Ever visited the tourist attractions of Ubud? If you and your family are in Bali or surrounding area, sempatkanlah to stop by a district in Gianyar area which is also one of the leading tourist destinations on the island of Bali, namely Ubud.
Ubud can be called as a tourist village. Because, indeed the main attraction of this region is the life and culture of the surrounding community and its stunning natural beauty.
The people of ubud still adhere to the culture and customs of the local area in the midst of the onslaught of modernization and western culture that goes to Indonesia. Thus, we can still witness the various rituals and traditional artistry here.
The beauty of nature in Ubud is also very well preserved. Paddy fields, forests, and mountains can still be seen clearly even though on the other hand have benyak resort and other modern facilities built. Therefore, walking the streets of Ubud Village by bicycle is one of the many fun activities done by tourists, both foreign and domestic who come here.
As also performed by Julia Robert in the movie Eat, Pray, Love is indeed taking place in Ubud. In addition to cycling, there are so many interesting things and attractions of Ubud that we can visit and do as follows.
Rafting Ayung River Ubud
Ayung River located in Payangan, Ubud is the longest river on the island of Bali with a long reach 12 km. Feel the thrill of adrenaline that culminates with the swift stream of Ayung River, and the rapids and waterfalls we have to pass.
Besides quite challenging, rafting on Ayung River will also drain enough stamina because it takes at least 2 hours to reach the end point in Kedewatan Village. During the trip, we will be treated to stunning natural scenery such as high cliffs, rice fields, and forests.
Wana Wara or Monkey Forest Ubud
Other attractions of Ubud are interesting and must be visited is Wana Wara or Monkey Forest is located in a sacred forest area in the traditional village of Padangtegal. Here, we can see hundreds of monkeys roaming freely and strolling through a beautiful and shady forest area of 25 hectares.
There is also Padang Dalem Padangtegal Temple in this area, as well as holy water springs that if drunk the water, supposedly can cure various diseases. However, while walking in this area we need to be alert because the monkeys are still wild sometimes often nosy and disturbing tourists.
Museum
Visiting Ubud is not complete if it does not visit the museum with a million pieces of art in it. There are at least five popular museums in Ubud area, namely Puri Lukisan Museum, Rudana Museum, Agung Rai Museum of Art, Neka Museum, and Antonio Blanco Museum. Museum Puri Lukisan is claimed as the museum with the best painting art collection in Bali obtained from various art schools in Bali.
The Rudana Museum located in Teges prioritizes traditional paintings by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and other artists. In contrast to both, Agung Rai Museum of Art has a variety of collections of works of art by famous artist Bali Agung Rai.
In addition, we can also enjoy the traditional dance dish in this museum when the evening arrived, with only 25 thousand rupiah. Not much different from Puri Lukisan Museum, Neka Museum and Antonio Blanco Museum also has various collections of paintings by various artists, not only from Bali but also from abroad.
Petulu Village
Tourist attractions in Ubud which must be visited other is Petulu Village which is the habitat of white crane bird with long neck. The best time to come to Petulu Village is in the morning or afternoon because every morning we can see thousands of cranes flying around to find food out of this village.
And, in the afternoons we can watch them return home to their nests. Because of its uniqueness, a lot of domestic and foreign tourists who make observations and observations of the life of this white crane.
Bali Elephant Camp
Well, one more Ubud tourist attractions that should not forget to visit is Bali Elephant Camp. Here, we can ride the largest animal in the world to walk the countryside with beautiful natural scenery. We can also see the elephant attraction and participate bathing the elephants in elephant bathing pool that has been provided and chatting with them.
Special, in this place, elephants are not just kept. However, it is also preserved and cultivated so that the population is maintained.
Puri Agung Ubud
In addition to rich natural attractions, Ubud also has a historical tourist attractions that must be visited, the Puri Agung Ubud is located right in the heart of Ubud. This place was formerly used as a central place to do various government activities of the Kingdom of Ubud.
However, since Ubud is now part of Bali, Puri Agung Ubud is used as a center of Balinese art and culture activities. We can see people practicing the gamelan every afternoon, as well as art performances held once a week for the tourists who visit.
Spa Tours
Visiting Bali, let alone Ubud, we can not go home if we do not feel the sensation of traditional spa tourism. Treatment spa can easily be encountered in the resorts scattered in the streets of Ubud. Prices are set depending on the type of care and location, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
One of the unique spa treatments in Ubud is the spa on the mango tree in Kupu Kupu Barong. We will experience the unparalleled comfort after a day of walking in various Ubud sights with a relaxing treatment on a bamboo house placed in a mango tree. Breeze and beautiful scenery will accompany us while undergoing treatment.
Shopping Tour Ubud Bali
Before deciding to go home, provide a little time to shop at Ubud market that sells various handicrafts and Balinese goods that can be made a souvenir for relatives. The market is one of the location setting of the movie Eat, Pray, Love is also claimed to be the best market in Bali because in addition to the complete goods, the price offered is also relatively cheap.
Ubud market is divided into two locations, the first of which is Ubud art market that sells various types of Balinese arts goods. Like sculptures, paintings, ceramics, mirrors, to various items that can be used as souvenirs, such as keychains and sandals or shawls Balinese typical.
The second part of the market is called Ubud's traditional market which sells various staple goods. Like vegetables, fruits and typical Balinese snacks.