Bali Island tourist town

Taman Tirtagangga

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Tirtagangga Park is one of the attractions that are located in the Village Ababi, Kecamatan Abang. The distance is about 5 km to the north of the City Amlapura. Tirtagangga Park was built in 1948 by King Anglurah Agung Ketut Karangasem.
Before construction, the park is a large area of springs, and the public to call with embukan, meaning spring. The spring is enabled by the inhabitants of surrounding villages as a place to look for drinking water and place pesiraman or purification Betara Ida (the gods). Therefore, the springs were sacred by the locals. From this spring and then the King of Karangasem got the idea to build a park especially because of its natural supported by the cool air, which later was named Park Tirtagangga. Just as with Tama Soekasada tip, then the Garden Tirtagangga have a strong attachment to the Puri Agung Karangasem.
In the park area there are several large ponds Tirtagangga which functioned as a fish pond and baths.

Water flowing through the fountains large and small from the mouth of the sculptures in this pool comes from the fountain so that was cool and refreshing. In this place there are fountains and statues tower storey lotus that divides two large ponds.
In the present work Tirtagangga Garden religiously, socially, as well as entertainment. Religiously, the spring in place was being used as holy water for the surrounding community in addition as a place of ceremony and Metirtayatra Yadnya Gods.
Socially, Tirta Gangga water sources used by local governments as a source of clean water for the people of Karangasem.
And as entertainment, Garden Tirtagangga managed and developed as one of the objects and attractions are much in demand as well as visited as a place of recreation.

Taman Ujung Soekasada

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Taman Ujung Soekasada a royal site, located near the beach in Tumubu village, Karangasem district that was developed as one of the tourist area of Karangasem regency. The distance is ± 5 km from Amlapura City - the capital of the district - to the south, ± 15 km from the tourist area of Candidasa and about 60 km away from Denpasar City. Taman Ujung Soekasada built in 1919 during the reign of King I Gusti Bagus Jelantik (1909-1945) who holds Anglurah Anak Agung Ketut Agung.

Karangasem and formalized its use in 1921. The park is used as the resting place of the king besides Garden Tirtagangga, and is also intended as a place to entertain important guests like kings or heads of foreign governments who visited the kingdom of Karangasem.

In the area of Park Soekasada Ujungter be some buildings are also a large pool and spacious. There are 3 (three) the entrance or gateway to the garden area. The main gate is at a height on the west side of the entrance called "BaleKapal" because once the building is made to resemble a ship. Furthermore, from the entrance baleini visitors to the garden area with hundreds of fruit down the stairs. From here the entire garden area can be enjoyed.

Putung

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Duda Putung located in the East Village, District Strait. The distance is about 64 km from Denpasar, ± 19 km from Amlapura City - the capital of the district - and easily reached by public transport. Developed as a tourist attraction because of its nature in the mountains surrounded by salak plantation.
The main tourist attraction is the beauty of nature Putung which is a blend of panoramic hills, valleys, seas, forests, and plantations salak with refreshing cool air. From where the altitude can be seen patches of rice fields owned by residents of Desa Adat Buitan - Kecamatan Manggis and Labuhan Amuk with the vast stretches of blue sea with boats (boats) fishing which was sailing, cruise ship (cruise) who happened to come back, and distant island of Nusa Penida Klungkung District's seems obvious.

Putung its location adjacent to the object agrotourism in District Bebandem Sibetan barking.
Putung became famous for its natural beauty thanks to the panoramic painting of Mr. Christiano, an Italian painter who lived some time in Putung and marry a woman from the village of Manggis Karangasem

Puri Agung Karangasem

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Puri Agung Karangasem is located in downtown Amlapura - the capital of the district - located about 65 km from Denpasar, 12 km from the tourist area of Candidasa, 5 km to Soekasada Taman Ujung, and about 6 km to the tourist attraction Tirtagangga Park.
Built in the 19th century by Anak Agung Gede M Jelantik, King of Karangasem I. Puri Agung addition, there are 2 (two) others in the area of the royal castle which has close links with Puri Agung, namely Puri Puri Gede and Kertasura.

The main attraction is the architectural grandeur of the Great Castle of the building which is a blend of Balinese architecture, China, and Europe.

Puri Agung consists of 3 (three) sections area. The front or entrance called "bencingah", where traditional arts performances are held, while on the right side and left designated as a place to receive guests.
The middle section is called "Jaba the middle" is used as a garden, where in this place there are 2 pieces of lychee trees are very old. And the inner area of the main building serves as a place called "maskerdam" who adapted the name of the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, because the construction is done when the King of Karangasem established friendly relations with the Dutch royal government. The building is used as a royal palace. Other buildings in the back maskerdam called "London" is used as the residence of the royal family. Giving such a name is based because the City of London in England adjacent to the City of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the names and even then adapted into the castle buildings. In front of the palace there Maskerdam "Bale Pemandesan" which serves as the ceremonial cutting teeth or also as a temporary storage bodies of the family castle until the time the ceremony pelebon (= cremation) was undertaken.

