Geographically, the province of Bali is located on 8°3'40" - 8°50'48" south latitude and 114°25'53" - 115°42'40" east longitude with the following boundary limit :
• North : Bali Sea
• East : Lombok Strait ( the province of West Nusa Tenggara)
• South : Indonesian ocean
• West : Bali Straits (the province of East Java)
Bali provincial administration is divided into eight districts (Jembrana, Tabanan, Badung, Gianyar, Karangasem, Klungkung, Bangli, Buleleng) and one city (Denpasar) which is also the provincial capital.
Panorama Bali will always attract visitors who enjoy a holiday there. This is not surprising because there’s various interesting tourist attraction there, as cultural tourism (traditional customs) and nature tourism (water, flora and fauna attractions). The views along the road to the tourist attractions such as the green expanse of rice fields and the fresh water was great and amazing. Moreover, the hospitality of local citizens make the visitors feel comfort.
1. Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot or often called Bali Temple on the rock, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan district. The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The atmosphere of the beach and the views was beautifull and charming. Tanah lot also famous for it’s sunset.
2. Bedugul
Beratan Lake was one of fascinating tourist attractions at Bedugul. Beratan Lake located on Bedugul area, Candikuning village, Baturiti subdistrict, Tabanan district, Bali. The cool weather during the day make the visitors feel comfort to enjoy the view around the lake. The visitors also can enjoy the view arrond the lake by rent a boat and canoe.
In the middle of the lake there is a temple namely Pura Ulun Danu as a place to worship Sang Hyang Dewi Danu for prosperity.
The beautiful of Beratan Lake with Pura Ulun Danu in the middle, also used as image in the Indonesia country's currency worth fifty thousand rupiah.
3. Nusa Dua Beach
The clean and bluish water of this Nusa Dua beach make this beach very interesting. Therefore, it’s not surprising in this area there’s all things that required for tourist attractions, such as water sports equipment, restaurant with a complete and varied menu and do not miss the comfortable and luxurious hotels.
Most of the luxurious hotels at Nusa Dua have a private beach, usually located at the back of the hotels. The visitor also can found an Elite mall there that sell souvenir products and beach sport equipment. All of that combined and arranged well in Bali Tourism Development Center or BTDC areal.
4. Kuta Beach
Kuta beach is the most famous beach at Bali. There’s a coconut tree along the edge of the sand beach. Views of the sunset at Kuta beach is also great. There’s also a variety of accommodation, restaurant and entertainment options.
5. Monument Ground Zero Legian
This monument was built in the area of the Ground Zero as Bali bombing memorial on Saturday night 12 October 2002 at Legian street, Kuta. These incident cause 202 victims die who come from 22 countries and 324 victims seriously injured.
The most unique part of this monument is “Kayonan” with a big white wooden leaf as a symbol of whole world. At the bottom of kayonan, there’s an inscription that reads a list of all die victims and his/her nationality.
Then the monument is often visited by tourists. Many tourists taking pictures in front of the monument.
6. Desa Pekraman Penglipuran (Pekraman Penglipuran traditional village)
Penglipuran traditional village located on Kubu village, Bangli distric. This village still preserve Bali traditions in all aspects of community life. Front gate and each house are arranged uniform and neatly. It’s give an unique nuance and beautify the village.
Residential areas and main road of the Penglipuran traditional village is a vehicle-free areas. It make the visitors fell comfort enjoying the beauty of the village.
7. Pura Luhur Uluwatu (The Uluwatu Temple)
The Uluwatu Temple, one of the most famous tourist attraction at Bali, located on Pecatu village, Kuta subdistrict, Badung district, Bali. The temple was built on a steep and high rocks about 70 meters which protrudes into the sea (Indonesian ocean).
Here, the visitors can see kecak dance performance with a beautiful sunset as a background. Kecak dance performed by male dancers group about fifty people.
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