Badung Best Place for Tourism

Gatotkaca Statue This statue was built in 1993, located at the center of road intersection at the northeast of Bali International airport. In Mahabratha story Gatotkaca is depicted as a very brave and powerful knight, the son of Bima one the five Pandawa brothers. He is identified as lying knight who is responsible for air defense and security protection for the Pandawa Kingdom. The erection of the statue apart from as an effort to beautify the landscape around the airport, it is also believed could contribute spiritual protection and safety for all incoming and outgoing flight. This statue enable to present a very striking view and excellent for taking picture when you arrive in or leave Bali. Kuta Beach Once a lonely village on the road from Denpasar toward the Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now a thriving tourist resort, popular mainly among the young. It is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. Coast guards, however, are on constant duty during the day. Kuta faces toward the west offering beautiful sunsets. Accommodation ranges from international hotels to home stays. The village abounds with restaurants, shops, discotheques and other tourist facilities. It is easier to find regular performances of Balinese music and dance in Kuta, staged specially for tourists, than anywhere else in Bali. Some performances are staged nightly. The village is ideal for meeting and mixing with other people, locals as well as visitors from abroad. Kuta Art Market has a multitude of shops selling a wide variety of goods including, sarongs, handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, furniture and leather goods. You can find some good pieces if you look carefully and smart bargain. Legian/Seminyak/Canggu Beach These beautiful beach are several kilometers north of Kuta. Like its neighboring beaches, these area offers a refuge for surfers. There are also many facilities for tourist as the result of the Kuta north expansion. Sadha Kapal Temple This temple with decorative carving is famous for its intricacy and ingenuity. Dating from the Majapahit period, this originally was as old dynasty sanctuary (prasada) of Mengwi Royalty. The split gate and a 16-meter high tower inside the temple are constructed much like "Candi" in lava. The 64 stone seats, similar to megalithic ancestral shrines, commemorate warriors who died in battle. Taman Ayun Temple "Taman Ayun", means beautiful garden, located in the village of Mengwi, 18 km west of Denpasar, is indeed one of Balis most picturesque temples. The King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom, built its stately propositioned courtyards and large surrounding moat in the year 1634. Containing both the Royal family ancestral shrines and storied MERU Shrines to the major deities. Taman Ayun became the main temple for the ancient kingdom of Mengwi. Indonesia Jaya Reptile Park Located in Mengwi, the park covers more than 2 hectare of land which host many endangered species such as the komodo Dragon, many kinds of crocodiles, cobra snakes and pythons, and various lizards. Apart from reptiles, this park also present ?Debus? trance dances and the amazing crocodile tamer versus the crocodile fighting demonstrations. Traditional Village of Baha The population here is dominated by workers and the traditional farming community, who own wide rice fields, and by the "Subak" organization that mainly functions to regulate water distribution for irrigation. The uniformity of the typical entrance gates of the family compounds combines with the traditional housing structure present a charming appearance for the village. Monkey Forest Sangeh is the village whose northern part covers about 14 hectares of a holy homogen forest of "Pala" trees with hundred of monkey inhabitants. The trees cannot be found on any other part of Bali and their existence in this village remains a mystery. Look for a lovely mossy temple, which is hidden amongst the tall and gracious Pala trees. Ayung River The river Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali, and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience rafting on the river Ayung's west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of this beautiful, intact nature area is highlighted by the appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkeys, magpies and more. Tanah Wuuk Is the beautiful river valley of Tukad Penet, just 2 kilometers north of the Sangeh holy monkey forest. Its location is off the main road, hidden behind rice field, and is a very quiet and private place to enjoy the pristine nature. Petang/Pelaga Village Located 800 meters above sea level, about 45 kilometers north of Denpasar at the northern most point of Badung Regency. Both villages present interesting agro tourism areas due to their intact ecology. Their vast horticulture of vegetable, coffee vanilla, corn and more add to the beauty of the sights and their charming atmosphere. Nungnung Waterfall A small village about 40 kilometers north of Denpasar at about 900 meters above sea level. At this village, a 50 meter high waterfall can be found as well as expansive rive terraces just around the road intersection to the waterfall and should walk about 2 kilometers off the beaten track and pass through lush green trees and plantations. <<<---Back