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The Famous Iconic Gate Of North Bali

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Bali Handara Gate      Bali Handara Gate is one of the most Instagram able spot on the island. It's become a must visit place among tourists and photography lover. Bali Handara Gate is actually the entrance to a golf resort. The traditional Hindu gate symbolizes the entrance from the outer world to the temple, or in this case, golf course, and plays an important role in Indonesia culture, particularly in Bali. There are many iconic places such as the Bali Gates, all over the region, that have recently become very popular locations for tourists and locals to visit because of their massive exposure on the social media platform Instagram. Bali Handara Gate is surrounded by lush green mountains, crater lakes, and an equatorial rain forest that create dramatic backdrops into the well-maintained creeping bent grass greens.

The meaning of Singa Ambara Raja Statue In Singaraja Town

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Winged Lion Statue Or Singa Ambara Raja      The "Singa Ambara Raja" is the symbol of Buleleng Regency. The statue of Singa Ambara Raja is erected at the middle of the crossroad at the front of the office of the Local Government of Buleleng. The statue is built on a foundation in the shapes of a pentagon symbolizing five principles of Indonesia state philosophy, called "Pancasila". literally in English: Panca means "five" and Sila means "principle", namely : 1. The Principle of Belief the one and only God. 2. The Principle of just and Civilized humanity. 3. The Principle of Unity of Indonesia. 4. The Principle of Sovereignty of the people led by the inner Wisdom of Deliberation amongst Representatives. 5. The Principle of Social justice for the whole of the people of Indonesia.     The Winged Lion has two Wings and each wing consists of 17 long feathers symbolizing the date of 17th, the date of the Independence Proclamation o

A Manuscript Library In Singaraja

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Gedong Kertya Singaraja      Gedong Kertya is located in Veteran street, is a manuscript library being the only one of it's kind in Indonesia. it contains collections and copies of hand written texts dealing with Balinese Literature, Myths, Medicines, Magic formulas, Religious texts and others on specially prepared palm leaf strips.      The Palm leaf strips are first engraved and the rubbed with charcoal to make the engraved and the rubbed with charcoal to make the engraving legible. The Manuscripts numbering the thousands are kept it steel boxes. people come from far and near to consult the texts. these palm leaf books are known as "Lontar". there are futher samples of prasasti", incribed metal plates among the earliest written documents found on the island.      The library was built during the colonial period in 1928 under the initiative of the then Resident of  Bali and Lombok L.J.J.Caron. The library was formarly named after two Dutch experts of Balines

Explore One Of Bali's Most Iconic Water Temple Of Ulun Danu Beratan

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Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bedugul      Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bedugul is a water temple situated in the area of Lake Bratan, Bedugul, Bali, Indonesia. Ulun Danu Temple is located in the village of Candi Kuning, Baturiti Sub-district, Tabanan Regency. The distance traveled from Denpasar city around 56 kilometers to the north along the highway Denpasar to Singaraja. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is one among the best known Balinese Hindu Temples and the most photographed tourist attractions in Bali island. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is typically known as Bali temple by the lake or Bali temple on the water whenever the water level in the Bedugul lake Beratan is rising.       Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is both a famous picturesque landmark and a significant temple complex on the western side of Beratan Lake in Bedugul, the central of Bali. The whole Bedugul area is a popular upland weekend and holiday retreat for locals from the more urban areas in the island's south. Ulun Danu

Goa Gajah Temple Or The Cave Of Elephant In Bali

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Goa Gajah Temple      Goa Gajah Temple or the cave of elephant is located in a small village of Bedulu, North of Denpasar. Goa Gajah was founded some times in the seventh or eighth century by Brahma priest in memory of a monastery built by their Indian teacher Agastya. Therefore, if was called Darma Anta Kunjara Pada. The word Kunjara in Sanskrit means elephant, which in Balinese is Gajah, and Pada means monastery or dormitory. in the hall of the cave stands a statue of Ganesha, the God of knowledge and a beautiful " Lingga ". The unique and beautiful relief decorating the cave immediately make us appreciate and admire the outstanding master piece created by ancient Balinese artist. Hindu Balinese consider the cave as a sacred place. In front of it there is an ancient bathroom with six waterspouts.       The History of Goa Gajah is where, The discovery of Goa Gajah began with reports from officials of the Dutch East Indies, LC. Heyting in 1923 found the statue of Ga

