Chic holidays on the island of Bali attract tourists at any time of the year. Some travelers fly to this paradise for a few weeks, while others stay here for the so-called wintering. What is the holiday like in Bali? Interesting, relaxing and captivating. Here everyone will find for themselves what they are looking for. What are the must-see places upon arrival? Find out in this article.
Abandoned Park
If tourists dream of seeing one of the most unusual places on the island of Bali, then they should go to the Sanur resort area. You can go there on your own or with a guide. The abandoned amusement park in Bali is not marked on most tourist maps, but it is definitely worth a visit.
The construction of all attractions and facilities was completed in 1997, after the opening, both travelers and locals liked to come here. However, the park was closed in 2000 and has been slowly falling apart ever since. It is still not known exactlywhy this happened, but locals say the park went bankrupt due to the economic crisis.
Arriving at the place, tourists will first see the destroyed ticket offices. Some travelers report that locals sometimes ask for money to enter the park, even though it is free.
Apocalypse films can be made in this place, it looks so unusual. All attractions and other structures are gradually entangled with vines. The area of the park is about 10 hectares; you can spend more than one day on this entertainment in Bali. This place is perfect for a themed photo shoot. It offers a beautiful view of the ocean, so if you wish, tourists can wander along the coast or swim.
Waterbom water park
Both children and their parents will like it here. "Waterbom" is the largest water park in Bali, and one of the best in Asia. Tickets can be purchased here for one or two days. The entrance price is from 520 thousand rupees for an adult and from 370 thousand rupees for a child. Waterbom water park is one of the best entertainment for kids in Bali. There are a lot of various water attractions here, but if you try, you can visit them all in 1 day. Waterbom water park is open from 9 am to 6 pm.
By the way, here you can not only have a great time swimming in the pools and riding the rides, tourists can also dine at the restaurant and go shopping. There are always a lot of visitors in the water park, mostly couples with children and youthcompany.
12 different water slides are available for tourists. On some of them, a pair of rolling into the water is possible. One of the pools is equipped with a very entertaining playground that kids will love. And while the kids frolic in the water, parents can relax on one of the many sun loungers.
It is unrealistic to get lost in the Waterbom water park, there are signs everywhere, including in Russian. Before visiting the water slides, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the safety precautions. Some park staff speak some Russian. A day spent at Waterbom will be interesting and exciting. In the evening, tired tourists can visit a cafe, and then go for a relaxing massage.
Elephant Park
If tourists are planning to visit this wonderful place, they should come to Taro village. In the park, tourists will be able to see elephants, which belong to an endangered species, about 30 of them live here. This is one of the best places to stay in Bali, which will be interesting for both adults and children.
Before, there were no elephants on the island, they were brought here by the Mason spouses, who founded the park. The animals came from the island of Sumatra, where they were hunted by poachers and even by ordinary peasants, whose crops they destroyed from time to time. Jani and Neyjal decided to save the elephants. The Masons managed to transport the animals, the hard journey took 6 days.
The park was founded in 1997, and by 2000, a museum dedicated to elephants was also opened on its territory. Here tourists canlook at a special exhibit - the skeleton of a mammoth. The museum has a lot of outlandish ancient things, artifacts, works of art. Having examined all the exhibits, travelers can visit a souvenir shop. In the restaurant, which is located on the territory of the park, tourists can taste dishes of both European and local cuisine.
Bali beaches
A lot of surfers come here every year, but that doesn't mean you can't swim or soak up the white sand here. The best beach holiday in Bali can be found in the east of the Bukit Peninsula. This place is especially popular with families with children. The Nusa Dua beach area attracts lovers of a relaxing holiday. Not far from this place are the most luxurious hotels and premium restaurants. Entrance to the coast is paid. It is very beautiful here, tourists will definitely like the local exotic nature, white sand and no waves.
Another great beach for families with children is Jimbaran. The infrastructure is well developed here, there is ample parking. After relaxing on the beach, you can visit one of the many restaurants. Experienced travelers recommend spending at least one day here.
Another great place to stay - "Secret Beach". Here tourists will find dazzling white sand, a picturesque view of the coast and the azure sea. Many travelers call this place paradise. Especially the Secret Beach will appeal to lovers of wild recreation. The infrastructure here is not yet particularly developed, but there are cafes where you can have a bite to eat.
