Ubud Bali is a famous place and is very familiar in the ears of people who like to do a holiday. This place is one of the tourist destination in Bali Island. Located in Gianyar Bali district, this place is an interesting retreat, which is a village village that houses thirteen banjar dinas consisting of six customary villages.
Ubud is about twenty kilometers from Denpasar City which is the capital of Bali. The location of Ubud lies between the rice fields and forests that lie between the mountain ravines so it has a wonderful natural charm extraordinary. The tourists from foreign countries are also familiar with this area called ubud. Ubud which has a height of approximately 300 meters above sea level has a cool air.
This area is inhabited by about 9,800 inhabitants with the condition of the surrounding environment is still natural. This area is often used as a source of inspiration for the artists, both local artists and foreign artists, especially artists from Europe.
In addition to being famous for its natural beauty, Ubud is also famous for its fast growing art and culture. In this area, we can find many art galleries as well as arenas for music and dance performances that are held almost every night in turns throughout the village. As if art is already a pulse and life for the people of Ubud.
Ubud Bali itself is already widely known by the western tourists since the 1930s. In those days, there was a German artist named Walter Spies and a Dutch painter named Rudolf Bonnet who lived and settled there. With the help of local residents named Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati from Puri Ubud, the two painters managed to create various works of art that are still stored in the Museum Puri Lukisan Ubud.
The Existing Tourist Area in Ubud Bali
There are a variety of tourist areas in this area of Ubud, ranging from wana tours or forest tours to tourism tirta or water tourism. Some of these tours are:
Museum of Rudana and Rudana Fine Art Gallery
Museum of Rudana is an art museum located in Ubud, Bali. The museum was founded by someone named Nyoman Rudana. Nyoman Rudana is a collector of art objects in the form of paintings, and also served as a member of the Regional Representative Council representing the Province of Bali in the period 2004 to 2009.
Museum Rudana was opened and inaugurated by the second president of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Mr. Soeharto on December 26, 1995. In this museum, stored more than 400 pieces of paintings and sculptures of artists, both local artists Ubud and other Indonesian artists originating From areas outside Bali.
In addition to accommodating the work of artists of the country's children, this museum also keeps artwork from foreign artists who make Bali as their place to work. Still in a complex with Rudana museum, stands also Rudana Fine Art Gallery, established in 1978 which is the forerunner and the origin of the establishment of Museum Rudana.
Puri Lukisan Museum
Puri Lukisan Museum in Ubud is the first art museum managed by private parties in the area of Bali. The establishment of this museum was initiated by several local artists, including Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, and foreign artists who have settled in the area of Ubud, namely Robert Bonnet.
This museum was established precisely on January 31, 1956 under the auspices of Ratna Warta Foundation, and officially opened to the public by Muhammad Yamin, who was then Minister of Education and Culture. In this museum, we can enjoy the development of painting and sculpture that developed in the area of Ubud, Bali.
Some of the artworks of foreign artists stored in this museum include works by Rudolf Bonnet artist, Arie Smit, and artworks in Pita Maha.
Puri Agung Krisnakusuma Ubud
Puri Agung Krisna Kusuma, or so-called Puri Agung Ubud, is right in the middle of Ubud area. In ancient times, the castle was the center of the royal government that once stood there. In addition to the center of government, the castle is also used as a center of cultural arts and cultural performances and local customs.
This castle is still maintained its authenticity, both spatial and art sempai wake now. On the front page after entering the gate of this castle, there is an area that is planted Ancak Saji. In place of dance performances are held for tourists this every week.
Every day, there are gamelan exercises from various musical arts groups in the region. All the art activities that are often performed by the Ubud community increasingly gives the impression that Ubud is truly an artistic tourist village.
Wanara Wana or Also called the Monkey Forest
The place is also commonly known as the Monkey Forest is a forest area sacred by the surrounding community located in the area of Ubud, Bali. This place belongs to the territory of a traditional village called Padangtegal. In this forest area, there are gangs of apes that number up to hundreds of tails and have been in place for hundreds of years.
In the area there is also Pura Dalem Padangtegal which has stood since the 20th century. Architecture and ornaments contained in the temple Padangtegal seem very ancient and artistic. At the temple there is also a holy spring that is located hidden under the statue of dragons. The holy water is believed and believed by the local community to cure all kinds of diseases.
Rafting Tour
In the western part of Ubud area there is a river or tukad called Ayung. In this river, there are many water tourism, such as rafting. In addition to tirta tour, around the cliffs Tukad Ayung also has beautiful natural scenery and dozens of star hotels.
Art Shopping Area in Ubud Bali
In addition to tourist areas, in the area of Ubud there are also various art markets, including:
Sukawati Art Market
In this market, we can find a lot of Balinese artworks. These items are perfect to be kept as a souvenir or souvenir if we visit here. In this art market, many art dealers are selling handicraft items, such as wooden statues, paintings, and T-shirts. Most of the art items sold here are unique and Balinese motifs
Ubud Art Market
This market is also commonly called Ubud Art Market, here also sold many souvenirs that have typical Balinese areas. This market is usually used as one of the main destination for domestic and foreign tourists who visit Ubud Bali. In addition to souvenirs in the form of art goods, fresh products such as vegetables, fruits, snacks and local poultry we can meet the wet market located in the basement of this building.