Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ubud & Around
Ubud takes a Balinese holiday and makes it sublime. In one easy package you plunge into the
incomparably rich culture of Bali while making certain that you never want for pleasure.
Compared to other parts of Bali where you might spend a day at the beach or on a tour
or otherwise idling away, Ubud fills your time with walks, performances, art museums, fine
food and much more. And it's all there ready for you. Generations of visitors haven't dimmed
the natural openness of the locals, who are generally thrilled that you are interested in their
beautiful temples, intriguing cultural ceremonies and beautiful land.
Set on the gentle slopes leading to Bali's highlands, Ubud enjoys weather that while tropical -
and often wet! - during the day, cools off with gentle mountain breezes at night. Its fabric
is striated with one surging river, stream and rice field channel after another. You're never
more than a few steps away from fast-flowing clear water. Walks in the countryside and river
valleys are journeys into natural beauty, where you will run out of words for 'green'.
When you're ready to see others do the work, attend any of the myriad cultural shows
staged nightly in and around town. These reveal the rich artistry of Balinese dance and
music. The settings are simple, which enhances the authenticity.
When you're feeling consumptive, you can choose from an array of creative and inviting
cafés, restaurants and shops. For rest, select from family-run guesthouses to world-class
resorts, and revive yourself in a spa.
Ubud is the kind of place where a stay of days turns into weeks.
HIGHLIGHTS
Becoming entranced by a traditional
dance
performance in and around Ubud (p197)
Tasting the many delights in Ubud, capital of
Balinese
cuisine
( p193 )
Ubud
Walking through fabulous scenery of the
gorgeous
Sungai Ayung valley
( p182 )
Sungai
Ayung
Yeh Pulu
Indulging your health and yourself at world-
class
spas
( p181 )
Exploring ancient wonders such as
Ye h Pu l u
(p201), the home of 14th-century stone
carvings depicting everyday life
