Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It is strategically located in the heart of Ubud Village, precisely located in region Padang Tegal Village, Ubud Sub district and Gianyar Regency. Monkey Forests in Balinese Language called Wanara Wana are spread out in the island and Ubud Monkey Forest itself own very important function of the continuity the monkey habitat in Bali. Meanwhile the local community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly.

Luwak coffee

Luwak Coffee or Civet Coffee is coffee made from coffee cherries which have been eaten by  and passed through the digestive track of the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxorus Hermaphroditus).

After collected the beans are processed hygienically, and given only a medium roast so as to not destroy the complex flavors that develop through the process.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Tegalalang countryside is located at 5 km northern part of Ubud Village and owns the magnificent view of rice terrace. The rice terrace is designed very beautiful with exquisite hollowing rice field and precisely located on the hill bank. In this place, you will see the Balinese farmer do their rice field in oblique area complete with system irrigation. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama of valley with rice terrace and coconut trees ornament. Tegalalang rice terrace is one of the tourist icon in Ubud Bali and many visited by tourist every day.

Batuan Temple

Batuan Temple is a local Balinese Hindu Temple looked after by the local resident of Batuan countryside. The temple is designed very beautiful with full Balinese ornaments and the roof of temple building is made from the fiber of chromatic black palm tree. It is strategically located beside of the main road from Denpasar to Ubud. Batuan Temple were founded in the year 944 isaka (1020AD) 

 

Mas Village

Mas Village is one of villages in Bali fundamentally identified as an artistic countryside by focusing in artistic of wood carving. Mas village is located in Ubud sub district and Gianyar Regency, east part of Bali. It owns the typical style of wood carving art by placing forward the distinguish synergy the humanism and naturalism. The village’s popularity as an art village is famous in the national and world level which is not forgetting from highness name of some maestros which has borne and found the spirit and soul. The famous maestro who was born in this village is Ida Bagus Tilem.

 

BATUAN AND LOD TUNDUH (PAINTING VILLAGE)

Paintings of Bali have experienced remarkable evolution. Traditionally another means of expressing religious and mythological ideas, paintings of Bali have been subjected to a number of influences, including deep interaction with Western painters who came and lived in Bali. 

As with any other artistic expression found in the island, these influences have been uniquely adapted into Bali’s personality, creating new nuances and styles of paintings that are distinctly Balinese.

Instead of religious or mythical characters of wayang, contemporary paintings present nature, daily lives of Balinese, or even tourists. The shades of coal gray that dominate traditional paintings are now accompanied by vibrant play of color capturing Jalak Bali or Gunung Agung in the morning sun. The Raja of Ubud was known for his fondness of art and paintings, and his openness to foreigners.

Celuk Village

Celuk village is the famous village in Bali as a tourist destination cause of the local residents is very proactive and full of innovation to the gold and silver crafting. This country side is located in sub district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency and owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver crafting. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold crafting.

Tohpati Village (Batik and hand weaving)

Tohpati is widely known as the centre of handmade Balinese Batik with various colors and shapes. Here the visitors will be exhibited the Batik making and hand weaving process. Finally you can buy some to bring home. The specialties of Balinese Batik can be seen from the strong Javanese motifs; some of modern Batik applies the paintings objects, such as Balinese culture, ceremonies, beautiful sites, or mythological figures. Batik is one of the most beautiful wearable art and the approach to the other side of Balinese rich culture.

BARONG & KERIS DANCE

Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality. The barong is a strange creature, half shaggy dog and half lion, propelled by two men like a circus clown-horse. The widow-witch rangda is bad though and certainly not the sort of thing you’d like to meet on midnight stroll through the rice paddies. The Barong dance is truly a triumphant display of bright colors and graceful movements.