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Gianyar |
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Direct Enquiries -108 |
| Gianyar Tourist Office |
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Jl. Ngurah Rai 21, Gianyar Tlp: 93401 |
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History |
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Gianyar Town - District capital of Gianyar Regency - Located
in the south eastern part of the regency, Gianyar is well
known for it's roasted babi guling (suckling pig). It is a
large town that holds little of interest for the tourist. The
temple of Pura Dalem just north of the town has fine examples
of stone carvings and you may wish to visit some of the small
weaving industries.
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Batubulan |
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Stone carvings line the road, many are made on the premises
however a few are also carved elsewhere. Many types of
Balinese dances including trance dances are performed here for
tourists.
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Blahbatuh |
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Gaduh Temple houses the ancient, folkloric, stone head of Kebo
Iwa, a Balinese hero of the Majapahit era.
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Bedulu |
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This village houses the Museum of Archaeology, which exhibits
pre-Hindu artifacts, stone carvings and old Chinese porcelain
and the Samuan Tiga Temple, which stages an eleven day
ceremony during the 10th full moon according to the Balinese
Calendar.
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Bona |
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A village dedicated to producing bamboo products. Said to be
where the Kecak dance originated.
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Celuk |
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This village specializes in gold and silver works, producing
all kinds of jewellery and ornaments.
Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) - An 11th century Buddhist
meditations cave with a statue of Ganesh in the interior and
other elaborate carvings.
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Gunung Kawi |
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A candi complex dating from the 11th century, in which the
candis have been carved directly out of the rock. The
surrounding area is very picturesque. Not as dramatic as the
other nearby candis and caves are Garba Cave and Candi
Krobokan, two 12th century monuments, worth visiting if just
to get off the beaten track.
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Mas |
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A village renowned for producing Bali's sacred
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Pejeng |
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Home to the temple of Penataran Sasih or Temple of the Moon.
It contains the famous bronze Moon Drum, said to be over 2000
years old. It is the largest, single cast, bronze drum in the
world. Good examples of 13th and 14th century stone carvings
can be found at the nearby Pusering Jagat and Kebo Edan
temples.
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Sukawati |
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A market town selling all of Bali's souvenirs in one location.
It is also a market for the local Balinese looking to buy
ceremonial articles.
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Tegallalang |
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Shops abound on either side of the road.
Slightly north rice terraces abound and, at nearby Petulu, see
white Herons return to nest as the sun goes down. |
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Tirta Empul |
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Since the 10th century Tirta Empul has been one of Bali's
holiest places. Balinese come to bathe in the ancient pools as
the waters are said to have curative powers.
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Ubud |
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Now the cultural and artistic centre of Bali and a blossoming
tourist destination. Bali's four art museums namely, ARMA,
Neka, Puri Lukisan and Rudana are all located here. The
surrounding hamlets are all worth visiting. Ubud has many
traditional dance and music performances and a number of
workshops and courses are available. Accommodation ranging
from five star luxury boutique hotels right through to
guesthouses abound.
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Yeh Pulu |
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Close to the Elephant Cave are some 14th century bathing pools
with interesting carvings.
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Gianyar Regency