The One Of The Most Beautiful hidden Beaches Of South Bali

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Balangan Beach      Balangan Beach Locally referred to as Pantai Balangan. This is one of Bali's most popular and most scenic, featuring a gorgeous half - kilometers stretch of golden sand bordered between vegetated limestone cliffs and a reef with one of the longest left - harder breaks on the island. This surfing paradise attracts wave riders from around the world, who enjoy most of the South - Western Bukit coastline together with Balangan's sister breaks of Dreamland, Impossibles, Padang- Padang , Suluban, and Uluwatu further south. Balangan Beach shares the same vicinity as Dreamland, set only a kilometer apart and separated by a small headland that serves as the famous signature hole 15 of the new Kuta golf course, from where players get the best bird's eye view over both beaches and the ocean horizon. The coastline is accessible down the namesake Jalan Pantai Balangan, an approximate seven kilometers or ( 4,3-miles ) Ride west from the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultur

Famous Beach In Bali, Kuta Beach

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Sunset At Kuta Beach           Kuta beach is a beach that is very beautiful and well known both in Indonesia and internationally. In Kuta beach, there are various facilities including varied accommodations, restaurants, bars, and surfing spots that are very famous in the world. In Kuta beach, you will see many tourists with various activities they live in. The tourists used to sunbathe, play kites, play volleyball, have a walk, and play soccer on the beach. This beach is very crowded every day. Activities on Kuta beach do not only take place during the day but also at night. Various types of pubs and restaurants provide a curfew for visitors so they can enjoy meals and entertainment throughout the night. The night activities at Kuta beach begin at 23:00. Around Kuta beach, there are various types of hotels and resorts that provide you with lodging facilities with varying budgets ranging from the lowest to the highest. Kuta beach is a beach that is highly recommended for you. Beside

Sanur Beach

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Beautiful Beach In Sanur      Sanur Beach is located about seven kilometers East of Denpasar, The beautiful beach of Sanur has attracted tourists from all parts of the world. The physical as well as mental fatigue accumulating from all the work and study the tourists had in their countries easily disappears in the fresh invigorating air, the sun, and the sea of Sanur. Their restlessness gone with the sea breeze, they come up physically and mentally refreshed, ready to go back home with unforgettable memories of Sanur Beach. Bali Beach hotel is located right on the beach complete with a swimming pool, a dancing hall, and many other facilities A large modern golf course is located nearby. Beside the Bali Beach Hotel, there are many other hotel such as : Bali Hyatt Hotel, Sanur Beach Hotel, Seaside Cottage, and Sindu Beach Hotel.  Sanur Beach is a beach known as Sunrise. Why so? because when in the morning, these eyes are very spooled freely to see the process of awakening the

An Authentic Traditional Balinese Home In The Penglipuran Village Of Bangli

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Penglipuran Village       Penglipuran Village in Bangli is a rural area that has become an icon of a tourist village in Bali, has become a destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Access to the location is quite easy on the main lines of Bangli and Kintamani, about 45km from Denpasar, Exactly, Bangli District. Located north of the city of Bangli. In the village of Penglipuran Bali, the only original Balinese traditional house that can still be found today, is very well organized and maintained. Amid the rapid pace of modernization of science and technology, residents in Penglipuran village in Bangli can still maintain the cultural heritage of their ancestors. Their houses are made exactly the same from one another, the same material, such as walls, or a buffer from the ground and a bamboo roof. Bamboo here thrives and is guarded for the benefit of making houses, and for the death ceremony.      The name is indeed exactly the village 'Penglipuran' meaning entertai

The Jati Luwih Rice Terraces

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The Jati Luwih Rice Terraces      The Jati Luwih Rice Terraces are a culture heritage site in the Tabanan Region of Bali. Most Famous for its dramatic and exotic terraced landscapes. the cool highlands and breathtaking scenery make for the perfect retreat away from the island's crowded south. Once an UNESCO culture heritage site candidate, The Jati Luwih Rice Terraces comprise over 600 hectares of rice fields and are maintained by a traditional water management cooperative known as " Subak ", which dates back to the 9th century. Entrance to the main area requires a fee that goes to the local village cooperative but, is usually covered by tour guides. The view are truly impressive with 180 degrees of gently sloping terraces as far as the eye can see.      The Jati Luwih is derive from the name of " Jati " and " Luwih ". Jati means Really and Luwih means especial, good, and beautiful. so, that is why, it is one of recommended places to visit in

Feel the vibes of beautiful beach view on the famous temple in Bali.

