Explore Bali Indonesia
Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Located east of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second largest, after Makassar, in Eastern Indonesia. Bali is the only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 83.5% of the population adhering to Balinese Hinduism.
Ancient in Bali was inhabited around 2000 BCE by Austronesian people who migrated originally from Southeast Asia and Oceania through Maritime Southeast Asia. Culturally and linguistically, the Balinese are closely related to the people of the Indonesian archipelago, Malaysia, the Philippines and Oceania. Stone tools dating from this time have been found near the village of Cekik in the island’s west.
In ancient Bali, nine Hindu sects existed, namely Pasupata, Bhairawa, Siwa Shidanta, Vaishnava, Bodha, Brahma, Resi, Sora and Ganapatya. Each sect revered a specific deity as its personal Godhead.
Bali is Indonesia’s main tourist destination, which has seen a significant rise in tourists since the 1980s. Tourism-related business makes up 80% of its economy. It is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. In March 2017, TripAdvisor named Bali as the world’s top destination in its Traveller’s Choice award.
Guest Attractions
POPULAR PLACE AND CLOSE TO BLOO BALI
Kuta Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Bali and has a growing reputation as the perfect place for family, surfers and backpackers. It is renowned as one of the greatest places on earth to surf, sunbath and swim. You may also indulge in a traditional massages and hair plaiting along the beach. After sunset, Kuta’s vibrant nightlife kicks in and you can visit wide choices of bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
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Ubud is regarded as the cultural centre of Bali. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages consist of artisan workshops and galleries. People also like to travel here to absorb the green peacefulness and serenity of Ubud as a quiet getaway.
- 2 H
Shopping Center offers you the Bali island lifestyle experience with its unique open concept and award winning architectural design creating a relaxing atmosphere. It is also right next to Kuta Beach!
- 15 Min
Khrisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali is an affordable souvenir shop in Bali. You’ll find all sorts of souvenirs here and in the comfort of an air-conditioned store. It is also much more convenient to shop here than street-side vendors where you have to spend time and effort bargaining, because Krisna’s prices are fixed and usually lower than other touristy markets!
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