Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden with water features located in Mengwi subdistrict in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Henk Schulte Nordholt wrote in his book Negara Mengwi that Taman Ayun was renovated in 1750. The architect’s name is given as Hobin Ho.
The temple garden was featured on the television program Around the World in 80 Gardens. On 2012, the Subak cultural landscape of Bali including Pura Taman Ayun was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Virgin beach in East Bali is one of the best white sand beaches with crystal clear waters in Bali. Tucked away in a gorgeous bay surrounded by green cliffs and waving palm trees, Virgin beach is pure treasure. The soft white sand and calm turquoise waters make it the perfect beach for swimming and relaxing….
Snow flower or Edelweiss is a herbaceous perennial plant that typically grows on calcareous, rocky gorges and alpine pastures. The inflorescence consists of tiny flowers grouped in terminal inflorescences containing about 7 or 9 flower heads, measuring about 5-6 inches in diameter. Although relatively small compared to other islands in Indonesia, the story of the…
Besakih Temple is a pura complex in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Balinese Hinduism, and one of a series of Balinese temples. Perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of Gunung Agung, it is an…
Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang is a Balinese Hindu temple or pura located in the slope of Mount Lempuyang in Karangasem, Bali. Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang is considered as part of a complex of pura surrounding Mount Lempuyang, one of the highly regarded temples of Bali. The temples of Mount Lempuyang, represented by the highest pura…
Bali Safari and Marine Park, or Taman Safari Indonesia III is a branch of Taman Safari located in Gianyar, Bali. Bali Safari and Marine Park has many facilities, including: Animals in natural surroundings Recreation area Waterpark Fun Zone Cottages and bungalows Restaurants The zoo provides bus tours for visitors to view some 1000 animals from…
Sidemen Village is East Bali’s answer to the famous Jatiluwih rice terraces in West Bali – a stunning panoramic view of rural ingenuity and heritage. Here you’ll find a countryside community down the southern hillsides of Bali’s tallest mountain, Mount Agung. Swathes of paddies and plantations around the village are tended by their respective farming…
