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Lake Buyan

Lake buyan Just beside lake Tamblingan, it looks like as a twin lake from the sky.You can see this lake is surrounded by coffee and clove plantation.From Bedugul with it's Bratan lake, it will take only around 15 minutes toward the north before we can see in the left Lake Buyan with it's glass like still waters. Following the road winding up the hill, through groups of monkeys on the road sides, we will arrive at the junction on the top of the hill, in this junction take the left turn ( the straight direction go toward Singaraja city of north Bali ). Starting here to the west, we will see one of the most beautiful nature and vegetation scenery on the island. On this quiet scenic asphalt road, we will find green grass on the road sides, trees, plantations and farms on the right side of the road, sporadic mists and yes, the Lake, seen and disappear at below left of the road wile we are driving beside lush vegetation and big trees.

Buddhist Temple - Lovina

Brahma Vihara-Arama known more as "Banjar Buddhist Temple" is the biggest Buddhist temple in Bali. It was built in 1969 and completely finished in 1970 and formally functioned around 1973. It is located on a hill at Banjar Tegeha village, district of Banjar with serene and peaceful surrounding over viewing Lovina Beach. It is not far from the temple where Banjar hot spring is located and being not so far from Lovina Beach has made the hot spring one of interesting places in Buleleng regency even known more among visitors. The building design and its ornaments reflects typical Balinese architecture but the dominant function as a Buddhist temple can be seen from the big "stupa", Buddha statues on certain places and other specific outfits and facilities. Brahma Vihara-Arama is located at Banjar Tegeha village, district of Banjar, 22 km west of Singaraja or about 11 km from Lovina resort.

Candi Kuning Fruit & Flower Market - Bedugul

Candi Kuning fruit and flower market produces exotic wild orchids, roses and fresh fruits. Reaching the attractive mountain resort of Bedugul – serene Lake Bratan fills the ancient crater of Mount Batukaru. The delighful temple of Ulun Danu is dedicated to the Goddess of Water.

Dalem Temple - Sangsit Singaraja

Dewa Marco's special friends

"Thanks for supporting to my business- God bless you guys" Muhamad Imran-Ibu Tini-Bp.Jalil(sing) Mark Coran n Family - USA (OCEANIA CRUSE SHIP) Isabelle- Todd's daugther-Aussie Mr.Harry Chua - Bali Cyber Cafe (big boss) HB and K - Newcastle-Aussie Zue Yang - Ning Baizura and Djs woman Susan Dalian-holywood actriest Susan Dalian-holywood actress Jhon Kim - Erick Pangilinan (LA) Jhon Kim - Los angeles Lq Dance - Origon - USA Chritope - Paris Mr.Kerry My good friends, Ibu Sharon and Bapak Kerry (Newcastle, Australia) "Thanks for supporting my business- God bless you guys"

Batur Volcano Hiking

located in Batur village, Kintamani District, Bali, Indonesia. Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is 1717 m above sea level can be summited by physically fit hikers in around 2 hours. Climbing Batur Vocano is an amazing Experience, the surrounds are unbelievably beautiful after sunrise. Mount Batur Bali is an active volcano that draws tourists in with both beauty and promise of Bali adventure Tours. We offers climb Mount Batur Bali to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from the top of an active volcano. Spectacular scenery and the vibration of the sacred earth filling your mind and soul as u served by tasty morning breakfast cooked by the steam of the active volcano. This trek is a relatively easy climb and is suitable for most persons and children. It is one of the most attractive volcanoes in Indonesia and one of the easiest to climb. The sunrise, the majestic views of the lake and surrounding mountains in the morning and the rugged beauty of an active volcano make this

Cremation

Gamelan Orchestra supporting a cremation ceremony Gamelan Balinese music is based on the gamelan orchestra, unique in the world. Gamelan music is almost completely percussion. Though it sounds strange at first with its noisy percussion, most listeners find that it soon becomes exciting and enjoyable. Many villages throughout Bali have gamelan groups whose performances can be heard in venues ranging from village community centers to luxury hotels . Cremation of the dead is perhaps the most important -- and often the most colorful -- ritual of Balinese Hinduism. A cremation is necessary to liberate the soul of the deceased for the passage into heaven and reincarnation. Due to the cost and the complicated preparations, cremations often occur long after the death of the person. Group cremations are sometimes held in order to share the expenses. Between death and cremation the body is buried in the cemetery. During this time, the soul of the deceased is thought to be agitat