Tanakh Lot Temple
This popular attraction was seen on postcards by some tourists even before they arrived in Bali. Pura Tanah Lot is beautiful. Due to the unusual location, it seems that the temple is hovering above the strong waves crashing against the stones. Pura Tanah Lot in Bali is the best place for a spiritual, calm, measured rest.
You can approach the temple right along the seabed at low tide, but tourists are not allowed into the pura itself. But this does not upset travelers, because you can visit the cave where, according to legend, the sacred snake lives. Experienced tourists recommend visiting the temple in the evening, as the days are always too crowded. Chinese travelers especially like to come here in large groups, who are known for their love to communicate very loudly. Therefore, if a tourist wants peace and solitude, then it is better to postpone your visit to a later time.
Play parks for kids
If parents take a child with them on vacation, then they definitely need to visit one of the amusement parks in Bali. Tourists will definitely enjoy a variety of rides, bowling, swimming pools and trampolines.
If travelers live in the Gianyar area, they can visit the Kids World game park. It is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. A ticket for a child costs 100 thousand rupees (100 rupees is 92.62 rubles), admission is free for adults. There is a swimming pool, trampolines and inflatable slides.
Another popular play park for kids is LollipopPlayland and Cafe . The institution is part of a network of children's clubs, which are not only in Bali, but also in other countries. Other Lollipop game parks are located in New Zealand and Australia. Here, attractions, exciting competitions and water activities await children. open every day from 9 am to 7 pm Entrance for a child - 40 thousand rupees, for an adult - 90 thousand rupees.
Butterfly Park
This Bali holiday destination is sure to please lovers of beautiful insects. Although the Butterfly Park does not have an impressive size, it will definitely be interesting here. A trip here can be combined with other attractions, travelers will definitely have enough time for this.
The Butterfly Park opened its doors to tourists in 2015. Here travelers can learn everything about the development of a beautiful insect and the distribution of individual species. The park has a special hall where about 500 different butterflies live. You can’t grab them and touch them with your hands, you can only observe. Some tourists are lucky, and the butterflies sit on them themselves, in which case they can be photographed. Before visiting the park, travelers will have to buy an entrance ticket for 100,000 rupees. If desired, tourists can visit the souvenir shop.
Terraces of Zhatiluvih
Tourists looking for exotic things to do in Bali should definitely visit this attraction. Zhatiluvih terraces are not ordinary rice fields that are common throughout Asia, but real man-made masterpieces. Experiencedtravelers recommend not only capturing these beauties in photographs, but also wandering through the endless rice fields. This unusual place remains in memory for a long time.
In Bali, rice is still cultivated by hand, just like it was centuries ago. The appearance of the fields is constantly changing depending on the stage of maturation of the plants. Therefore, some tourists can catch water-filled and seemingly lifeless rice fields, while others will see ripe beautiful ears. But Zhatiluvih terraces are beautiful at any time, so you can go here in any season.
Botanic Garden Ubud
This garden will be of interest to those who are interested in abandoned places. Botanic Garden Ubud was founded in 2009. Its creator was a German named Reisner. The botanical garden was small, it occupied an area of about 6 hectares. Stefan Reisner leased this land and used it for planting interesting plants, including quite rare ones. Tourists especially liked the unique collection of orchids collected by the German.
Unfortunately, in 2016, the botanical garden, located near the city of Ubed, ceased to exist and added to the list of abandoned places on the island of Bali. Now the once beautiful territory is almost completely overgrown with ordinary tropical plants. But if tourists are looking for unusual entertainment in Bali, then they will be interested in visiting the former Botanic Garden Ubud.
Sekumpul Waterfall
There are plenty of entertainment options for young people in Bali. Experienced travelers recommendvisit the Sekumpul waterfall - the largest on the island. The path to the sights lies through a beautiful grove, then tourists will have to descend into the gorge. Approaching the foot of the waterfall, everyone can take photos, and then go for a swim. This is a very beautiful place, here you can feel all the power and versatility of the tropical nature of Bali.
Advice from experienced tourists
If a traveler plans to visit Bali for the first time, then it is advisable for him to make a list of must-see places while still at home. There are so many attractions here that a tourist can simply get confused and forget to see something important and interesting.
The island often hosts a variety of festivals, such as Day of Silence or New Year's festivities. Here you can see a real cremation or watch cockfights. All this is so spectacular and colorful that it would be very disappointing to miss such events. Therefore, you also need to find out the schedules of various festivities and processions while still at home. If a tourist does not want to plan his entertainment in Bali on his own, he can contact his tour operator or special agencies.
