Most Visited Places in Bali? Be sure to add these to your Bali travel itinerary!
Bali is full of amazing travel destinations to visit and explore for inspiration, so to guide you in planning your Bali itinerary and ensure you don't skip the top activities to go to and discover, we've put together this comprehensive guide to the top places to go in Bali on your holiday.
This guide will cover the top travel destinations to visit across the island and some of the top activities to enjoy there. It will also highlight the most popular places to visit in Bali for families, couples, and honeymooners. Keep on reading to learn more!
1. Bali Beaches
Beaches in Bali are numerous, and each is popular. Bali beaches vary from palm-lined white sand shores in the south of the island, such as Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Sanur and the cliff-lined hidden beaches in Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Dreamland, and Bingin. Bali beaches also include striking black sands along the western and northern shorelines and sleepy, undiscovered coves in between.
A once popular destination for surfer's paradise, Bali's beaches welcome visitors looking for the perfect vacation with fantastic hotels and top-quality facilities. It is possible to discover your favorite beach in Bali. There are a few "secret" and "hidden" beaches on that southern Bukit peninsula waiting to be explored.
2. Pura Tanah lot
Tanah Lot is among the island's most famous temples, situated at the top of a cliff and is surrounded by the ocean waves which constantly crash into the base of the rock. The temple is beautiful, with the blue ocean and sky during the day. The scene is most dramatic at sunset as its silhouette forms one of Bali's iconic picture postcards.
Tanah Lot honors the spirit guardians of the sea. It's one of Bali's most important sea temples. The beachfront site is filled with smaller shrines and places for leisure and entertainment, like shops, a culture park where dance performances are regularly performed, and restaurants where you can have dinner at sunset with stunning views.
3. Uluwatu temple
Uluwatu is among Bali's most revered sea temples, situated on a soaring rock in the island's southwest Bukit peninsula. In the daytime, you can admire the beautiful ocean views from the walls and the cliff's borders. You may also see grey macaques with long tails found in the surrounding forest.
In the late afternoon, you can enjoy dramatic sunsets or make reservations early to secure an open-air amphitheater nearby. Kecak fire dances can be seen in the evening, with the sunset and the ocean as a beautiful background. The waves below the cliff and the temple are hailed as among Bali's best and internationally-known surf spots.
4. Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple, the 'mother temple' in Bali, is situated on the southern slope of Mount Agung - Bali's tallest highest point. Besakih is the biggest temple in Bali, with 18 different sanctuaries, each belonging to distinct caste groups. They are surrounded by a central complex comprising three main temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity, specifically Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu.
Besakih was designated a World Heritage Site in 1995. However, it is not yet vested. There are at most 70 religious events or ceremonies which are held annually here; every site has its very own special anniversary. The best times to visit are early mornings and evenings when the temple is quieter.
5. Ubud Monkey Forest
Ubud Monkey Forest is a natural forest preserve home to an influx of gray long-tailed macaques. It is officially known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. It is among Ubud's most well-known attractions. It is preserved because of a community-based conservation program. The forest is located within walking distance of Ubud's city center.
In addition to watching the playful monkeys in their natural environment and swinging in canopies, lying on pathways, or eating bananas, visitors can also enjoy cool walks on paved paths through the lush nutmeg forests. Ancient beautiful temples with creepy guardian statues encased with moss also make the monkey forest home.