Near the building overlooks the pool there is a large statue of a winged lion. Bale Pemandesan In front there is a "Bale Pawedaan" or "Bale Lunjuk" as a place of worship where the priests conduct religious ceremonies and worship when underway. There are also "Bale Kambang" or Gili in the middle of the pool that serves as a meeting place or a big family used the castle as well as a gym dancing and other art

Besakih Temple

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Pura Agung Besakih Besakih located in the village, Rendang district, located in southwest slopes of Mount Agung is the highest mountain in Bali. Access from Denpasar to reach this place is about 25 km to the north of the City Semarapura - Klungkung.
The trip to Besakih through Bukit Jambul panorama which is also one of the objects and attractions of Karangasem regency.
Pura Besakih deliberately selected the location in the village which is considered sacred because it was high, called Hulundang Basukih which later became the village of Besakih. The name of Besakih was derived from Sanskrit, wasuki or in Old Javanese basuki which means congratulations. In addition, Pura Besakih name constituted also by mithologi Naga Basuki as a counterweight Mount Mandara.

The number of relics of megalithic era, such as menhirs, stone throne, pyramid terrace structure found in Pura Besakih complex shows that as a consecrated place of Besakih appears to originate from a very old age, long before the influence of Hinduism.
Besakih temple complex built on the balance of nature in the concept of Tri Hita Karana, where the setting is adjusted based on the direction of the wind so that the structure can represent nature as the symbolism of the balance. Each of? Each direction of the wind is called a mandala with deities ruling called "Gods Lokapala Chess" in which the mandala center as its axis, so the fifth mandala manifested into "Panca Dewata".

Pura Besakih translation structure based on the concept of the cardinal directions, are:

Penataran Pura Agung Besakih as the center of the mandala in the direction of Central and is the largest temple of the existing temple, devoted to worship the god Çiwa.
Dark Temple on the east to worship the god Içwara.
Pura Kiduling Kereteg in the south to worship Lord Brahma.
Ulun Kulkul on westward to worship the god Mahadeva.
Batumadeg on North Temple to worship the god Vishnu.

Padangbai

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Padangbai developed as a tourist attraction in the gentleness of nature and cultural tourism development Candidasa one area, situated in the village of Padangbai, Kecamatan Manggis - Karangasem. The distance is about 25 km from Amlapura City, 13 miles from attractions Candidasa and about 31 km from Denpasar City. In this place there is a port which gives access to the sea transportation of Lombok - NTB.

Name Padangbai the influence of the Dutch language as a result of the colonial period formerly known as Padang Bay. This location is a white sandy bay which lies protected from the black rock solid. Because of its location, the nature of life underwater well maintained.
The attraction is owned tourist attraction Padangbai them are pure white sandy beaches and thick so it can be used as a place to bask sunlight (sun bathing) or swim in the sea. The beauty of underwater scenery is excellent for diving and snorkeling for storing various types of coral reefs and the fish are very beautiful ornamental. In this place there is also an exotic blue lagoon and has always been a target of the tourist divers.

For cultural attractions, there Padangbai complex in heaven Dang Pura (temple belongs to the Hindus as a whole). On the east coast there Padangbai Silayukti Temple, founded by master Kuturan around the XI century in the holy trip to Bali. Kuturan masters is a great pastor his services in arranging the Hindu religion in Bali, where his teachings remain adhered to and implemented by the Hindus in Bali today. To the south there Silayukti Pura Tanjung Sari temple built by master Bharadah, youngest brother of the professor Kuturan. And west of the harbor there Padangbai Penataran Great founded in XVI century by Dang Hyang Dwijendra also known as Wawu Rawuh Rauh, descendants of the professor Kuturan.

Jemeluk

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Jemeluk - Amed evolved as one of the maritime tourism and is excellent for tourists and the archipelago. Located in the Village Purwakerti, Abang District, located about 19 km from Amlapura City - the capital district -, 12 km from Tulamben, 33 miles from attractions Candidasa, and ± 78 km from Denpasar City. Sightseeing is included in the development of tourism areas Tulamben.
The main attraction of this tourist attraction is the underwater scenery that holds the potential beauty of the coral reefs with a wide variety of ornamental fish. The existence of coral reefs remain pristine pursued its preservation with the lives of fishermen and traditional salt-making activities by local communities are also the main attraction.

From Amed tourism attractions we can reach Taman Ujung Soekasada with the distance of about 1.5 hours through traffic lane to pass the eastern edge of the cliff east end of the island of Bali which has exotic scenery along the journey. Views of the high seas with boats lined dozens of fishing boats or become an attraction that will not be forgotten with a blend of panorama hills. In this place a lot of built villas and hotel accommodations and other lodging facility that offers diverse.

Tenganan

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Tenganan village known as Tenganan Pegeringsingan, is one of a number of ancient villages on the island of Bali. The pattern reflects the cultural life of its people and customs of Bali Aga village (pre-Hindu) different from other villages in Bali. Therefore Tenganan Village developed as one of the objects and cultural attractions.

