Who is not familiar with Bali? The island that received the award as The Best Destination Of The Year from the Travel Trade Gazette Award in 2019 has always been the number one holiday destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
This prima donna of Indonesian tourism offers various interesting and exciting tourist attractions to visit with family, friends or couples.
Want to know what are the most popular tourist attractions that you must visit while in Bali? The following are the best and newest tourist attractions in Bali in 2021.
1. Besakih Temple
The temple built in the highest mountain area in Bali, Mount Agung, is the largest Hindu place of worship in Bali. Besakih is a complex consisting of 86 old temples. The average age reaches 1,000 years, you know.
Every year, Besakih Temple is always crowded with tourists and Hindus who want to take part in various religious ceremonies held there.
2. Ubud Art Market
Ubud Traditional Art Market or Ubud Art Market is located on Jalan Raya Ubud number 35. This market operates from 04:00 am to 18:00 pm.
Here travelers can find various kinds of souvenirs from local Balinese craftsmen. Well, if you want to visit here, it is recommended to come from dawn to 09:00 am. Because, you can get quality goods at relatively cheap prices because at that time foreign tourists are not as crowded as in the afternoon.
The Ubud traditional art market is also divided into two areas, namely west and east. In the west, you will find an art craft center while in the east, more basic necessities are sold.
3. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
If travelers plan to vacation in Bali for a long time, it is mandatory to visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana or GWK which is located in South Bali.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a large statue by I Nyoman Nuarta and is now a tourist attraction in Bali.
In addition to statues, you can also see the beauty of the limestone hills that are cut into large limestone blocks full of carvings.
In addition, in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana area, there is also an art theater where visitors can enjoy various types of Balinese dance and art in this theater every day.
4. Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple is one of the tourist attractions in Bali located on a cliff that juts out into the sea.
Uluwatu Temple not only offers a typical Balinese religious atmosphere, but also offers beautiful panoramas, especially the beauty of the sunset which is no less than the beach and is already famous.
At Uluwatu Temple you will see a number of monkeys that are believed to function to guard the sanctity of Uluwatu Temple.
To enter the Uluwatu Temple area, you will be required to wear a sarong and scarf which are symbols of respect for the sanctity of Uluwatu Temple.
5. Seminyak Square
This shopping place located on Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak has a modern and elegant impression. Seminyak Square is not too big and only consists of two floors, but it is specially designed to attract visitors from the upper class.
There are many things you can do in Seminyak Square, starting from shopping for luxury clothes and jewelry, souvenirs and decorations from Indonesia, hunting for English books, enjoying wine and a comfortable dinner, and others.
The operating hours of the shops in this shopping center are different, but Seminyak Square itself is open from 10:00-22:00 WITA.
6. Bali Museum
This museum, located in the center of Denpasar, is an old building, right next to Pura Agung Jagat Natha.
From the airport, just follow the road to the city center for about 45 minutes. However, this museum is not an art museum, but a history museum.
You can get to know the city of Bali more deeply because in this museum there is a collection of equipment from prehistoric times, religious and traditional ceremonial equipment, and the development of Balinese art and culture from time to time.
7. Bajra Sandhi Monument
Do you know the history of this monument yet? The Bajra Sandhi Monument was built to commemorate the struggle of the Balinese people. This monument is located in front of the Bali Governor's Office and the Bali Provincial DPRD Building.
This is where the Puputan War took place. Travelers can learn about the struggle of the Balinese people from prehistoric times to winning independence on the second floor of this monument.
In telling the story of the Balinese people's struggle, the museum management uses the concept of 33 dioramas. On the third floor, you can enjoy the view of Denpasar and its surroundings through glass, similar to Monas.
8. Mount Agung
The highest peak in Bali is at the top of Mount Agung, which is sacred to Balinese Hindus. According to Balinese beliefs, Mount Agung is the place where the gods always watch over humans. On the slopes of the mountain (*)
Bali's tourism industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. But this also increases the urge for tourists to travel to Bali. Bali Island's beauty will continue to make it a popular travel destination for both domestic and international travellers. This is demonstrated by Bali's resounding victory as "World's Favourite Tourism Destination" at the 2020 PVK Award, even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
I Putu Astawa, the head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, made this announcement on Monday, 14/12, in Denpasar. One of the national media outlets, PT. Prima Visi Kreasindo (PVK), which works in the tourism industry, organises the annual PVK Awards. To determine who is eligible for the 2020 PVK honour, PT. Prima Visi Kreasindo (PVK) conducted a survey from early November 2020 to December 12, 2020, as part of the assessment process for this honour, Astawa explained.
Astawa added that Bali defeated four other nominees—Paris, Barcelona, Venice, and London—to win the title of "Favourite World Tourist Destination Destination" based on the poll's evaluation. In order to maintain compliance with the relevant Covid-19 safety policy, the renowned PVK Award was accepted on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in conjunction with the online gathering commemorating Nusantara Day.This award is a testament to the government's good cooperation with all parties involved who have put in a lot of effort and are truly committed to making Bali tourism what it is today.
The former Head of Bappeda declared, "I dedicate this award to all Balinese people, without exception."
Astawa concluded the interview by stating that the PVK Award had seven names of winners, including:1. Favourite International Travel Spots: Indonesia and Bali2. Ampera Bridge is one of my favourite places to visit.3. Favourite Hotels: Jakarta's Hotel Mulia Senayan4. Lion Air is my favourite airline.5. Favourite Travel Company for Tourism: Dwi Daya Tour6. Big Bird is my favourite Indonesian tourism bus.7. Favourite Online Travel Media in Indonesia
As previously said, Bali was recognised as the Best Tourism Destination globally in August 2020 after defeating 25 other globe destinations in Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice event.
With this premise, it is envisaged that after COVID-19 is done, Bali tourism and the island's economy would both recover swiftly and people's lives will be wealthy.
By issuing circular number 3355 of 2020 concerning the New Era Protocol (CHSE) and Governor regulation number 46 of 2020 concerning the application of discipline and enforcement of health protocol laws, the Bali Provincial Government has made preparations well in advance to facilitate the return of tourists to Bali. in an attempt to stop and manage COVID-19. As of right now, 877 tourism businesses—including 538 lodgings, 75 restaurants, 5 Tourism Villages, 83 DTW, 20 RHU, 7 Mall, 40 transportation tours, 73 travel agencies, 35 water tours, and 1 area—have been verified by the Bali Provincial Government and the Tourism Association regarding all tourism facilities and attractions. This indicates that Bali is truly prepared, and in this state, visitors should not be deterred from visiting Bali, he said.
