Ubud Tourist Village, Bali

The city of Ubud, located in the central part of the island of Bali, Indonesia, is known as a center for traditional dance and crafts. Rain forest and rice terraces surrounding the Ubud area, plus temples and shrines, are one of Bali’s most famous places. 

The 12 Best things in Ubud is : 

1. Tegalalang Rice Paddies 

   When visiting Ubud, make time to visit Tegallalang Village. The village, which offers beautiful views of rice fields, has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ubud for photographers. Rice fields in Tegallalang village are a favorite tourist attraction of international tourists. Different from other rice fields, rice fields in this village green terraced rice fields. To enjoy the green terraced rice fields, you only need to stop at one of the stalls or restaurants there.

2. Ayung Rafting

   Ayung River is a tourist spot in Ubud which is famous as a rafting location in Bali besides Telaga Waja River. Because the Ayung River is included in the class II and III river categories, the Ayung River rafting in Bali is perfect for beginner or those who want to go rafting calmly without danger while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

   When rafting on the Ayung River, you will be treated to views of shady green trees, paddy fields, and beautiful hills to the eye. In the middle of the journey later, you will have the opportunity to see masterpieces of Balinese artists in the form of Ramayana relief carvings on a rock cliff.

3. Campuhan Ridge Walk

   Campuhan Ridge Walk is a trip in the wild that is popular as one of the tourist attractions in Ubud, Bali.
   
   Campuhan Ridge walk offers a trip away from the hustle and bustle of tourists so it is suitable for those who want to travel relaxed and calm.  Through this trip, you can see the purer interior of Bali, contemporary boutiques, and also the typical guesthouse of Balinese residents. The total length of this trip is about 9 km through the valley of the River and green rice fields, with a view of Mount Agung.

4. Monkey Forest
   
   Ubud Monkey Forest is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ubud. Monkey Forest Ubud is a protected forest area where in this protected forest there is a temple which is very sacred to Balinese Hindus.
   
   The location of Ubud Monkey Forest is in Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud. Visiting here, you will be treated to cool air that is free of pollution, complete with tall green trees. 14.00 o’clock is the best time to visit here, because the monkeys here are already full enough so that they are not too aggressive when they see the food you are holding.
   
   

5. Nyuh Kuning Village

   This village was built using the concept of Tri Hita Karana, maintaining harmony and harmony between humans and nature, humans and humans and humans with God, so that everything is organized according to the concept of Balinese culture, presenting the harmonization of nature and culture.

   Nyuh Kuning Tourism Village Ubud is built far from the concept of modern tourism development and is more likely to adopt local culture naturally and without a touch of modernization. So that you can feel the nature and culture of the countryside.

   Fun activities in Nyuh Kuning Village are walking or cycling around the village. The natural beauty of the green and the cool air is certainly a ‘medicine’ for those of you who are bored with daily activities.
   
   

6. Taro Village Ubud

   This village is so unique, in addition to the natural beauty of the countryside that is still beautiful, natural, and clean of air, there are also Oxen animals that in the belief of the surrounding population are so sacred. Ox is also an animal that is used as a complement in every religious ceremony performance in Bali.

   As a supplementary animal that has a quite urgent role in every sacred religious event, the white ox is usually taken to the ceremony. Furthermore, the organizer will be guided around the ceremonial area / field starting from east to south and so on until finally around three times.

   In addition, in the village of Taro there are also new tourist attractions that are quite unique and interesting for tourists who comeWhere visitors are given the opportunity to ride an elephant, an animal that has a super large body, to surround the forest. Besides that, you can direct the Elephant to swim in the pool without you coming down from it.

7. Tirta Empul Temple

   Tirta Empul is the name of a temple located in Tampak Siring district. Tirta Empul Temple is visited by many tourists, both foreign and domestic tourists. Tirta Empul tourism object is one of the must-visit tourist spots in Bali. In Tirta Empul temple, there is a spring and is also used by Hindus, for bathing and invoking holy tirta.

   The name Tampak Siring is derived from the word Tampak which means palm and Siring means italics. Usana Bali is one of the papyrus that tells about the history of Tampak Siring Bali. The palm which is in the name of this tourist spot, is told as the palm of a king named Mayadenawa.

8. Gunung Kawi Temple

   The origin of the name of the temple of Gunung Kawi is a mountain which means mountain and kawi which means sculpture. This name is indeed in accordance with the state of the temple made of stone cliffs in the mountains by carving. The discovery of the Gunung Kawi Temple site was first discovered by researchers from the Netherlands in 1920. Since then, research has been conducted on the ancient site of Gunung Kawi Temple. According to research, it is known that this temple was made during the reign of King Udayana to the reign of his son named Anak Wungsu, precisely in the 11th century.

   Raja Udayana was one of the kings who was quite famous in his time. Raja Udayana came from the Marwadewa Dynasty and later married a daughter from Java named Gunapriya Dharma Patni. From his marriage, Raja Udayana obtained two children, named Erlangga and Anak Wungsu. One source that shows the Gunung Kawi Temple built during the days of King Udayana is the inscription carved on the door. From this paper, researchers can conclude and interpret the existence of temples.
   
   

9. Trekking Authentic Ubud

   The attraction of this tour is certainly a good and appropriate tool for lovers of adventure or adventure activities.This Authentic Bali Trekking provides 8 different trekking routes, with different levels of difficulty.

   But in general, this authentic Balinese trekking track if measured by driving like a car, takes about 30 minutes to drive.The route or trekking through it is like passing through the rice fields and forests, crossing irrigation areas and residents’ villages.

   By joining this Authentic Trekking activity, we can witness closely how the exotic atmosphere and culture of the Balinese people.

10. Goa Gajah Temple

    The origin of the name Goa is given the name Goa Gajah, supposedly taken from the word “Lwa Gajah”, in the notes Lontas Negarakertagama (MPU Prapanca).

    The history of Goa Gajah records that this artificial cave was once used as a place of worship for Buddhists and Hindus.This cave was built by carving hard rock, with a height of 6.75 meters and width of 8.6 meters.

    In the area of ​​Goa Gajah there is a bathing pool with 6 female statues which according to myth, can provide a aura of sanctification for visitors.

11. Ubud Seni Market

    The main attraction of shopping at Ubud Seni Market is that it is a unique and unique traditional art market in Bali.

    Therefore, there are a lot of tourists, both domestic and foreign, who, if on holiday to Bali, will surely visit this Ubud Art Market.Even the uniqueness and uniqueness of the Ubud Art Market has inspired film director Eat Pray Love, starring Julia Robert to film here.

    The types of items sold at the Ubud Bali Art Market include, Starting from T-shirts printed with Balinese barong masks, beach cloths, silver rings and necklaces of Balinese designs, paintings and sculptures to Balinese snacks. Price of Goods – Goods sold at the Bali Art Market as above are also very affordable, so do not be surprised if this market is always crowded with tourists.
    
    

12. Tegenungan Waterfall

    The unique thing and main tourist attraction of this Tegenungan waterfall is its natural beauty which is very beautiful, still beautiful, cool air etc.

    One of the charms of the tours offered by this waterfall tour is the height of the waterfall which reaches 16 meters.Besides that the current of the waterfall is very large and quite heavy, so that the water fall creates a rumbling sound.