Location The village is located in District Tenganan Pegeringsingan Manggis, about 17 km away from Amlapura City - the capital district -, 5 km from the tourist area of Candidasa and about 65 km from Denpasar City.
For cultural attractions, Tenganan village has many unique and interesting culture to be seen and understood. Of the social system that was developed, that the village community consisting of native Tenganan local villagers. This is because the mating system adopted is the parental system in which women and men in the family have the same degree and the right to be heir.
This differs from the kinship system adopted by the people in Bali in general. In addition, they also embrace endogamy system where local communities are bound in awig-awig (customary law) which requires that marriages performed by fellow villagers Tenganan, because if it is violated then the citizens are not allowed to be bred (residents) villages, meaning that he must out of the village of Tenganan.

Another attraction is owned by Village Tenganan Mekaré ritual tradition-kare or better known as the "pandanus war". Mekaré-kare is the culmination of a series of ceremonial procession Ngusaba Sambah held each June that lasted for 30 days.
During the first month, Mekaré-kare lasts 2-4 times and each time held will be presented offerings to the ancestors. Mekaré-kare or "pandanus war" followed by the men from the ages of children to the elderly. As the name implies, the tool used is the pandan leaves that cut along the ± 30 cm as a weapon and a shield that serves to fend off attacks from the cigarette lighter opponent pandanus thorns. Injuries caused by a cigarette lighter will be smeared with pandanus thorns made from the herb bidder tubers, such as galangal, turmeric, and others.

Mekaré-kare is essentially the same meaning with the usual red drum ceremony performed by Hindus in Bali when the hold religious ceremonies. In a ceremony Mekaré-kare is always accompanied by typical tetabuhan Tenganan village, namely Selonding gamelan.

Another uniqueness is owned by the Village Tenganan not shared by other areas in Bali and even in Indonesia is the craft of weaving double cloth Gringsing. Gringsing word itself comes from the word "gering" which means sickness or accident, and "sing", which means no, then the overall gringsing interpreted as a repellent reinforcements.
Gringsing fabric-making process is unique and requires a long time (up to 3 years), so that its presence became scarce and the price is quite expensive.
Gringsing fabric shall be held by village residents Tenganan because it is part of the ceremonial equipment, such as the cremation ceremony (funeral pyre) in which the fabric is placed on top of gringsing Bade (place carrying the corpse).

Not many people know that the natural beauty of the village of Tenganan potential as an alternative tourist trekking path by passing through the village streets, hills, and also a paddy field population. Short-track trekking routes can be taken within ± 3-4 hours

Iseh

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Iseh is one of the villages that are part of the District of Sidemen, Karangasem regency. Iseh developed as an object and make the tourists feel at home Iseh because it has a stunning natural beauty. Located about 42 km from Denpasar, access to Iseh can be reached by public transportation via the majors Satria Village, District Dawan, Klungkung regency.

Natural beauty is the main attraction with the background of the natural life of rural tranquility and serenity attract many tourists to stay longer. Overlay plots of terraced rice fields with the activities of traditional farmers, a winding river, as well as panoramas of Mount Agung is visible in the distance is one unit of stunning natural beauty.
Besides scenery, Iseh also attractive for use as a trekking tour. In this place also can be obtained woven fabric and songket endek Karangasem typical processed with traditional loom (ATBM).

Iseh well known since colonial times. The world famous painter, Walter Spies (1895-1942) once lived and built a small hut as a studio where he paints. In this place a lot of paintings produced his best. In addition to painting, Walter Spies was also interested in studying the gamelan, even he is the proponent of two sekeha (group) gamelan as a form of close interaction with local communities. But unfortunately, Walter Spies eventually become victims when Japanese bombers sank ship was in the refugee to India in 1942. Bali has lost one of his best friends. Another famous painter who later emerged was Theo Meier, a Swiss citizen on March 31, 1908. Iseh Village of Mount Agung in background, community life and local customs to inspire his painting objects. Both the famous painter was immense natural beauty of his services in introducing the village of Iseh.

Candidasa

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Candidasa is one of the tourist area that developed starting in 1983. At first the name Candidasa is the name of a temple, the Temple Candidasa, located on a small hill and was built in the 12th century AD Has the potential of natural and stunning beaches with white sand.
White sandy beach is actually named the Gulf of the will, but in its development as the enactment of the object and the beach is a tourist attraction, the Gulf coast of the will changed its name to the tourist area of Candidasa in accordance with the name of the existing temples in the region.

Candidasa is located in the hamlet Samuh, Bugbug village, Karangasem district, located 12 km from the City Amlapura and about 45 km from Denpasar City. Natural charm that was developed as a marine tourism object can be an option to perform various activities, such as sun bathing, canoing, snorekling, fishing, trekking through the hills, and no less interesting is the presence of small islands that can reach the distance with a fishing boat (boats). Small islands are storing potential of the underwater panorama of coral reefs and fish.

