BADUNG DISTRICT

• Taman Ayun Temple in the village of Mengwi, is one of the grandest temples of the island. Until the end of the last century, Mengwi was one of the main island kingdoms, and this temple was built around 1740. Pura Taman Ayun is a water garden temple, symbolizing the cosmic union of sea and mountain. The architectural structure has three courtyard symbolizing the order of the cosmos - nista (impure/demonic); madia (middle/human); and utama (godly), the most sacred (utama) is the inner court. The shrines are made and decorated in the finest traditions of Balinese carving.

• Sangeh, the monkey forest is considered to be a sacred and the only primary forest in the south of Bali. Dwelling by hundred of monkeys and the forest is consisted of nutmeg (Phala in Indonesian)

• Kuta Legian and Seminyak beach, stretched from Bali International airport, Tuban village until the northside of Canggu Beach. The beach was introduced to tourist on early of 1930's. And mass tourism was started on 1960's populared by Australian hippies and surfers. Kuta soon boomed. The traditional and simple bamboo beach bungalows were turned into homestay, then into hotels and Kuta has become one of the most dynamic places in Indonesia, a place to encounter new ideas and lifestyles and a place to experience all manner of pleasures. In here you will find array of world class brand fashion, International restaurants and hotels.

• Jimbaran beach, located in the south of Bali International airport, just developed on early 80's when International hotels Four Seasons Resort hotel, Bali Intercontinental hotel and The Ritz Carlton Bali were built. Lately Jimbaran beach is much popular for the array of seafood beach front cafes where you can enjoy Balinese style grilled fresh fishes and seafood while enjoying the sunset or sound of waves. Jimbaran beach is also having a nice surfs for beginners.

• Bukit Ungasan and Bukit Pecatu. Located on the south of Jimbaran on small limestone hill. The beached are white sandy and famous among surfers. The best surfing points are available at Suluban beach, Labuan sait and Bingin beach. Just 10 minutes after climbing up the hill you will find the most tallest statue (no finished yet) call Garuda Wisnu Kencana

• Uluwatu temple. The 11th century temple built by powered Java priest Dang Hyang Nirarta. The temple is an architectural marvel situated on the headland at the western tip of the plateau.

• Nusa Dua and northside village of Tanjung Benoa are beachside area sheltered by coral reef making them an ideal beach holiday for family. The southern area is the area specialy developed for tourism isulated from Balinese environment. Here you can find almost all world branded hotels such as Hilton, Hyatt, Club Med, Melia etc. While on the northside some smaller hotels were builts among local environment. Tanjung Benoa is also wellknow for the center of water sport facilities in Bali.