If we talk about vacationing on the island of the gods, Bali, it’s incomplete if you haven’t visited a village with a thick culture. Moreover, a natural atmosphere can bewitch tourists to feel at home spending time there—namely, in the town of Ubud Bali.
The village, which is 40 minutes from the city of Denpasar, has several tourist attractions that you must visit, such as Monkey Forest, Campuhan hill, Antonio Blanco Museum, etc. In addition, there are many things that you can do in Ubud Bali, which are as follows.
10 Things to Do in Ubud Bali
1. Watch the Epic Ngaben Procession (Ubud Bali)
The picture below is as thousands of residents and tourists watch the Ngaben ceremony of the body of Tjokorda Istri Sri Tjandrawati, the family of the king of Puri Saren Ubud, in Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. The large-scale cremation ritual of the corpse also paid its last respects.
2. Diramal Ketut Layer
In the film ‘Eat, Pray, Love, Julia Roberts travels to Bali, Indonesia. On the Island of the Gods, the Hollywood actress pedaled her bike to meet Ketut Liyer, a toothless shaman. When you arrive in Ubud, you can do the same.
3. Finding Serenity in Yoga (Ubud Bali)
Unlike the rest of Bali, which is very lively, Ubud offers you the shade you can enjoy in a rural setting, complete with a Yoga session you will never forget.
4. Play in Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest is a tourist spot where thousands of monkeys roam the outdoors. Starting from the infants to the old ones. This place is very popular with tourists because they can interact with the monkeys, feed them, and take pictures.
Because of the funny behavior of the monkeys, sometimes some like to be nosy by picking up tourist items and taking them to the top of the tree. So, you have to take good care of your luggage, yes! The forest has a beautiful view, and the air is fantastic because there are many shady trees.
5. Watching the Kokokan Birds Fly to the Battle Every Afternoon
Before dusk, these birds, also called white herons, will fly across the village sky, through rice fields, and perch on the tallest trees. Legend has it that these birds are the spirits of the victims of the events of 1965.
6. Shop for Souvenirs at Ubud Art Market (Ubud Bali)
Want to shop for souvenirs that are not marketable? Just shop at Ubud Art Market. Various Balinese handicrafts, such as woven sculptures, beach fabrics, knick-knacks, skamul, and other handicrafts, are sold there. The price is also not high and is still negotiable. So, you have to be smart about bidding.
The location of the Art Market is very strategic. It is in the city’s center and right in front of the Great Castle. In the morning, this market is a public (traditional) market. If during the day, it turns into a shopping location for trinkets and Balinese art products. Very suitable to be used as a place to hunt for Balinese souvenirs. During the day, visitors from various walks of life come and make this market never quiet.
7. Rafting on the Ayung River
You can try white water rafting on the Ayung River if you like water sports. Even though you are still a beginner in rafting, you don’t need to worry because two categories of rivers are available. In addition, the rafting activities are also safe because instructors accompany them with decades of experience. Therefore, BaliVentur provides Bali tour packages if you want to add to your trip to visit several tours.
The Ayung River is unique because the trees are shady, and there are many expanses of rice fields and beautiful hills. On the way, you will see Balinese artists’ works in the form of Ramayana relief carvings on riverside rock cliffs. It proves that the people of Ubud pay great attention to art.
8. Cycling
Playing bicycles on the edge of the rice fields is also an exciting activity when traveling in Ubud. A guide usually accompanies this activity. The focus will take you around the rice fields and enter the local community village so you can interact with them. It’s delicious and healthy to get a new experience too.
9. Ubud is a Paradise for the Best Art Flavors (Ubud Bali)
In Ubud, you can also visit many galleries/museums, take painting classes, learn Balinese gamelan, and so on.
10. Stay in Viceroy, Bali
Viceroy Bali is an Ubud resort owned and managed by a family. The resort consists of 25 luxurious villas with private pools, standing gracefully above the “Valley of the Kings” of Bali, a designation given by the locals to generations of Balinese kingdoms living nearby villages.
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