One story that became a myth about the existence of a growing Candidasa temple and is believed by local people is a statue of Goddess Hariti located in a niche at the bottom of the cliff of the hill. It is said that Goddess Hariti narrated in the beginning was a Yaksa in Buddhism who love to eat the flesh of children. But after getting enlightenment teachings of Buddhism, the goddess and then repent and turn to protective and loving children.
Goddess statue was sculpted next Hariti with 10 children were nearby, as characteristic of a protective, loving, and also as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Local people believe that the Goddess Hariti means the mother of many who can give gifts of fertility and prosperity. Therefore it is a lot of places visited and utilized by the husband - wife who has not been blessed with offspring to beg supplication by bringing offerings dedicated to Goddess Hariti.

Sibetan

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Agro Tourism Sibetan
Sibetan is the name of a village in the district that has the potential of natural Bebandem typical farm in Karangasem regency which is famous for barking plants. Almost the entire population in this village are farmers salak spread evenly on the right and left along the village roads and major highways.

Fruits produced by this village is renowned as the salak Bali which has its own flavor and different kind of fruit from other regions in Indonesia. That is why it was developed as a tourist village agro salak plants. For access to the location of this agro-tourism is very open because their path crossed by public city transportation vehicles. The distance is about 8 km to the west of the City Amlapura - the district capital - and ± 20 km from the attractions Candidasa. Eve is cool provide added value to the existence of this object in which management is carried out by local residents who joined the group Sustainable tourism awareness Hamlet.

There are ± 15 varieties grown in the village of barking Sibetan, some of which is a superior product, like the bark of sugar that tastes very sweet, fresh and thick flesh. and with. Harvest period which falls in December-February to make the production of abundant bark so that the local community to develop products processed fruits into various types, such as wine, dodol, chips, syrup, and candied. Agrotourism object is visited by many and received attention from researchers and students.

Desa Sangeh

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village Sangeh

Nutmeg trees grow around it there are 14 acres and is inhabited by hundreds of monkeys. Nutmeg trees like that are not found elsewhere in Bali and in Sangeh whereabouts was a mystery. A small temple covered with green moss on the sidelines of the hidden forest of towering nutmeg it.
On the back of a temple pillar in the chisel a statue of Garuda, a mythical bird that in the story is told Samudramantana tirta Amrita is looking at the bottom of the ocean, then for his services by Betara Vishnu, was awarded a sip of her, eventually became the vehicle loyal Bathara Garuda Wisnu.

In the village there were many monkeys Sangeh. And monkeys that will greet you as you welcome the Ape.
Apes were very friendly. And if you want to feed the monkeys, the residents around the village Sangeh has provided and sold at very cheap.

Taman Ayun Temple

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Pura Taman Ayun
Ayun Temple garden is situated in the village of Mengwi about 18 kilometers northwest of Denpasar city and is one of the ostensibly most beautiful in Bali. Pages arranged in such a beautiful temple and surrounded by fish ponds, built in 1634 by King Mengwi then I Gusti Agung Anom. Decorated by Meru - Meru towering and majestic cater for both the ancestral kingdom and for the gods who were in the palace of Pretending in Bali.

Pura Taman Ayun Temple is a mother (Paibon) for Mengwi. Every 210 days precisely each "Tuesday Kliwon Medangsia" (According to calculations Saka year) all the people Mengwi piodalan celebrate for a few days to worship God with all its manifestations.

Temple complex is divided into 4 different pages, which one is higher than the others. First page called Jaba can be achieved only by passing through the only bridge pool and gate. Once inside there was a small monument to guard the entrance and on the right there is a vast structure (wantilan) which are often held there during the ceremony cockfight.

On this page, there is also a monument fountain that leads to the 9 cardinal directions. As he headed to the next page, on the right road there is a complex of small temple named Pura Luhuring Purnama.
Area into three or page into two, its position is higher than the first page to go to this page, visitors must pass through a second gate. Once inside, the view will be fixed on a building Aling-aling "Bale Pengubengan" which is decorated with reliefs depict "Dewata Nawa Sanga", (9 Gods guard cardinal directions).

This temple is destroyed by the severe earthquake that occurred in 1917 and did not get restored until 1950. Moment, and a pillar of the temple whose height reaches 16 meters in the courtyard inside the temple was built according to the architecture of Java, while the smaller temple who form the seat of stone fruit amounted to 64 times a megalithic monument to commemorate the ancestors of the knights who died in the war.

Tanjung Benoa

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Tanjung Benoa

In the northern area of Nusa Dua is Tanjung Benoa. Located along a sloping beach with clean white sand is a pleasant place to do various sports and recreational water, such as.; Snorkeling, parasailing, diving, boat, sailing, surfing, ocean view with a glass bottom boat and a variety buttom other water sports activities.
As part of the area of Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa there are also some five-star hotel with magnificent facilities
Activity usually begins in the morning around 8 o'clock to 12 o'clock-an, because after that the water will recede and you can not enjoy games anymore because boat not be used.

