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| The brightest jewel ... | ||||||||||
| Breathtakingly beautiful, Bali is Indonesia's brightest jewel. It is bestowed by idyllic tropical beaches, lush green forests and slopes of terraced rice fields. Being a favorite destination to may tourists, Bali never runs out of attractions and wonders as there are too many things to explore. Spendid panoramas, genuine traditions, fabulous pieces of arts, as well as thousands of adventurous activities, all flooded in this one heaven on earth. | ||||||||||
| Art and culture are strongly bonded to Bali's unique form of Hinduism called Hindu Dharma. 80 % of Balinese people practice the Hindu faith. | ||||||||||
| Bali is such an enchanting island, not only because of its magnificent beaches but also because of its culture. Kuta beach is a little paradise for surfers. With international hotels, restaurants, shops and the magnificent beach, Kuta is a symbol of the ultimate holiday destination for many tourists. It is in Kuta, at Jalan Legian, where the Bali bomb blast occured - such tragedy not only for the Balinese but for the world. | ||||||||||
| The Tanah Lot temple is built on top of an enormous rock which is surrounded by the sea. It is one of the most photographed Bali landmark that you can see on postcards :) | ||||||||||
| There's a presidential palace in Tampak Siring and also a spring believed to be sacred. The waters here are believed to have curative power and the local people have been using its two bathing places for good health and prosperity. | ||||||||||
| The most spectacular mountainous landscape around Kintamani - with its deep crater lake and hot springs - makes this region an essential on any Bali itinerary. The villages give a view of the active Mount Batur volcano and Lake Batur, the largest lake in Bali. | ||||||||||
| Goa Gajah (Elephant cave) is an intriguing archeological mystery. A giant head with floppy ears over the entrance, sided by two statues. Excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six sculptures of nymphs holding waterspouts. | ||||||||||
| A Balinese funeral called Ngaben is an amazing and exciting event. It is a joyful occasion celebrating the passage from this life to the next. The body is carried to the cremation ground in a high, multi tiered tower made of bamboo, decorated with bright and colorful ornaments. | ||||||||||
| Bali is fondly called - the most beautiful island in the world - no wonder :) | ||||||||||
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