The Magic Of Ubud
In Particular, what is it about Ubud that one should visit this beautiful village? Because Ubud has much to offer; from its stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and the terraces rice filed, its most talented artist, its typical traditional market and myriad of shops that line the road is a heaven for shopping, its undying culture, its serene environs and plentiful of nice small hotels and restaurants and many more.
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In the first place, Ubud has no great beaches to speak of, no mountain lakes, and no grand hotels. Yet in reality it has the richness of soil and it is the center of Balis art and culture. If you dont stay in Ubud, or you dont have much time during your Bali Holiday, a visit is worth because it would offer you a memorable stay in Bali.
Thereupon driving out of bustling Denpasar, the tranquil green of rice paddies contrast sharply with the boisterous sounds of the city. Specifically seeing palm-leaf carvings of Dewi Sri (the Rice Goddess) guards over the crops, and small thatch huts dot the rice fields, giving shade to those who work them. In the same fashion Temples and small shrines can be seen along the way, women lay out offerings of flowers, rice, incense and holy water to placate evils spirits and please the good one. Even with the great influx of tourism, village life basically goes on the same. For this purpose almost every village on the way up to Ubud specializes in some kind of art form. For that reason, you can stop off and see the artisans at work in their studios.
Ubud Day Trips
Certainly there are many places near Ubud make beautiful side trips. Morning walk through the villages lead to out-of-the-way retreats. The route to Tegalalang offer beautiful views of terraces rice field and myriad of art studios, Mas, Penestanan and Peliatan, the centers of wood carving and painting, Sayan offer a stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and still home to spectacular view of gorges and palms and rice fields. Campuhan , the place where three rivers meet a sacred site. There is a very beautiful temple called Pura Gunung Lebah is worth a visit.
North of Ubud
To the north is Petulu village is known for many things but the most spectacular is the kokokan or white herons. Every morning at dawn and the afternoon around three or four o’clock, you can see them circling the trees in droves.
South of Ubud
Lastly, to the south a short walk you will arrive at Monkey Forest. Before visiting one must by a ticket. Eventually you will see hundreds of tame monkeys and a temple stands in the middle of the forest. Following that in the center of town the interesting places to see are the Puri (the court of palace of former kings), here every Sunday morning at 10 oclock dozen of young girls study traditional Balinese dance. Ubud’s main market just opposite the Puri generally offers varieties of merchandises; Produce, dry goods, linens, T-shirts, paintings, wood carvings, even traveling medicine men appear here. While close to market you can visit Puri Lukisan (Museum of Paintings) formerly established in 1954, dedicated to showing the works of local painters. Moreover it is the excellent place to get an overview of the stylistic differences between artists.
Shopping in Ubud
Ubud meanwhile is a picturesque township and visitors have been attracted by its charm and beauty for decades. If shopping is your interest, for that reason Ubud has a myriad of shops which line the road to Monkey Forest and the Museum Puri Lukisan. Especially don’t forget to bargain!!! In addition if art is your interest, in Ubud, Mas and Peliatan, one can study dance, music, painting or a number of other art forms. The best way to meet a teacher is to find a style that appeal to you (by going to galleries and watching performances) and than approach the artist directly about lessons.
While you are in Ubud and need more complete information, you can visit Bina Wisata a local Tourism Bureau. It prepare map of Bali and Ubud. There is a massage board, small book store and a printing press on the premises. Its about 500 m past the market.
Resorts in Ubud
Waka Namya Resort is a nice place to stay. It offers free luxury shuttle service to the center of town and to the Rudana Museum and Arts Gallery; it is one of the best galleries in Ubud. It also offers a free tracking to the rice field. Excellent service and very friendly staffs. I know the manager very well, so I sand many guests to this resort. Waka di Ume, Komaneka, Santi Mandala Resort and Maya Ubud are also very nice place to stay. For more affordable accommodation you can choose Ubud Sari; small, charming and rustic ambience. It has a complete Spa and Beauty Salon service, Yoga, Chiropractic, Healing Week in Bali Program. Raw Health Food Program and Colonic Hydrotherapy.
So Ubud has many attractive objects can be seen for your Bali Vacation. And do not hesitate to choose beautiful Bali for your holiday. Bali is a small, beautiful island in Indonesia, the ultimate tourist destination in Asia.
The quickest and easiest way to find Bali hotels at your destination is to go online and visit a hotel reservation website. Do a search for Bali you are traveling to and you will be presented with a list of available hotels in Bali, Choose your preferred Bali Hotels.
