess Sri Dewi Danu as a goddess of prosperity. Bali is one of the icons besides pretending Bekasih, land Lot, Barong, Legong and Kecak. Millions of photos have been scattered in the pages of newspapers, magazines, books and postcards. 

Along the road to the temple, you get menus with beautiful scenery from a stretch of beautiful garden with various flowers. Then after passing through the path, you will arrive at the front gate of the temple Ulun Danu. before entering, look to the left, you will encounter a unique temple.That's the Buddhist temple which is still used as a means of worship by his people. 

After enjoying the beauty of Ulun Danu temple, you can enjoy the lake more intense again. The trick with the circumference of the lake with rowing boats, can also by boat motors. With the rental rate by $ 5 / canoe or motorboat premises at the rate of $ 2.5 / 20 minute., You can enjoy nature on the banks of lake Beratan Bali. But the beauty landscape, you can not enjoy if you come during the rainy season, especially when newly arrived in this lake at 4pm, at the time it usually mist descend menyeimuti lake. if you like fishing, you can enter the area of fishing with only paying $ 0.5 full. 

In that area there is also the face or self-portrait painter who could paint your face with just 15 minutes. the fare is only $ 1 / painting. Try it, and be prepared your face be more cool than the original. 

Batur Lake

Batur Lake is located at the foot of Mount Batur and is believed to be an ancient caldera.Caldera, or giant crater caused by the eruption of Mount Batur devastating thousands of years ago. Caldera is now in the Flood water from the water source of great friends one farm in Bali. lakes water was flowing almost the entire large river in Bali such as Unda river at south of Bali, Sunnis river in the West Bali , and Bayu Mala River in North Bali. From the river's water lake Batur and then divided up with special codes, called "Subak".

On the edge of this lake Batur temple stands as a place of worship of Goddess Danu, the manifestation of god in its function as a goddess of agricultural protection.

Lake Batur is certainly beautiful tourist at the beautiful scenery, and if you wanted to enjoy the beautiful scenery, is the best place in the area Panelokan - Kintamani. from the sidewalk at the edge of the highway Bangli - Singaraja, you can see the expanse of blue water lake with a gentle chime in with a figure of towering mountain sturdy shelf, and Abang the beautiful hills and lush.

Sukawati Market

Sukawati market is the most popular market in Bali. His name is well known to the world. This market is known as a place to buy craft items at low prices.

Sukawati Market is about 30km east of Denpasar, about 40 minutes by car from Kuta. It lies on the edge of the road which is the main route Stanger from Denpasar toward Gianjar. Very easy to find. If you from the direction of Denpasar, the market is left of the road and a traditional market on the right path. At Sukawati art market have gathered hundreds of merchants hawking art handicraft items, ranging from wood sculpture, paintings, t-shirts, shorts, bags, sandals and more. Bali is unique and peculiar motive.

Prices of goods are relatively cheap here. but still, you have to bargain, because usually the dealers here always gives a high price for any merchandise. If interested please do not hesitate to ask for half the price bid. They will not be angry., But you should not cancel bids that have been approved, they will be angry.

Shopping in Stanger should pay attention to quality of goods. Look carefully the circumstances, do not let its size does not fit, or quality of the stitching is bad. Because the market is always crowded and jammed Stanger, then built another art market art market ie Guwang. Stanger also lies still around. exactly 2km south of the old Sukawati market.