50 places to discover
Aling-Aling Waterfall is a 35-meter waterfall located in Sambangan Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency, northern Bali. It is part of a cluster that includes Kroya, Kembar and Pucuk waterfalls. The main fall splits into two streams cascading from a cliff into a natural pool. Surrounded by forested slopes and agricultural land, it is notable for guided adventure activities such as cliff jumping and natural water sliding.
Amed Beach is a coastal area in Amed village, Abang District, Karangasem Regency, eastern Bali, Indonesia. Stretching along the Bali Sea with views of Mount Agung, it is known for its dark volcanic sand and pebbles, traditional outrigger fishing boats, and calm waters. The area is notable as a snorkeling and diving destination with coral reefs and the nearby Japanese shipwreck, and as a traditional fishing and salt-farming community.
Bajra Sandhi Monument is a large historical monument located in the centre of Lapangan Puputan Renon in Denpasar, South Denpasar, Bali. Built to honour the struggles of the Balinese people throughout history, it houses a museum and dioramas depicting Balinese history from prehistory to independence. Designed in the form of a bajra (Hindu priest's bell), the monument is surrounded by a public park and is a prominent landmark and educational attraction in Denpasar.
Balangan Beach is a white-sand beach located in Ungasan village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Set beneath dramatic limestone cliffs on the Bukit Peninsula, it is known for its long stretch of sand, turquoise water, and consistent surf breaks. The beach is popular for surfing, sunbathing, and cliff-top views, with warungs and viewpoints along the access road. It lies about 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Bali Safari and Marine Park is a large wildlife and theme park located in Serongga, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Opened in 2007 as part of Taman Safari Indonesia, it houses over 100 species from Indonesia, India and Africa across recreated habitats. The park combines conservation, education and recreation with a safari journey, animal presentations, water park and cultural performances, making it one of Bali's major family attractions.
Banyumala Waterfall is a twin cascade waterfall located in Wanagiri village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency, northern Bali, Indonesia. Set in a forested valley, it features two main streams flowing side by side into a clear natural pool surrounded by cliffs and tropical vegetation. Known for its relatively secluded setting and scenic twin falls, it is a popular nature attraction in the Bedugul-Wanagiri highlands, accessible via a forest trail and steep steps from the parking area.
Besakih Temple, known as Pura Besakih, is the largest and holiest Hindu temple complex in Bali, located on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung in Besakih Village, Rendang, Karangasem Regency. Comprising at least 86 temples including Pura Penataran Agung, it is regarded as the Mother Temple of Bali. Notable for its tiered shrines, stone gateways and mountain backdrop, it serves as the central place of worship for Balinese Hindus.
Campuhan Ridge Walk is a paved scenic trail along a grassy ridge in Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, between the Wos Barat and Wos Timur river valleys. Located near central Ubud, the free public walk offers open hill views, tropical vegetation and valley panoramas. Notable for its accessible nature escape close to town, it is popular for morning and sunset walks, jogging and photography, with Pura Gunung Lebah temple at its southern entrance.
Canggu Beach is a coastal attraction located in the village of Canggu, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is part of a stretch of dark volcanic sand coastline on Bali's southwest coast. The beach is notable for its consistent surf breaks, expansive shoreline, and sunset views. It has developed from a traditional fishing and farming area into a popular surf and leisure destination while retaining a relaxed coastal character.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a large cultural park in Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Centered around the 121-meter Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue depicting the Hindu god Vishnu riding the mythical bird Garuda, it is one of Indonesia's tallest monumental statues. Developed on a former limestone quarry, the park hosts cultural performances, exhibitions, and viewing plazas with panoramic views over southern Bali.
Gitgit Waterfall is a 35-meter waterfall located in Gitgit Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency in northern Bali, Indonesia. Positioned along the main road between Denpasar and Singaraja, it is one of Bali's most famous and accessible waterfalls. Surrounded by tropical forest and clove plantations, the waterfall features a single cascade that splits into twin flows during the rainy season, attracting visitors for sightseeing, nature walks and photography.
Goa Gajah, also known as Elephant Cave, is an 9th-century archaeological site located in Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali. Centered on a rock-cut cave with an elaborately carved demon-face entrance, the complex includes ancient stone bathing pools, Buddhist and Hindu relics, and jungle valley surroundings. Rediscovered in 1923, it is a significant cultural heritage site near Ubud.