Jimbaran Beach

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Jimbaran Beach is located in the south of Denpasar city and adjacent to Kedonganan Beach, this beach also offers the same thing with another, only the water is crystal clear, making it convenient for swimming, relaxing and sunning himself.
In Jimbaran beach there are several large hotels with complete facilities and international standards. Some units also lined the beach cafe provides a range of food seafood, especially grilled fish, with its distinctive aroma and taste that appetizing.
Once you order a meal at one restaurant, you can go straight to the beach to relax and see the ocean view. Especially if you eat here in the afternoon, sunset views will make the atmosphere more beautiful. You can also enjoy the sound of the waves and the wind rustling the refreshing beach.

After the meal was served, you can enjoy the seafood is served in front of your table while enjoying the charm of a beautiful beach in Jimbaran. Soft murmur of the waves and wind on the edge of Jimbaran beach will certainly increase your appetite. Various seafood menu is available here. Or you can also enjoy a delicious coconut ice while enjoying the beauty of Jimbaran beach.

While enjoying the seafood, you can also enjoy the strains of a song from a group of musicians who look eccentric. They will sing the song according to your request. Even some tourists took pictures with these unique musicians.

Many tourists from overseas and local tourists visiting the Jimbaran. The area became the center of the fish market is indeed well-liked by the tourists. The area became very popular since the arrival of Lady Diana, is indeed one of the areas that you should visit while on vacation in Bali.
For those of you who just got married, Jimbaran is the answer

Waterboom

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Waterboom is located on the road Dewi Sartika, Tuban about 2 km to the north of Ngurah Rai Airport. Swimming pool and beautiful gardens are laid out is very popular for family recreation by both foreign tourists and local tourists, and is opened daily from 9:00 am until 6 pm, and visitors can accommodate up to 1000 people. Swimming pool is divided to several types of activities such as race tracks, pleasure pool, lazy river, river raft rides and jungle.
Inside this location available facilities such as restaurant, changing rooms, rescue workers, beach volleyball court, souvenir shop and playground for children.

Waterbom Bali is a game of modern water in the world with a variety of slides and other attractions, are currently Waterbom Bali is still the only one in Bali and is located on 3.5 acres of land in the heart of Kuta in front of Kartika Plaza Hotels near Centro and near Kuta Beach. With Waterbom Games, you can pump your adrenaline to the maximum extent possible or just being a lazy swimmer.

Relax on the beach under the hot sun of the sun or just strolling on the Mall Bali is a regular holiday and many people are tired of doing activities like that, of course Waterbom is a nice place where you can choose. Waterbom also provides a facility for children who can not meet the minimum height standards that apply to some rides. There are slides, twisting rides, water cannon, and a giant bucket that pours water every few minutes in a supervised area.

Sanur Beach

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Sanur Beach, Denpasar, Bali
If the Indonesian people who like to walk or travel must have often heard this sanur beach resorts. Sanur beach is a row of names of tourist beaches in Bali, like Kuta beach or shore of Bali dreamland. Sanur Beach is located just east of the capital Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur Denpasar municipality included in the region.

In 1963 the development of tourism has improved with the construction of Sanur Bali Beach Hotel (now called the Inna Grand Bali Beach. The hotel is the first hotel built in Bali. Sanur To boost tourism, starting in 2006 which plainly, has Sanur Village Festival event. Event this routine is held every year in Sanur.

Nusa Dua

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This tourist area located on the southernmost island of Bali, a location that gets the most early morning light. Along the 4 kilometers of white sandy beaches covered with hundreds of acres of palm trees with luxury hotels of international standard-enabled magnificent. NUSA DUA which is only 15 minutes from Bali's Ngurah Rai airport has contributed a lot of tourism development and even to the surrounding areas continues to grow, such as the Benoa and Sawanga.

In Nusa Dua you will not have difficulty in finding the inn. Hotels, inns, apartments all international standard. Restaurant in Nusa Dua provides a range of European food, Asian food and all the countries in the world.
Nusa Dua has a quite beautiful scenery. The atmosphere of the beach will hypnotize you in comfort.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana

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The statue is located in Bukit Unggasan - Jimbaran Bali. Masterpiece Balinese I Nyoman Nuarta. Currently developed as a cultural park and a Landmark for tourism in Bali and Indonesia.
The statue is a tangible god Vishnu in Hinduism is Lord Protector, riding a Garuda bird. Taken from the story "Garuda & empire" in which a sense of devotion and sacrifice of the bird Garuda to save his mother from slavery ultimately protected by the god Vishnu.
The statue was built with a height of 140 meters, is projected to bind tat space with visibility up to 20 miles so it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua up to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world

For the completion of the statue that has a height of 75 meters in Ungasan Village, South Kuta is still needed fresh funds amounting to Rp750 billion. GWK statue in the stage of development missed the target set. GWK was built in 1997 and is planned to start around the statue will be completed in 2005, but this project was stopped, due to funding problems.

Until now, the statue is made from a mixture of copper and brass and steel in certain parts to be coated with a mosaic of gold weighing 4,000 tons was only a head and body only.

