HOT SPOT IN BALI – TOUR & RELAX EDITION

-          JATILUWIH

The beautiful terraced rice fields at Jatiluwih are a fine example of Balinese ingenuity. The carefully planned terraced fields are works of art created in nature; the terraced fields are the perfect scene for a postcard photograph. To preserve Jatiluwih and its beauty, only eco friendly Hotels are allowed to build in this are anymore.

-          UJUNG WATER PALACE

The Ujung Water Palace, originally built in 1921, was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1974. Renovations in 2004 restored the palace to its original glory. The gardens are a peaceful place for a quite stroll where you can enjoy Bali’s nature.  A visit of Ujung’s water palace can be perfectly combined with a visit Candi Dasa city or Tirtagangga water palace.

-          EKA KARYA BOTANICAL GARDENS

These carefully manicured gardens contain over 320 species of orchids, a fern garden, and a herbarium. There is also a collection of plants used for making jamu (traditional herb drinks), and traditional medicine. From the gardens, the visitor can see beautiful lake Buyan. Eka Karya Botanical Gardens are so well kept that this unusual location received an award from the Culture and Tourism Ministry. 

-          WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK

This park covers 77.000 hectares or 190.000 acres of land. The park is a preserve that aims to protect threatened species and to safeguard Bali’s remaining wilderness. This protected area provides and estimated 160 birds species a place to live. Guided tours ar highly recommended to help understand this amazing place. Only travel on foot is allowed.

Source : Travelling Bali-Free Airport Edition