Gunung Kawi Temple

These 11th century tombs, carved out of the rock face of the gorge of the Pakerisan river, are approached by a steep descent through breathtaking scenery. Across the gorge are some more impressive tombs that were the meditation caves of the men who were the keepers of the tombs The legendary of Kebo Iwa and Gunung kawi 11th century Kebo Iwa was the legendary minister to the last king of BEDULU.he pre-dates majapahit rule .belonging to the time of withces,wish men and a giants.A giant himself, it's said there was never enough food to feed him so he went arround eating people. he seems also to have had a propensity for stone carving.coz not only di carve gunung kawi but he get the credit for most of ancient monuments on the island.and gunung kawi memorials was carve out of the rock face in a single night by the mighty finger nails of kebo iwa the Rock Temple of the Ancients, near Tampaksiring. The countryside here is gorgeously lush, and the footpath down to the temple

Hollywood actress and Diva from Malaysia

courtesy of susan dalian 2005 courtesy of susan dalian on her movie "The Brothers" courtesy of Zue Yang

Gua Lawah/Bat Cave

Gua Lawah or Bat Cave is one of favorite places of interest in Bali and it is located near of hilly bank so it is called reef of Middle hill. This cave is located in Pasinggahan countryside, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency, east part of Bali and about 1,5 hours from Denpasar Town. There is a nature cave dwelt by thousands of tail bat located at north side from Jeroan/center of Gua Lawah Temple . Meanwhile the main road from Klungkung to Amlapura is just in front of the temple. This cave is apposite to the beautiful beach with black sand along the coastal area.

Processing Bali Coffee in the traditional way

On The Way Between Kintamani And Tampak Siring Village , You Could See How The Coffee Beans Being Roasted In The Old Traditional Way At Desa Sribatu . You Could Also Sample The famous Bali's Coffee. The Snake Fruit (Buah Salak) From The Street Vendors Easily In Bali But To Find The Tree Itself You Have To Travel To Sibetan Or Desa Sri Batu,The Place Where Coffee Is Roasted Traditionaly.You Can Also See The Vanilla Plant . The Coffee Beans Being Roasted In The Old Traditional Way At Desa Sribatu . You Could Also Sample The famous Bali's Coffee. The Vanilla Plant And Buy The Real Vanilla. The Vanilla Plant Grows By Climbing Over Another Tree Or Pole. The Vanilla We Have At Home Is Normally Synthetic Processing coffee, like tobacco and wine, has an old history with special charisma, not only because it always involves many people in its processing and creates job opportunities, but also because of its many flavours. Coffee has become a ritual for a great many people

Kertha Gosa - Klungkung

Kertha Gosa - Klungkung is an example of Balinese architecture located on the island of bali the city klungkung.The Kertha Gosa Pavilion at Klungkung was first built in the early 18th century by dewa agung gusti sideman. The first function of the pavilion was for the court of law in 1945. Kertha Gosa was repainted in the 1920s and again in the 1960s. The people who discovered the pavilion knew there was an extensive history behind the pavilion. The discovery of Kertha Gosa pavilion was only known by people writing about it here or there to others outside of Bali. The Kertha Gosa Pavilion at Klungkung has the story of Bhima Swarga painted around the ceiling. Bhima Swarga is a hindu epic referenced form the mahabharata. The story at the Kertha Gosa Pavilion is not the whole Mahabharata but one small section called Bhima Swarga.

Traditional Markets - Denpasar

Kumbasari Markets are in Denpasar and are located on on the banks of the Bagung River on JL Gajah Made. They are very popular with locals who come to buy their ceremonial items and for tourists who to come to shop. This traditional market is opposite the village temple that is one of three of the biggest temples in Denpasar. This temple was not always this big and has been modified to meet Denpasar's growth in population.

Jati Luwih rice terrace

Jatiluwih is a favorite tourist destination in Bali famous with the beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side. It is one of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the equivalent. The local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent paddy planted by most farmers in Bali . Despitefully, Jatiluwih also famous with its organic agriculture system due to the location is located in the in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is suitable for the agriculture developmen t Jatiluwih also keep the unique religious ceremony attraction which is famous know as Patirtaan in Petali Temple on Wednesday Kliwon Ugu (Based on Balinese Calendar). The local residents believe that Petali Temple is a worship center of The Hyang Widhi Wasa (the God) as

Tegalalang rice terrace

located on the north-south road from Kintamani and Ubud.Various woodcarvings can be found in this village and its neighbors. Very colorful carvings of flowers, animals and other designs are displayed along the road, and of course a beutiful ricefield. Tegalalang village is famous with rice terrace, but now on the way go to tegalalang village both side of the road you find many shops with selling woodcarving. The first example of Balinese landscape is the rice-field. This is a typical scene in Bali. The terraced rice-field is typical of the beauty of the Balinese countryside. Note the harmony of colors, the vivid green of the coconut groves and the pale blue of the sky. Wet rice agriculture (sawah) is the basic and most important activity of Balinese life; Rice is the major crop and the staple food. The Balinese make maximum use of what the environment offers. The terraced fields extend for miles, up and down the hill, from mountains to the sea. Cows are a v