Travelling Tips to Ubud

Bali has become a top attraction to visit by tourist around the world. This is the most popular island in Indonesia. Which locations do you want to visit if you desire to go to Bali? If the answer is going to beach, try to make another plan. You can go to Ubud, Gianyar.

Don’t be afraid about the distance and accommodations. Since 1930s, Ubud has been becoming tour destination. Transportation, accommodation, and restaurants can be found easily in Ubud. Here are some travelling tips to Ubud.

Transportation

From Kuta, you can go to Ubud by Shuttle bus. The ticket costed Rp 50.000. Don’t go to Ubud by Taxi, it would be more expensive to reach there. If you want to reach Ubud by car, you can rent a car to be brought to Ubud.

Going Around in Ubud

There is no Taxi in Ubud. There is only local ‘taxi’ that seems like a rental car. You can find it in central Ubud, such as Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Raya Ubud.

Along the street you will find people offering their ‘taxi’, but don’t forget to bargain to get the deal. The alternative one is renting a bicycle or motorcycle.

There are 3 centers of the crowd in Ubud, they are Jalan Hanoman, Jalan Monkey Forest, and Jalan Raya Ubud.

Accomodations

The uniqueness of Ubud is having various accommodations even though their price is not different  totally.  Every accommodations offers an unique architecture and different experiences.

For low budget hotel, you can find hotel or homestay along  Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Raya Ubud. There are many cheap priced hotels around here.

Foods

 Bali’s foods upto Western culinary can be found in Ubud.  A growing up restaurant is Mexican food. You can taste Mexican menu at Nuri’s Taco, Burrito.

For Bali’s foods, you can visit Warung Enak and Warung Murni. For the cheap one of menu, just taste Kedewatan mix rice. And for relaxing, you can visit to cafes or lounge in Ubud.

Shopping

Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) becomes one of shopping destination, but you have to be smart in bargaining.  

Another shopping place is Pasar tegallalang. Close to Ubud, you can visit Pasar Seni Sukawati (Art Market).

Things To Do

There are many things you can do in Ubud. In the morning you can do Yoga at Yoga Center or even in Hotel you stay for.

Biking and hiking can be done also in Ubud. Or even, Rafting is a very nice activity.

For you who loves art, can be visiting 5 culturan themed museum. There is also Marketing themed museum, only one in the world. 

At night, you can watch and enjoy Wayang Kulit, Kecak Dance, and Legong Dance. There are many places providing dance shows, such as Pura Dalem and Puri Agung Saren. 

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Ubud

Ubud is a district in Bali located 35 Km northeast of Bali’s International Airport, amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the central foothills of Gianyar Regency. Ubud is one of Bali’s major arts and culture centers, because of that Ubud has a large tourism industry.

Based on 8^th legend tells that Javanese priest, Rsi Markendya, who meditated at the confluence of two rivers at the Ubud locality of Campuan. Here he founded the Gunung Lebah Temple on the valley floor, the site of which remains a pilgrim destination.

The town was originally important as a source of medicinal herbs and plants. Ubud gets its name from the Balinese word ‘Ubad’ (medicine).

Ubud is famous for it's regularly nightly traditional dance performances, which are part of the traditional culture and are arranged for tourists on a regular schedule. Hindu-Balinese ceremonies take place on a nearly daily basis, especially in the European summer, which is the driest and coolest season here.

Ubud is popular in part today because it is the best place in Bali to break out of the tourist mode and get off the beaten path, although far from undiscovered. Hotels are plentiful; home stays and Indonesian guesthouses (losmen) are easily available to the foreign tourist. Many tourists simply base their entire stay in the city and travel to other destinations from Ubud.

Tourism on the island developed after the arrival of Walter Spies, an ethnic German born in Russia who taught painting and music, and dabbled in dance. Spies and foreign painters Willem Hofker and Rudolf Bonnet entertained celebrities including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Barbara Hutton, H.G. Wells and Vicki Baum. They brought in some of the greatest artists from all over Bali to teach and train the Balinese in arts, helping Ubud become the cultural centre of Bali.

Beside viewing any cultural and art places here, you can do some fun activities. For women you can join in cooking class. Plenty of restaurants in all prices ranges and classes are located in Ubud. For those who enjoy the local food, a walking tour of the traditional markets and herb gardens around Ubud provides clear explanation of the essential ingredients in Indonesia cooking. Combine this with a cooking class and you will learn how to recreate Ubud at home. You can also walking or jogging in the morning while looking at beautiful views in surrounding of Ubud.   

So, just come to Ubud, and get some unforgettable experiences here. After you are going home from Ubud, friendly and peaceful feel will be remained in your heart. And its natural beauty seems like inviting you to come to Ubud again for the next time. 

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