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Ubud, in the tourist area of Gianyar regency, Bali, received an award as the best city in Asia by a magazine reader survey-based tourism in the United States, Conde Nast Traveler.

Rice terrace field in Ubud

The area was judged the best of the warm-hearted people, good atmosphere, the culture or the site, as well as accommodation, restaurants, and shop places. Ubud is selected as the best city in Asia with a score of 82.5 beating Bangkok, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, and Kyoto. However, it also carries heavy consequences to organize existing conditions. Ubud location is relatively near Denpasar, about 25 miles, offering a choice to stay. Through By Pass road Ngurah Rai and Ida Bagus Mantra By Pass, from Kuta takes only one hour. By staying in the area of southern Bali, the tourist will enjoy the beach, next to the still strong rural atmosphere fields. If you have excess money, enjoy varieties of luxury hotels on the outskirts of Ayung River. Hotels and villas are serving a variety of spectacular rice terraces and river cliffs. Another option, cottages and cabin tour around Puri Ubud. There you can mingle with the community. The tourist lodge owners to complete serve even with Mebanten service or prepare a variety of equipment offerings and religious ceremonies.

The secret of Ubud Pura

There are several stops that can be visited on the back of Ubud. One of them is Tegallalang. If you’re a fan of bikes, why not try using a bike. Do not worry, you can rent it. By bike, the whole atmosphere around will be easy to get caught. Make sure all the way down to Tegallalang, a village located 5 kilometers north of Ubud. It’s a village of wooden crafts which coupled with panoramic of rice terraces fields. Unfortunately, that beautiful stretch of scenery at some point the house was covered with rows of shops or craft shops. Go into the village streets, one of the Ceking village. The view presented, the atmosphere had caught the eye crafters.

Exiting the Tegallalang, then you can go to Pakudui, Sebatu. Known as the village Pakudui producing wooden statues, specially shaped Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK). That’s where the authenticity of making the sculptures will be enjoyed GWK directly. Sculptures are costing thousand, or hundreds of millions rupiah. Satisfied with various handicrafts, prepare yourself to get the spiritual atmosphere of Bali, just 400 meters to the east Pakudui. That’s where Pura Gunung Kawi, Sebatu, is located. Serene and peaceful feeling was immediate once we were in front of the temple. There are three named Gunung Kawi temple in Bali, all in Gianyar Regency. Besides the Sebatu, there appears Pura Gunung Kawi and Bitra Siring. In the middle of the day, some food stalls and restaurants in Ubud was waiting. If you are a tourist who can eat all kinds of food, pork roll of Bu Oka shop in complex Puri Ubud worth to visit.

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