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Insight Guides: Explore Bali

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For a tiny island in the world's largest archipelago, Bali is blessed with astonishing diversity, with ancient temples, hedonistic beach parties, world-class surfing and isolated villages that continue to maintain artistic traditions and ancient customs. Insight Guide Explore Bali is the ideal pocket companion for your trip to this seductive, compact island: a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes from the city of Denpasar to the sea temple of Pura Tanah Lot.
Inside Explore Bali:
Discover this beautiful island, from the cultural hub of Ubud and the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) to the crystal-clear waters of Nusa Lembongan
Experience the best of Bali: absorb the island's spirituality at a temple festival, lounge on a white-sand beach and take in local art in Ubud
Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Balinese cuisine, traditional crafts, entertainment ranging from the Negara bull races to elegant temple dances, outdoor activities, and key historical dates
Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets
Pull-out map with useful plotted routes
Evocative photography captures the very best of this stunning island
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323 printed pages
Original publication
2017
Publication year
2017
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  • Svetlana Osipovashared an impression7 years ago
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  • sasha95has quoted5 years ago
    Treat any cut or abrasion immediately, as it can easily become infected in the humid climate. Betadine, a powerful non-stinging, broad spectrum antiseptic, is available in solution or ointment at any apotik (pharmacy).
  • sasha95has quoted5 years ago
    Reputable money-changers are ‘Kuta Central’ and ‘BMC’.
  • Elina Minnigalievahas quoted6 years ago
    performance takes place daily at 6pm (charge). Performed by around 100 male dancers, who are bare chested and hypnotically chant ‘cak cak cak’, the dance depicts a battle in which Prince Rama is helped to defeat the evil King Ravana by the monkey-like Vanara – hence it is sometimes called the monkey dance.
    Uluwatu Beach
    An alternative idea for sunset is to drive out of the temple car park and turn left. Follow the road to the end, and walk down the steps to the line of cliff-edge warungs (food stalls/cafés). En route, check out Uluwatu Beach by descending more steep steps to the left. The sandy beach is accessible at low tide through a cave. Afterwards relax in one of the many surfer hang-outs on the cliff above and watch a spectacular sunset over an ice cold beer. Only the most proficient

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