Pura Uluwatu

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Pura Uluwatu
Temple is located at the southern tip of Bali island and towards the Indian Ocean, is a charming tourist attractions. This temple stands firmly upon the rock that jutted out to sea with a height of about 50 meters.

Uluwatu Temple is a temple located in the region Pecatu Village, Kuta District, Badung. Temple is located on the southwestern island of Bali on the bridge of rocks high and steep, and protrudes into the sea. It's a Sad Temple of Heaven which is believed by Hindus as a buffer from 9 of the wind. This temple was originally used to be a place worships a holy priest of the 11th century named professor Kuturan. He lowered the teachings of Indigenous Village with all its rules. This temple is also used to worship the holy priest that followed, namely Dang Hyang Nirartha, who came to Bali in late 1550 and end the trip with the so-called sacred or Ngeluhur Moksah in this place. The word is at the origin of the name Uluwatu Temple.

DENPASAR

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Denpasar City

Denpasar City is a city on the island of Bali and at once became the capital Province Bali , Indonesia .

Industrial growth of tourism on the island of Bali Denpasar City became the center of encouraging business activity, and put this city as an area that has a per capitas income and high growth in the province of Bali government will prepare three cities namely Medan, Denpasar and Makassar as a new metropolitan city. Spatial three cities were included in the National Spatial Plan

History

Denpasar name can mean new markets, before the region was part of the Badung kingdom , an empire that had stood since the 19th century, before the kingdom defeated by the Netherlands on September 20, 1906, in an event known as the heroic War of Puputan Badung.

After the independence of Indonesia, based on Law Number 69 Year 1958, Denpasar became the capital of the regional government of Badung Regency , in turn based on the Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs Number Des.52/2/36-136 dated June 23, 1960, Denpasar also defined as capital for Bali Province which was originally based in Singaraja.

Then based on Government Regulation No. 20 of 1978, officially became''Denpasar Denpasar City Administrative'', and along with the ability and potential of regional autonomy in organizing its territory, on January 15, 1992, under Law No. 1 of 1992, and Denpasar enhanced the status of a''municipality'', which was inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs on 27 February 1992.

Geography

Denpasar City at an altitude of 0-75 meters above sea level, located at position 8 ° 35'31 "to 8 ° 44'49" south latitude and 115 ° 00'23 "to 115 ° 16'27" East Longitude. While the area of Denpasar City 127.78 km ² or 2.18% of the total area of Bali Province. From the use of land, 2768 hectares are paddy land, 10,001 hectares are dry land and the remaining land area of 9 ha is another. Level of an average rainfall of 244 mm per month, with a fairly high rainfall occurred in December. While the average air temperature of about 29.8 ° C with the lowest average of about 24.3 ° C.

Badung River is a river that divides the city of Denpasar, the river empties into the Gulf of Benoa.

Population

Population growth rate per year in the city of Denpasar period 2000-2010 amounted to 4%, with a ratio of the male population more 4:57% compared to the female population.

Approximately 68.4% of the population converted to Hinduism , while the religion of Islam are the largest minority religion other than Christianity , Buddhism and Confucianism .

Economy

Strong influence on tourism development and improvement of economic structure changes in the city of Denpasar. But the economic structure of the city of Denpasar is slightly different when compared with the structure of the economy of Bali Province in general, by placing the sectors of trade , hotels and restaurants dominate the establishment of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) of Denpasar.

Were also boost the economy of Denpasar is the production of handicrafts in the form of handicrafts for souvenirs, such as carvings and statues. But the craft industry is being subjected to pressure, but because of the impact of the crisis and competition between regions, other pressure comes from competition between other Asian developing countries such as Vietnam , Thailand , India , Malaysia and China . Competitor countries is more to maximize the scale of production by utilizing the technology industry, while in Denpasar this handicraft industry still maintains dexterity (hand made) impeding the fulfillment of production quantity.

Tourism Strong influence on tourism development and improvement of economic structure changes in the city of Denpasar. But the economic structure of the city of Denpasar is slightly different when compared with the structure of the economy of Bali Province in general, by placing the sectors of trade , hotels and restaurants dominate the establishment of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) of Denpasar.

Tourism

The development of tourism and the attractiveness of the island of Bali, has indirectly encouraged the progress of development in the city of Denpasar. In 2000, the number of foreign tourists visiting reached 1,413,513 people, and places the highest number of tourists from Japan and then followed from Australia , Taiwan , Europe , Britain , America , Singapore and Malaysia .

Tourism development policy in Denpasar focused on environmentally sound tourism culture. As one of the centers of tourism development, Denpasar became a barometer for the progress of tourism in Bali, this can be seen with the emergence of various five-star hotels as a means of supporting the tourism activity.

Sanur beach is one of the coastal resorts are crowded. While Puputan Field is an area of green open space in the city of Denpasar also functions as the lungs of the city.

Government

Administratively, the city government is composed of 4 districts , 43 villages or villages with 209 hamlets . Currently the government of Denpasar has developed numerous innovations in improving services to the community, began to reorganize the system of administration of residence.

