~ About Bali ~

Nicknamed as “The Island of the Gods” Bali offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, year-round sunny weather and inexhaustible supply of the Balinese spirit through its lush history, culture and spiritual believes.

Peppering the Balinese countryside is a fantastic wealth of gently terraced rice paddies, lush emerald rainforests, soaring volcanoes and sacred temples, make the island become even more attractive and interesting inland.

Synonymous with paradise, if not a blissful exile, Bali attracts visitors with its relative remoteness and unique culture. Thus, to discover the island’s true splendor, one must escapes the confines of its tourist playgrounds, venture beyond its sandy shores, and experiences the absolute paradise that is Bali.

Bali's Regencies :

	Denpasar		Jembrana
	Badung		Karangasem
	Bangli		Klungkung
	Buleleng		Tabanan
	Gianyar

Denpasar: Bali's capital.
Sites and places of interest in Denpasar:
	Museum of Bali
	Puputan Sq. Denpasar's only museum was built in 1932. This ethnographical museum (ethnography being the study of a particular society and culture) contains many prehistoric and historic instruments and textiles.
	Pura Jagatnatha
	One of Bali's most visited temples, located next to the museum, Puputan Sq. and near the Four faced Statue in central Denpasar. This temple is especially worth visiting for the Saraswati, Galungan and Kuningan ceremonies.
	Art Centre Werdhi Budaya
	Puputan Sq, Bali's centre for dance and art. This art complex has a large amphitheatre that stages many of Bali's traditional dances. It is the centre of activity throughout the Bali Art's Festival held every year, mid June - mid July. Indonesia Art Institute - Bali's dance, music and art institute. The STSI amphitheatre stages monthly full moon dance performances.
	Badung/Kumbasari Market
	Recently renovated market that provides for al the locals needs. Beautifully arranged fruit, flowers for offerings, herbs, spices and all kinds of local handicrafts stretch out into two main buildings over the Denpasar River. Jl. Sulawesi is the neighboring street that provides a myriad of fabrics and textiles.
	Kreneng Market
	The second largest traditional market in Denpasar. It is renowned for its night stalls selling many varieties of Balinese food and drink.
	Bird Market
	Located on Jl. Veteran, this market sells an assortment of beautiful birds and other animals including the unique Kintamani dog. Please remember it is illegal to keep certain birds and animals in captivity!
	Puputan Badung Square
	The city's central park. A statue commemorates a heroic moment in the battle of 1906. It is the location for many of Bali's pageants and processions. Nyepi and the opening ceremony of The Bali Arts Festival is held around this square. One of Bali's oldest temples Puri Jaganatha and the Museum of Bali are on one side of this square.
	Catur Muka Statue (Four faced statue)
	Standing in the centre of Denpasar, to one side of the Puputan Square, is a large granite, statue depicting Brahma as the almighty Creator of the world, nature and all it's inhabitants.
	Puri Satria, Pemecutan Jero Kuta & Puri Kesiman
	These palaces have seen better days but all are a good example of traditional Balinese architecture.