Goa Lawah Temple (Pura Goa Lawah) is a sacred Hindu cave temple in Pesinggahan village, Dawan, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Built around a natural cave inhabited by thousands of nectar bats, it is one of Bali's six most sacred Sad Kahyangan temples and nine directional Kayangan Jagat temples. Founded in the 11th century by Mpu Kuturan, the complex features ornate shrines, meru towers and a bat-filled cave mouth opposite the sea on the main Klungkung-Karangasem road.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are extensive stepped rice fields in Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, Bali, on the southern slopes of Mount Batukaru at about 700 meters elevation. Covering approximately 600 hectares, they form the largest and most intact example of Bali's traditional subak cooperative irrigation system. Inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of Bali Province in 2012, the terraces are noted for their scenic scale, agricultural heritage and ongoing traditional cultivation.
Jimbaran Beach is a long sandy bay located in Jimbaran village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, south of Ngurah Rai International Airport. Originally a traditional fishing village, it is now known for its calm waters, 4 km curved shoreline, and beachfront seafood restaurants. The beach is notable for its sunset views, traditional jukung fishing boats, and resort-lined coast facing Jimbaran Bay.
Kelingking Beach is a scenic coastal attraction on the southwestern coast of Nusa Penida Island in Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Famous for its dramatic limestone cliff resembling a Tyrannosaurus rex headland enclosing a secluded white-sand cove with turquoise water, it is one of Bali's most photographed viewpoints. Access involves a steep stairway from the cliff-top viewpoint down to the beach below.
Kuta Beach is a long sandy beach on the southwest coast of Bali in Kuta District, Badung Regency. Located just north of Ngurah Rai International Airport, it is one of Bali's most famous and developed resort beaches. Known for its wide stretch of light sand, consistent waves for beginner surfing, and sunset views over the Indian Ocean, it has been a central tourism hub since the 1970s.
Lake Batur (Danau Batur) is the largest crater lake in Bali, located within the Batur caldera in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. Situated at about 1,031 meters above sea level at the foot of active Mount Batur and Mount Abang, it occupies a volcanic caldera formed by ancient eruptions. Part of the UNESCO-recognized Batur Global Geopark, the lake is notable for its scenic volcanic landscape, cultural importance, and role in Bali's irrigation system.
Lovina Beach is a coastal stretch on the north coast of Bali in Buleleng Regency, about 9 km west of Singaraja. It is known for its dark volcanic sand, calm waters, and dolphin-watching boat tours at sunrise. Developed as a resort area since the 1950s, it comprises several adjoining villages including Kalibukbuk and Anturan and offers a quieter alternative to southern Bali beaches.
Luhur Batukaru Temple (Pura Luhur Batukaru) is a major Balinese Hindu temple located on the southern slopes of Mount Batukaru in Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Tabanan Regency, Bali. It is one of Bali's six Sad Kahyangan and nine Kayangan Jagat directional temples. Set within dense tropical forest at about 700 meters elevation, the temple is noted for its moss-covered shrines, meru towers, and tranquil mountain setting dedicated to the guardian spirit of Mount Batukaru.
Medewi Beach is a long black-sand and pebble beach in Medewi Village, Pekutatan District, Jembrana Regency, West Bali, Indonesia. It is renowned for one of Bali's longest left-hand point breaks, attracting surfers from around the world. The beach retains a quiet fishing-village character with traditional outrigger boats, warungs and sunset views. Unlike busy southern beaches, it offers a laid-back atmosphere and scenic coastline backed by rice fields and hills.
Menjangan Island is a small uninhabited island off the northwest coast of Bali, within West Bali National Park in Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency. Known as Deer Island, it is renowned for its pristine coral reefs, wall diving and snorkeling sites with high visibility. The island features white sand beaches, no permanent residents, and a hilltop Ganesha temple. Access is by licensed boat from Labuan Lalang or Banyuwedang with a park permit.
Mount Agung is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Bali at 3,031 meters, located in Karangasem Regency in eastern Bali, Indonesia. Revered as the island's most sacred mountain in Balinese Hinduism, it dominates the landscape and houses Pura Besakih on its slopes. Notable for its dramatic eruptions in 1963 and 2017-2019, it offers challenging trekking routes, sunrise summit views, and panoramic vistas across Bali and neighboring islands.
Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia, rising to 1,717 meters within a large caldera. It overlooks Lake Batur, Bali's largest crater lake. Part of the UNESCO-recognized Batur Global Geopark, it is one of Bali's most popular trekking destinations, known for sunrise hikes, panoramic caldera views, and volcanic landscapes formed by historic eruptions.
Nungnung Waterfall is a 50-meter waterfall located in Nungnung Village, Petang District, Badung Regency, central Bali, Indonesia. Surrounded by dense tropical forest and agricultural land, it is considered one of the tallest waterfalls on the island. Access requires descending approximately 500 steep steps through lush vegetation. The waterfall is known for its powerful flow, misty pool at the base, and relatively undeveloped natural setting compared to more commercialized waterfalls in Bali.
