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About Bali
Bali rewards travellers who venture beyond Kuta and Seminyak. Ubud in the central highlands is surrounded by rice terraces, traditional woodcarving villages, and Hindu temples that host daily ceremonies. The east coast around Amed offers world-class snorkelling over a WWII shipwreck. The north is almost entirely tourist-free. The food is exceptional — nasi campur from a warung, suckling pig at Ibu Oka, fresh seafood on Jimbaran Bay at sunset. Bali has a distinct spiritual culture; dress modestly at temples and accept that the whole island runs on Indonesian time.
Highlights
Tegallalang Rice Terraces in the early morning — before the Instagram crowd, extraordinary light Tanah Lot at sunset — the most dramatic temple setting in Bali Ubud Monkey Forest — ancient temple complex in dense jungle Suckling pig at Ibu Oka, Ubud — the most famous lunch on the island Amed snorkelling — the USAT Liberty wreck, reachable by snorkel Ubud Cooking Class — half-day market visit and traditional Balinese recipe class
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Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check before you travel: Official entry information
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Cards are widely accepted in tourist areas, but carry cash for markets and rural spots.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; leave a tip in restaurants when no service charge is added, and small notes for drivers and guides.
Generally safe for tourists, but watch for petty theft (especially in crowded areas) and scams targeting foreigners.
Local SIMs from Telkomsel or XL Axiata are sold at the airport and in shops.
Bahasa Indonesia is official; English is widely spoken in tourist areas but limited in rural regions.
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