Bali – the land where one can find peace and get in touch with their inner self. Known for meditation and yoga retreats, this Indonesian island has a lot more to offer. The volcanic mountains, temples atop the mountains, and the beaches are some of the spots that attract tourists from all over the world.

What To See

If you are planning to go on a Bali vacation, here are 10 things you should absolutely not miss:

Temples

No Bali vacation is complete without a visit to the iconic temples spread around Bali. Here are three of the most captivating temples you should not miss:

Tanah Lot Temple

Situated in the middle of the sea, atop a huge rock, this temple is simply beautiful, to say the least. This temple is for the guardians of the sea and cannot be reached at all times during the day. The water around the temple recedes at certain timings, and this is when tourists can get closer to the temple.

Uluwatu Temple

Another sea temple perched upon a cliff. This temple is at the edge of the cliff, enabling it to be visible from many angles from below. The sunset at Tanah Lot is also very famous and attracts many tourists. The amphitheatre at the temple hosts many cultural shows in the evening.

Besakih Temple

Another famous temple in Bali. Also known as the mother temple of Bali, this is situated on the Agung Mountain in East Bali. This is the largest of the all the temples at Bali and is the only temple open for devotees from all caste groups.

Sightseeing

Kintamani

Mount Batur is still an active volcano and offers some rare sight when you watch it from Kintamani. There are restaurants with decks overseeing the volcano mountain. With a lake and lively vegetation on one side and a part totally burnt by the volcano can be quite the view for your sumptuous meal.

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

These landscapes full of paddy fields in west Bali is very scenic and beautiful. This is a must see to know about the agricultural side of this beautiful island.

Goa Gajah

Known as the elephant cave, this is an archeological site that gives you a taste of Bali relics. Situated close to Ubud, this historical site can take you back to the 10th century and also show where priests meditated.

For Kids And Adults

Ubud Monkey Forest

Also known as the sacred monkey forest, this forest houses some of the gray long-tailed macaques and has many monkeys roaming around not only inside but outside the forest as well.

Bali Safari & Marine Life

This is the largest animal park in Bali and has over 60 different species of animals enjoying the enclosures that are very close to their natural habitats. One can enjoy the safaris, night safari and a number of shows that take place every day.

Shopping

Shopping is one of the biggest agendas of a Bali vacation. Here are some places you can find those interesting artifacts and tchotchkes in:

Ubud Art market

Locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud, this art market is open all seven days a week and one can find a variety of handcrafted items to adorn their homes.

Hobo Bali

While you can get most of the regular décor items in shopping malls, this store offers Bohemian décor items you can adorn your house with. Bali décor items are world famous and here is your chance to get something unique and catchy.