Health

Denpasar city has a good health service facilities in the province of Bali, there are three hospitals owned by the government include Denpasar Sanglah Hospital, Hospital Wangaya and RSAD Udayana and 13 pieces of private hospitals.

While in order to improve equity of health services to the community, the government of Denpasar has built 10 pieces of health centers and 26 health centers fruit, with the ratio of health centers per 100,000 population was 1.7.

Public Service

To serve the needs of clean water for communities in Denpasar, Denpasar City is served by public water utilities, and until 2003 had been able to serve 64.82% of the population. Source of raw water taps Denpasar is surface water and wells in the processing using Complete Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). While teaching systems using gravity and pumping system.

In tackling waste , government Denpasar utilizing Final Disposal (landfill) waste at Kauh Sanur Village , South Denpasar District area of 40 ha. From 2002 data, the amount of waste the city of Denpasar is as much as 127,750 m³, mostly domestic waste which reached 71.14%. But the volume of waste has been handled just as much as 1904 m, so much garbage that has not been served is 125,846 m³, or 98.5%. Overcoming the city government with the people apply the self-management system to address the problem of the buildup of waste in the landfill.

Nexus

Benoa harbor is the entrance to the city of Denpasar by sea and is currently managed by PT Pelindo III. This port is about 10 miles from downtown, and has been operating since the year 1924.

Means of land transportation in the city of Denpasar, especially for urban transportation is starting to ineffective and inefficient, until the year 2010 only 30% are still in operation, along with a lack of interest people to use transport services, which estimated that only about 3% of the total population . While growth in private vehicle ownership continues to increase to 11% per year, and are not comparable with the construction of new roads. Resulting in congestion in the city of Denpasar can not be avoided.

Sports, Arts and Culture

The main football club Perseden Denpasar is a football club community pride city of Denpasar, and made the Ngurah Rai Stadium as the headquarters and home games venues.

While arts and culture in the city of Denpasar roughly synonymous with art and culture generally, though here there has been a combination of interaction with other cultures along with the arrival of tourists from various circles. But traditional values are inspired by the rituals of Hinduism is still strong coloring of this city.

Role of Traditional Balinese society is still rooted in Denpasar, Bali Adat is included, values, norms and attitudes in society generally on kinship system patrilineal . However, over time some of the customary laws began to be contrasted by the society, especially in matters of gender and inheritance

Press and Media

The government of Denpasar has a radio station broadcasting, named RPKD ( Radio City Government of Denpasar ), founded in 2002, on FM frequency 91.45. Radio is addressed to the traffic information service in order to create security and comfort for road users in the city of Denpasar.

Bali TV is a private TV station in Denpasar, and is still a business group with the Bali Post , Denpasar Post , and Global Radio . Some newspapers that made the city of Denpasar as a center of publishing, among others, Radar Bali and Bali News . While some radio stations broadcasting in this town, among others, Radio Gema Merdeka , Radio Aneka Rama and so on.

Karangasem

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The regency of Karangasem is one of the nine regency in Bali, located in the eastern part of Bali, covering an area of 839.54 sq. kilometers. Karangasem Itself consist of eight Districts namely: Karangasem, mangosteen, Rendang, Strait, Sidemen, Bebandem, Brother, and Kubu.

Karangasem has an extraordinary variety of scenic landscapes. Low and high mountain ranges intermingle with Upland plain, tropical forests, teracced rice fields, beautiful beaches, culture and history of Archeological Remains, traditional "Bali Aga" village with Their way of life make-Karangasem worth visiting.

It is very easy to reach all of the interesting places in Karangasem, the which are supported by fairly good road conditions, Such facilities at hotels, restaurants, money changers, souvenir shops and others the which would you expect in a tourist environment.

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Karangasem Histories

Before 1908, the regency of Karangasem is the kingdom under the rule of kings. The last recorded king until 1908, was Ida Anak Agung Gde Djelantik who oversees 21 Charming, namely Karangasem, Seraya, Bugbug, Ababi, Abang, kidnap, Kubu, Tianyar, Pesedahan, Mangosteen, Antiga, Ulakan, Bebandem, Sibetan, Pesangkan, Strait , Muncan, Rendang, Besakih, the Sidemen and Talibeng.
After the Dutch master Karangasem, starting date of January 1, 1909 by Decree of the Dutch East Indies governor generals, dated December 28, 1908 Avg. 22, Karangasem kingdom was abolished and converted into Gauverments Lanschap under the leadership of Karangasem, I Gusti Gde Djelantik (adopted son of King Ida Anak Agung Gde Djelantik) who took the title Stedehouder. Kepunggawaan amount at the time reduced from 21 to 14, namely Karangasem, Bugbug, Ababi, Abang, Kubu, Manggis, Antiga, Bebandem, Sibetan, Pesangkan, Pesangkan Strait, Muncan, Rendang and the Sidemen.

