5 Fantastic Reasons to Go to Bali, Indonesia
1) You're in for a splendid art attack. Ubud is touted as the creative center of Bali, with dozens of art galleries and museums featuring the works of local and foreign artists. The Don Antonio Blanco Museum is perhaps the most renowned, not just for being the place to see the Spanish artist's masterpieces, but also for the amazing landscape and architecture of the museum. It boasts a lovely garden and distinct Balinese design. Other notable museums include Agung Rai Museum of Art, Neka Art Museum, Museum Puri Lakisan, Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women, and Museum Rudana.
2) Retail therapy is not going to be a problem. With Ubud brimming with creative minds and hands, shopping is bound to be a unique experience. Its boutique shops and stores showcase beautifully handcrafted wares that are the perfect souvenirs and gifts to take back home. Why go to a typical mall when the Ubud Market is a much more interesting shopping destination?
3) It's teeming with historical and cultural sites that are astounding to behold. There's the Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave, Puri Saren Agung or Royal Palace, and Gunung Kawi or Poet Mountain, not to mention a handful of impressive Hindu temples that are all worth checking out.
4) You can have your fill of indulgent pampering. Rejuvenate yourself with some soothing Eastern, or Western, holistic treatments at the many spas and meditation centers in Ubud. Everything from massages to acupuncture can be enjoyed.
5) You get the chance to see monkeys, lots of them, at the Ubud Monkey Forest. This amazing nature reserve is home to more than 300 of the frisky creatures and has at least 115 tree species. The forest is also where you will see the Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal Temple or the Temple of the Dead. If you're interested in exploring this Ubud attraction, a fine place to stay would be Barong Resort and Spa, which is located within the forest itself. Offering luxurious accommodations and excellent services, this Bali resort and spa makes for a convenient retreat after an eventful day of sightseeing.