Exploring Bali: Temples, Forests, Beaches, Markets, and Culture

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Bali is a land full of mysteries worth exploring regarding culture, people, nature, forests,
temples not forgetting its magnificent beaches and lake (Bali Golden Tour, 2018). The
experience and feeling are hard to fathom not unless someone has visited Bali once then there is
that compelling force to go back and stay for good in such a place. Bali island lies in the heart of
a tropical climate, and the topography of the island is composed of mountains, valleys, and lakes
among other physical features. As the island of the god, there are numerous temples named by
the people of Bali such as Thousands of Temple.
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Temples
The Bali Tanah Lot temple is situated in the coastal plain of the Beraban countryside. The
temple is stationed on a rock estimated to be 3 acres and is easily reachable through walking
since it is just 20 meters away from the Coastal lip. This temple has become one of the most
popular tourist destinations due to the spectacular panoramic view of the sun. Pedanda Sakti
Wau Rau is one of the founders of this temple, and he came from the region of East Java and was
heading to Bali region around the 16th century. It is while meditating on the rock where the
temple was built on that he felt under the conviction that he suggested construction of a building
dedicated for worshiping God and that is how the temple came into existence.
Forests
The Bali Ubud monkey forest is a small rainforest infested with a troop of monkeys and
other different tropical animals. The forest is strategically located as it is situated in the heart of
Ubud village. The name Wanara Wana in Balinese spread out rapidly providing the continuity of
the monkey habitat in Bali (Hastings, 2018). The local community around the forest has been
beneficial in maintaining the habitat so that they can protect and preserve the wild animals.

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Beaches
Beaches such as the Bali Lovina beach have become one of the most popular tourist destinations
in the northern region of Bali due to the calm ocean water, the black sand and fantastic sea
creatures such as the dolphins. One favorite wonder in Lovina is watching the dolphins during a
tour. Other amazing places in Lovina include the Hot water Banjar, the Buddhist shrine and the
Gigit waterfall.
Markets
Candi Kuning market is an ancient market situated close to the entrance of the Botanical
garden. It is in this market that one can find an array of fresh fruits, vegetables and spices
together with the exotic type of flowers such as the orchids and roses. One will find spices such
as the pepper and turmeric (Dolnicar, 2008). There is various kind of souvenir found in this place
worth taking home to friends and family. The market is also surrounded by restaurants where
tourists can rest while taking their meals.
Museums
The Bali Subak Museum is considered as a Balinese traditional agriculture equipment
museum. It has archived ancient documentation that serves as a reminder to the young generation
of the Subak organization that has a global reputation (Turopia, 2018). The Subak museum
harbors exhibitions such as farmers tools and has a visual audio section that narrates about the
Subak activities in developing water irrigation techniques such a tunnel channeling water from a
pool to the farm.
Art and culture
The Batuan village is famous for displaying Balinese artwork and paintings making it a
popular tourist destination center (Hastings, 2018). The village has been praised due to the