With the Dutch East Indies Government Decision dated December 16, 1921 Avg. Stbl No. 27. 756 1921 commencing January 1, 1922, Gouvernements Lanschap Karangasem abolished, converted into autonomous regions, directly under the Government of the Netherlands East Indies, Karangasem formed, chaired by Regent Raad I Gusti Agung Bagus Djelantik, commonly known as Ida Anak Agung Bagus Djelantik, while as a secretary held by Controleur Karangasem.
As Regent Ida Anak Agung Bagus Djelantik still use Stedehouder title. Charming amount previously numbered 14 is reduced again so that the fruit into 8 pieces, namely: Rendang, Strait, Sidemen, Bebandem, Manggis, Karangasem, Abang, Kubu. By Decision of the Governor generals Dutch East Indies, dated 4 September 1928 No. I replaced with a bachelor's degree Stedehouder Ida Anak Agung Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah.

By Decision of the Governor generals Dutch East Indies, dated June 30, 1938 Avg. 1 commencing July 1, 1938 he was appointed Zelfbesteur Karangasem (formation of self-government). Along with the formation of Zelfbesteur Karangasem, commencing July 1, 1938 are formed precisely Zelfbesteur - Zelfbesteur across Bali, Klungkung, Bangli, Gianyar, Badung, Tabanan, Jembrana and Buleleng, where-autonomous self-government (Zelfbesteur) is incorporated into the federation in the form Paruman Great.
In 1942 Japan atahun go to Bali, Agung Paruman converted into Sutyo Renmei. In 1946 after the Japanese surrender, Bali became part of the Government and the Autonomous State of East Indonesia in Bali was changed to Council of Kings with domiciled in Denpasar and is chaired by a King.

In October 1950, the Autonomous Karangasem Karangasem shaped Governing Council, chaired by the chairman of the Governing Council is chaired by the Head Daily Swapraja (King) and assisted by members of the Assembly Government Day. In 1951, the term Member of the Assembly Government Day was changed to Member of Governing Council of Karangasem. Under Law no. 69 1958 commencing December 1, 1958, the autonomous regions is converted into second-level region of Karangasem.

Karangasem regency or Karangasem is a county located in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Its capital was in Amlapura. In this district lies the largest temple in Bali, the Pura Besakih.

Badung

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Badung District is a district located in the province of Bali , Indonesia . This area also includes the Kuta and Nusa Dua is a famous tourist attraction. Its capital was in Mangupura , formerly located in Denpasar . In 1999 riots in which the office of Regent of Badung in Denpasar burned to the ground. Badung regency currently led by a regent who is currently held by Anak Agung Gde Agung from Mengwi area, and as the Vice Regent of I Ketut Sudikerta.

Badung regency bordering Buleleng in the north, Tabanan regency in the west and the regency of Bangli , Gianyar and Denpasar city in the east.

In Badung many attractions to visit, for example:

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport
Waterfalls Nungnung
Makotek attractions in the village of Munggu
Ayung Rafting
Campgrounds Hamlet, Blahkiuh
Bungy Jumping
Village Evening
Village Plaga
Village Ship
Tipat War Pillows (Village Ship)
Dreamland Beach
Padang-Padang beach
Pecatu
Tukad bangkung Bridge (longest in Bali Nusa Highest in Southeast and East Asia
Badung Regency Government Center (Central District government's Largest and grandest in INDONESIA
Pura upgrading Puspem Badung
Seseh beach
Pantai Batu Bolong
Pantai Brawa
Industrial Area Badung (Roat Sunset Pass Road Bay, Kuta)
Oberoi Area Night Tour
Baha Village Tourism
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
Tantrum Sawangan
Regions BTDC Nusa Dua
Mandala Tour
Human Tragedy Monument Bali Bombing
Performing Arts East Kuta
Canggu beach
Pantai Jimbaran
Kedonganan beach
Pantai Kuta , Legian , Seminyak
International Regions Legian
Labuan Sait Coast
Nyang-Nyang beach
Suluban Coast 699
Gatot Kaca Statue Satria
Turtle breeding Deluang Sari
Pura Peti Tenget
Pura Pucak Tedung
Pura Sadha
Pura Taman Ayun
Pura Uluwatu

Buleleng

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Buleleng is a regency in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Singaraja is the capital city. Buleleng bordering the Java Sea in the north, the west district of Jembrana, Karangasem regency in the east and the regency of Bangli, Tabanan and Badung in the south.

Buleleng regency long beach segment about 144 km, 19 km it passes Tejakula District. Apart from being the largest agricultural producer in Bali (famous for its production of tangerines and salak bali Tejakula), Buleleng Regency also has a lot of tourism objects such as beach of Lovina, temples Pulaki, Air Sanih and certainly Singaraja city itself.

Bangli

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Bangli District is a district located in province Bali , Indonesia . Bangli Regency is the only district in Bali which has no beach.Bangli bordering Buleleng in the north, the district Klungkung and Karangasem in the east, and the regency of Klungkung , Gianyar in the south and Badung and Gianyar in the west.
In 2004 , Bangli have an area of 520.81 km ². The population numbered 197,210 souls. Tourist attraction in this area include Lake Kintamani . Its capital was in Bangli .