8 best & top things to do in Ubud, Bali

Lie amongst successive mountains, the village Ubud in Bali, Indonesia holds its own peaceful beauty, cool climate and kind hospitality. Now, let’s explore 8 best and top things to do in Ubud, Bali.

Wander The Terraced Fields in Tegallalang

Terraced field is a method of farming developed in various places in Bali, however, the terraced fields in village Tegallalang, in the northern of Bali, have the most distinctive features. This place attracts tourists with the color green of boundless rice paddles and the nice fragrant from many plants such as clove tree and cinnamon.

Visit The Goa Gajah Temple

Goa Gajah temple was located in Pedulu village-a collection of ancient architectural structures, built besides a steep hill near Petanu river and is also known with the name “Elephant Cave”. Right at the Goa Gajah entrance, tourists will be impressed with the image: a big mouth of a mythical god with many fine carvings scattering on green moss-covered rocks. People here believe that the violent expression of the god at the entrance will ward off the evils and protect the believers.

• Opening time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Address: Bedulu village, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Blahbatuh, Gianyar

Walk And Explore Ubud Monkey Forest

Being a sacred sanctuary located in the village Padangtegal, Ubud Monkey Forest is home to more than 340 Baliness long-tailed monkeys and is regarded as a sacrosanct place of monkey. Coming here, in addition to watching the activites of the monkeys, you can also walk on the trails in the forest, discover some trees and other diverse plant species.

• Opening time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Addess: Padangtegal, Ubud

Visit Puri Saren Loyal Palace

Of many remaining architectural palace structures in Bali, Puri Saren palace built in the 18th century and is considered the most complete structure and typical for architecture of Bali. Especially, the palace is aldo a familiar place to people who love to watch traditional dances, performances in the evenings.

• Address: Ubud village center

Visit Agung Rai Museum Of Art

Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) was built to focus on the preservation of Bali’s art and culture with a strong connection to local communities. Here, visitors have an opportunity to admire many works of art in Kamasan style – a tracitional painting style of Bali. Admiring the paintings and sculptures made before World War II by Balinese and European artists who had lived in Bali. Further more, visitors can also take part in a Balinese cooking class or learn traditional basket weaving techniques.

• Opening time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Address: Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud

Playing at Balinese Bird And Reptile Park

The park is 2 ha in area and consists of 2 adjacent zones. The main attraction spot is the bird park with approximately more than 1,000 birds from many places in the Indonesian archipelago and other places. Additionally, the adjacent reptile park with the famous Komodo dragon and other species such as lizard, crocodile, turtle… will become an attractive destination to everybody.

• Opening time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Address: Jalan Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Gianyar

Go to Bali Zoo

Bali Zoo is considered as an attractive and can’t-skip destination, especially when traveling with the whole family and kids. Here, visitors can walk around and visit the habitat of more than 350 rare animals including mammals, birds and reptiles. In particular, the zoo provides a lot of interesting services like riding elephants to explore the rain forest, taking pictures with python and young tiger,…

• Opening time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Address: Jalan Raya Singapadu, Gianyar

Enjoy Local Cuisine

Not only fascinating people with stunning scenery, Bali also makes anyone coming here remember the unique flavors forever. The renowned specialties of Bali are famous with herbal fragrance and local spices. Therefore, visitors coming to Bali will easily enjoy many traditional dishes served all over the island from street vendors to luxury restaurants. Some dishes you can try are: Babi Guiling, Lawar, Nasi Goreng, Sate Lilit,…

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