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Tanah Lot Temple In Bali      Tanah Lot Temple is a beautiful tiny island located in Tabanan approximately thirty-one kilometres west of Denpasar. Tanah Lot means " Land in the Sea ", parts of the island are covered with green vegetation and high on the cliff stood a temple built by a Hindu priest who can from java a long time ago. The temple was built in the 16th century, and it has been there up to now, completely surrounded by water at high tide. There are many caves and holes on the walls of the cliff, where a lot of sea snakes live. Balinese believe that they are the guards of the temple and it is forbidden for anybody to harm or kill them. Tanah Lot Temple is the best sunset view in the afternoon and some sellers sell their handmade handicraft along the way. Besides that, you can capture your moment with some big snakes and the snake is tame to you where you can touch them. There is a holy snake inside the cave and from the Hindu's believe that where the snake

The Exotic Gems Of North Bali

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Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall      There are many waterfalls you can visit in the North of Bali. from exploring the Sekumpul Waterfall, Gitgit waterfall, Munduk Waterfall, Tejakula waterfall, to the Banyumala twin waterfall in the north of Bali. seems to be home to the most beautiful waterfalls of them all. But, there is one waterfall that is barely known to the many travelers of north Bali. is The Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall. now, even though the Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall is a stunning waterfall, the best secret lies in the fact that, your entry ticket does not only provide access to one waterfall, but three waterfalls, and should you be visiting in the rain season, it could be as many as four. the area of the Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall is home to four stunning and diverse waterfalls, with all of them deserving a visit.        Bali Waterfalls come in a wonderful variety so, you choose from easy nature treks to hidden cascades that are fit for adventurous travelers, hidden

A Very Exotic Banyumala Twin Waterfall

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                                                   Banyumala Twin Waterfalls are located high in the mountainous region of Bali, Especially north of Lake Buyan in the north-central of Bali. Banyumala Twin waterfall is one of the most beautiful "Lesser knew" sports in the north. to reach this place is very easy either from Lovina only takes about 40 minutes and it is around 2 hours drive from Canggu and 1 hour 30 minutes from Ubud. It is on the crater rim road between Munduk and the main high way from Singaraja to Denpasar. This is not an easy waterfall to find and the waterfall is a water curtain of various trickles of water down a wall of lush rocks. Upon arrival at the parking area, It's roughly for 20 minutes trek down. and along the way, you will pass the parkway from the parking area to the entrance, the entrance and pay point to Banyumala twin waterfall, and the slightly sketchy walk down to the waterfall. and across a bamboo bridge towards the other sid

Sangeh Monkey Forest Ubud

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Sangeh Monkey Forest Ubud      Sangeh is known as a forest of sacred monkeys, It is situated about 21 kilometers North Denpasar. Sangeh is a monkey forest with only kind of trees, nutmeg trees, found nowhere else in Bali. Because of its mysteriousness, Balinese regard it as a sacred. They live a carefree life in about 10 hectares self land and are not afraid of men. there are four temples in the forest. the biggest of which is called Bukit sari. It was built in the 17th century. the forest of nutmeg has big and straight trees, some reaching the height of 50 to 60 meters. and the great number of monkeys living on the trees, make an interesting sight. Monkey forest ubud is one of the forests inhabited by hundreds of monkeys or monkeys and used as a tourist destination other than the beach on the island of Bali. When this place get hits and popular in the Ubud area this location is strategically located close to the center of Ubud. So, the tourists can easy to reach this place. Mon

Besakih Temple In Bali

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Besakih Temple      Besakih Temple is located on the slopes of  Mount Agung. And It takes about 2 hours trip from Denpasar as the capital of Bali Province. Besakih Temple is considered as the oldest and largest and the most sacred of all temples in Bali. It is also known as the mother temple of Bali. Besakih Temple was built in the eleventh century by a certain saint, Empu Markandia and the temples connected with Hindu's Trinity. It means that the southern part is represented in red for Brahma. The central part is represented in white for Siwa, and the Northern part is represented in black for Wisnu.            Besakih Temple is the most important and holiest temple of Hindu's Religion in Bali. Perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of  Mount Agung and 3000 feet. Besakih Temple has owns a beautiful view from the top of the temple area where we can see the wide nature panorama until to the ocean. This temple has been developed over more than a thousand-year into a gr

Sidetapa Village, The Unknown Bali

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Traditional House In Sidetapa Village      Sidetapa Village is located in Banjar district, Buleleng regency and situated in the hilly area. Sidetapa village is an ancient village or local people use the term of " Desa Bali Aga" which mean the original residence in Bali. Sidetapa village was predictably built-in 785 AC, with the comers from Batur area, Dauh Tono Ireng area, and from java, followers of Lord Markandea. However, the people of Sidetapa village is surely from Pasek caste, Patih Batur. At that time, Sidetapa Village consisted of three groups of society. they were: Pasek society who was in Leked area, Patih society who was in Kunyit village area, and Batur society who was in Sekarung area. all of these places now are in Sidetapa village. it is believed that a long time ago, the name of Sidetapa village was Gunung Sari Munggah Tapa Village.     Sidetapa village still preserves the unique Traditional houses which were built hundreds of years ago and still standi