Nusa Ceningan is a small island located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida in Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Part of the Nusa Penida District, it is connected to Nusa Lembongan by the iconic Yellow Bridge. Known for its rugged limestone cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and seaweed farms, the island offers scenic coastal viewpoints, surf breaks, and snorkeling spots. It is a quieter alternative to neighboring islands with boutique accommodations and coastal attractions.
Nusa Dua Beach is a white-sand beach located in the planned resort area of Nusa Dua in South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. Developed since the 1970s by the Bali Tourism Development Corporation as an integrated tourism enclave, it is known for its calm, clear waters, well-maintained shoreline, and luxury resorts. The beach is notable for swimming, water sports, and its managed, clean environment facing the Indian Ocean.
Nusa Lembongan Island is a small island located southeast of mainland Bali in Nusa Penida District, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Part of the Nusa Islands group alongside Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, it is known for clear waters, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and white-sand beaches such as Dream Beach and Mushroom Bay. The island is a popular day-trip and overnight destination for snorkeling, diving, and surfing, with seaweed farming historically important to the local economy.
Nusa Penida Island is a large island southeast of mainland Bali in Klungkung Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia, separated by the Badung Strait. Part of Nusa Penida District, it is known for dramatic limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches, and offshore coral reefs. Notable sites include Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach, and Crystal Bay. The island supports traditional villages, seaweed farming, and offers snorkeling and diving opportunities including manta ray encounters.
Padang Padang Beach is a small sandy cove in Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. Nestled between limestone cliffs and accessed through a narrow rock crevice and stairway, it is known for its white sand, clear turquoise water and consistent surf break. The beach gained international recognition after featuring in the film Eat Pray Love and is now a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing and surfing.
Pura Lempuyang is a complex of seven Balinese Hindu temples on Mount Lempuyang in Abang, Karangasem, Bali. The most famous is Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang, known as the Gate of Heaven, whose split gate frames views of Mount Agung. It is one of Bali's six Sad Kahyangan Jagat temples and one of the island's oldest and most sacred temples, attracting pilgrims and visitors for its architecture, mountain setting and cultural importance.
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a 12.5-hectare nature reserve and temple complex in Padangtegal, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Home to over 1,260 long-tailed Balinese macaques, it centers on three 14th-century Hindu temples within dense tropical forest. Managed by the Padangtegal village community, the sanctuary combines wildlife conservation, spiritual significance, and forest preservation, making it one of Ubud's most visited cultural and natural attractions.
Sanur Beach is a long sandy beach on the southeastern coast of Bali in South Denpasar, Denpasar City. Known for its calm, shallow waters protected by an offshore reef, it faces east and is famous for sunrise views over the sea. Developed as one of Bali's earliest resort areas, it retains a traditional fishing village character with fishing boats, a paved beachfront promenade, and views of Nusa Penida across the strait.
Sekumpul Waterfall is a cluster of seven waterfalls located in Sekumpul Village, Sawan District, Buleleng Regency, northern Bali. Set in a lush forested valley, it is regarded as one of Bali's tallest and most scenic waterfalls, with the main falls reaching about 80 meters. The site is notable for its twin cascades, dense tropical surroundings, and trekking access via steps and jungle trails.
Seminyak Beach is a long sandy beach on the southwest coast of Bali in Kuta District, Badung Regency. Located north of Kuta and Legian beaches, it is known for its wide grey-brown sand, consistent surf breaks and sunset views over the Indian Ocean. The beach is lined with upscale resorts, beach clubs and restaurants and forms part of Bali's main tourist corridor, attracting visitors for swimming, surfing and evening leisure.
Taman Ayun Temple (Pura Taman Ayun) is a 17th-century Balinese Hindu royal temple located in Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali. Built in 1634 by King I Gusti Agung Putu of the Mengwi Kingdom, it served as the family temple of the royal dynasty. Surrounded by a wide moat and landscaped gardens, it is noted for its multi-tiered meru shrines and traditional Balinese architecture and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of Bali.
Taman Ujung Water Palace, also known as Taman Soekasada Ujung, is a former royal palace complex in Tumbu village, Karangasem Regency, southeastern Bali, Indonesia. Built between 1909 and 1921 by the King of Karangasem, it features large pools, bridges, pavilions and gardens blending Balinese and European architectural styles. Set against a coastal and Mount Agung backdrop, it was damaged by the 1963 Mount Agung eruption and 1979 earthquake and later restored as a major cultural heritage attraction.
Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot) is a 16th-century Balinese Hindu sea temple located on a large offshore rock formation near Beraban village in Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali. Set in the Indian Ocean and linked to the mainland by a causeway exposed at low tide, it is one of Bali's seven sea temples dedicated to the sea deity. Famous for its dramatic ocean setting and sunset views, it is among Bali's most visited cultural landmarks.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a series of terraced rice fields located in Tegalalang village, Gianyar Regency, north of Ubud in central Bali. Famous for its dramatic stepped valley landscape and traditional Balinese subak irrigation system, it offers layered green paddies descending into a lush river valley dotted with coconut palms. The site is a major cultural landscape and photography destination showcasing centuries-old agricultural practices still maintained by local farmers.
Tegenungan Waterfall is a popular waterfall on the Petanu River in Kemenuh Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency, Bali, about 10 km southeast of Ubud. Approximately 15 meters high, it is one of the few waterfalls in Bali not located in the highlands, making it easily accessible. Notable for its wide curtain-like flow, jungle-lined gorge and natural basin, it is visited for sightseeing, photography and bathing.
Tibumana Waterfall is a twin cascade waterfall located in Apuan Village, Susut District, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Set within a lush forested gorge with a shallow natural pool at its base, it is known for its relatively easy access compared to other Bali waterfalls and its photogenic twin streams. The site is managed as a local tourist attraction with maintained trails, stairs, and basic visitor facilities.
Tirta Empul Temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located in Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Founded in 962 AD during the Warmadewa dynasty, it is centered around a sacred natural spring. The temple is renowned for its holy spring water used for ritual purification (melukat) and is dedicated to Vishnu. It features traditional Balinese architecture, bathing pools, and shrines, and remains an active place of worship and major cultural attraction.
Tirta Gangga Water Palace is a former royal water palace located in Ababi village, Abang, Karangasem, East Bali. Built in 1948 by King Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, it features tiered fountains, ornamental pools, stone statues, and gardens fed by natural springs. Damaged by the 1963 eruption of Mount Agung and later restored, it is notable for its Balinese architectural design, sacred spring water, and scenic setting among rice terraces.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall is a cave waterfall located in Dusun Penida Kelod, Desa Tembuku, Kecamatan Tembuku, Kabupaten Bangli, Bali, Indonesia. Set inside a high-walled canyon cave, the waterfall is notable for dramatic sunbeams that shine through the cave opening onto the cascade. Surrounded by dense jungle and accessed via stairs and a shallow river walk, it is known for its photogenic light rays and enclosed natural setting.
The Tulamben USS Liberty Shipwreck is a 120-meter US Army cargo ship wreck lying off Tulamben Beach in Kubu, Karangasem, Bali. Torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in January 1942 and beached at Tulamben, it was pushed into the sea by the 1963 eruption of Mount Agung. Now resting at 5 to 30 meters depth, the coral-encrusted wreck is one of Bali's most famous shore dive and snorkel sites, known for rich marine biodiversity.
Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is the historic royal palace located in central Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Built during the reign of Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800–1823), it remains the residence of the Ubud royal family. Notable for its well-preserved traditional Balinese architecture, ornate gates and courtyards, the palace is a cultural landmark opposite Ubud Art Market and hosts nightly traditional dance performances.
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan is a major Shaivite water temple on the western shore of Lake Beratan near Bedugul in Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali. Built in 1633, it is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and rivers. Famous for its multi-tiered meru shrines appearing to float on the lake, it is an iconic Balinese landmark set against mountains, serving both religious and irrigation (subak) functions.
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is a Balinese Hindu sea temple located on a steep 70-meter cliff in Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. Perched above the Indian Ocean, it is one of Bali's six Sad Kahyangan temples believed to be spiritual pillars of the island. Notable for its dramatic cliff-top setting, traditional Balinese architecture, sacred forest inhabited by long-tailed macaques, and daily Kecak fire dance performances at sunset.
Waterbom Bali is a large tropical water park located in Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, on Jalan Kartika Plaza near Kuta Beach. Established in 1993, it occupies 3.8 hectares of landscaped gardens and features more than 20 slides and attractions. Recognized as one of Asia's leading water parks, it is notable for its extensive collection of high-thrill slides, FlowRider, lazy river, and family-friendly facilities in central South Bali.
West Bali National Park is a protected conservation area covering approximately 190 square kilometres in northwestern Bali, spanning Jembrana and Buleleng regencies. Established in 1941, it is Bali's only national park and preserves diverse ecosystems including savanna, monsoon forest, mangroves and coral reefs around Menjangan Island. It is notable as the last natural habitat of the critically endangered Bali starling and offers trekking, birdwatching, snorkeling and diving opportunities.