Bali
The island of Bali is a part of Republic of Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world with over 18.000 islands. Bali known as a popular destination for tourism because of its natural attraction, perfect climate and relaxed atmosphere. This island also known as the friendly place.
Bali is located in the eastern and southern hemipheres. It's positioned in Southeast Asia, in central Indonesia, and sits just to the east of the island of Java, and just west of the island of Lombok. It's bordered by the Bali Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Top Attractions
1. Trunyan Village - Near Gunung Batur volcano and not to be missed if you like gorey stuff. This is a major tourist attraction because of the ancient practices its people still observe. Instead of cremating or burying the deceased, the people of Trunyan leave the dead out in the open air to decay. Fascination with this practice has brought many visitors to Trunyan's cemetery, in the nearby village of Kuban, which is accessible only by boat.
2. Monkey Forest - This forest comprises entirely of towering pala trees. The monkeys living here, are considered sacred, in an association from the Ramayana epic, where prince Rama allied himself with the monkey hero Hanoman to attack the area of Alengka. When visiting this forest, your valuable things (jewelry, cameras, etc.) should be left behind or stored in your bag as the monkeys here are attracted to the glossy object. Located in the heart of the primary forest in Southern Bali called Sangeh.
3. Taman Burung Bali Bird Park - Gianyar is home to more than a thousand of birds from throughout Indonesia and all over the world. Set in a spectacular gardens filled with lush tropical plants and water features. The park is also has a good restaurant for guests to interact with nature by having breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea with birds. Located in Batubulan.
4. Goa Gajah Bedulu's Elephant Cave - This is one of the southern region's most famous tourist sights. In addition to the caves hand-tunneled through the face of the mountain, the complex above the Petanu River includes temples, statues, pavilions and three bathing pools. The exterior of the cave is an elaborately carved demonic head. The cave is pitch dark, so take a flashlight. To the left is a niche with a statue of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god and son of Shiva. In the centre, to the right of a crumbled statue, are three linga (upright carved stones symbolizing male fertility), each alongside three smaller yoni, or female forms.
5. Gitgit Waterfall - The most impressive waterfall on the island. Located not far to the town of Singaraja, on the north coast of Bali. Within walking distance through the jungle, you will find that this place is worth to be visited.
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