Air Sanih Natural Swimming Pool

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Air Sanih Buleleng, Bali      Air Sanih Natural Swimming Pool is a beautiful landscaped natural cold spring water adjacent to the beach. located 18 kilometres east of Singaraja town, in the Sub-district of Kubutambahan, and Buleleng Regency. The story of Air Sanih Natural Swimming Pool is a long time ago, there was a kingdom of ancient Bali. The name of the king was Sri Kesari Warma Dewa and he was a great king to his people. He called Singamandawa to be placed of Air Sanih Kaje Kangin. Air Sanih Natural Swimming Pool is a water resource which is located next to Penegil Dharma Temple in Kubutambahan Village. When you arrive you can buy a ticket to swim and the price of the ticket is not expensive. It is a good place for you to relax and recharge your body and mind with natural cold water and the background view of the ocean beach.      In Air Sanih Natural Swimming Pool there are their pools. The main pool is the largest pool with water from Batur lake. There is a big tre

Fascinating Natural Waterfall Of Sekumpul

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Sekumpul Waterfall      Sekumpul Waterfall is one of Bali's most scenic natural attractions. located in Sekumpul village, in the Sub-district of Sawan, and in the south east of  Buleleng Regency. Sekumpul waterfall is about 20 kilometers from Singaraja city and it takes about 40 minutes by public transportation. this waterfall supported by coffee plantations environment, and densely cloves trees. all of these enriches the beauty of the tourist resort Sekumpul waterfall. the waterfall is actually a cluster of six to seven narrow cascades that form the centerpiece of a lush green bamboo forested valley.            Sekumpul Waterfall has about 80 meters of height and to reach this place, the first one the local tour guide will lead you to the parking area and then, they will offer you a guiding service to the site and you will be charged personally for each person. if the visitor want to do individual exploration, it's not necessary for us to use the local tour guide s

Banjar Holy Hot Spring

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Banjar Holy Hot Spring      Banjar holy hot spring is natural hot wellspring from the ground and it is believed can heal disease. Situated in Banjar countryside, Banjar district and Buleleng Regency. Approximately 1 kilometer west of vihara Buddha temple. it is about 1,5 kilometers from Banjar or 24 kilometers from Singaraja town. The access road from the main road has just been paved making it accessible by car or motorcycle. Just ask for the “Air Panas Banjar” ( hot water ) if you need directions. The nearest accommodations like hotel or lodging including restaurant, bar, art shop, money changer are also available in particular at Lovina beach area. Banjar holy hot spring is progressively recognized to be a place of interest in North of Bali in Buleleng Regency.       The history of Banjar holy hot spring where, the resource is predictably built since hundreds years ago and since the Japanese colonize the Indonesia. The Japanese had also developed its military officer

Banjar Buddhist Monastery

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Brahma Vihara Arama       Banjar Buddhist Monastery is situated 7 kilometers south of  the Singaraja - Seririt main road. This is one of tourist destinations in Buleleng which is located in Banjar Tegeha village. to reach this place is not far either from Singaraja, it takes about 40 minutes and 3 hours trip from Denpasar. The monastery situated in the foothills over looking the sea and Brahma Vihara is well known as Buddha Banjar vihara. this vihara is the biggest vihara in Bali. to enter the place is free but, donations are welcome. then, there are some rules that need to be obeyed. one of them is not to wear short pants above the knee. if the tourist is not wearing the proper clothe, the officer of the vihara will provide the visitor clothes that can be borrowed to enter the vihara. Around the vihara you can find groups of people staying in the ashram nearby.      Brahma Vihara Arama Buddha Banjar was built in the late of 20th century Christian exactly in 1960 and after 1970,

Lovina Beach, Bali

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Dolphin Statue as the icon of Lovina Beach      Lovina beach is situated approximately 10 kilometers west of Singaraja. its sandy beaches and calm sea attract the travelers and tourists a like. for travelers it is a relaxing place to take a break before embarking on the next leg of their travels. for tourist Lovina is complete contrast to the major resorts of south Bali. whether you are travelling on a shoestring or in luxury you find Lovina has accommodations and restaurants to suit every budget. during the day you can see the fantastic coral reefs which are superb for snorkeling or diving. an early morning boat ride to sail among dolphins is an experience not to be missed. the sunsets in Lovina are breathtaking. there can be few more enjoyable pleasures than sitting by the beach with a cool drink watching the sun go down.      It is not exactly known how Lovina got its name. it is widely believed that the name of Lovina was introduced by the late Anak Agung Panji Tisna as the