Kuta Beach

A. Overview
For tourists (tourist) domestic and foreign tourists, enjoying the sunset on the island of Bali will not be complete if you have not watch the sunset (sunset) at Kuta Beach. Kuta Beach is totally different from the Sanur Beach is more desirable because of the beauty of the rising sun (sunrise). Apart from sunset panorama, overlooking Kuta Beach is also quite impressive, the line curved crescent-shaped beaches with white sand along the + 2 km.

Prior to blossom into a leading tourist attraction, formerly Kuta Beach is one of the trading port on the island of Bali which became the center of the earth's marketing of inland communities with buyers from outside. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, settled and established a trading base at Kuta Beach. Through negotiating skills, Mads Lange became intermediaries trade between the kings in Bali with the Dutch.

In its development, began the famous Kuta Beach after Hugh Mahbett published a book entitled Praise to Kuta. The book contains an invitation for local communities to set up tourism facilities in order to support the development of tourist visit to Kuta Beach. Through the book, the discourse about the development of tourism facilities gathering popularity, so the construction of lodging, restaurants, and entertainment venues is increasing.

B. Feature
As the most popular beach in Bali, the pulse of tourist activity at Kuta Beach went from morning until early morning. In the morning, Kuta Beach is visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air, just take a walk, or look for breakfast. By day, the tourists, both domestic and foreign ordinary scenery while sunbathing on the beach. There are also families who bring their children to play or swim in the beach sand.

If the late afternoon, generally increases the number of tourists to witness the charm of this beach, the sunset (sunset). When night had spread, the atmosphere is more lively Kuta Beach change with the atmosphere of night life (night life) are concentrated in a number of places of entertainment.

Another attraction, Kuta Beach has great waves are a challenge for tourists to do sports surfing (surfing). This place is too often become a national surfing competition arena and the world stage. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for beginners just learning to surf.

C. Location
Kecamatan Kuta, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

D. Access
To go to Kuta Beach, tourists can start the journey from Denpasar City. From the provincial capital of Bali Kuta Beach is located approximately 11 km south. From Denpasar tourists to use public transportation (taxi or bemo) with long travel about 15-20 minutes.

E. Ticket Prices
Still in the confirmation

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
As a center of tourism destinations on the island of Bali, Kuta Beach has a variety of support facilities, one of which is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach is available at the special places that rent surfing equipment and guides as well. On the beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom as well as other gaming arena. Also, along the Kuta Beach there are many cafes, bars, pubs, discotheques, as well as live music event that is always crowded by the tourists to spend time or just add to the entertainment at night.

For shopping enthusiasts, available around the Kuta Beach gift shops that sell handicrafts in various forms, various kinds of accessories, clothing typical of the coast, as well as T-shirts. In the near Kuta Beach there are also supermarkets, hotels, guesthouse, as well as food stalls and restaurants that serve a variety of cuisine with local tastes and flavors globally.

West Bali National Park

A. Overview
History of West Bali National Park (TNBB) commencing on March 24, 1911, when a biologist from Germany, Dr. Baron Stressman, landed in neighboring Maluku Expedition Singaraja because the ship is damaged host II. Baron Stressman live in this region for three months. Through the research that is not intentional, Baron Stressman find the rare endemic bird species, namely Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) Bubunan Village, about 50 km from Singaraja.

Subsequent research conducted by Dr. Baron Viktor von Plesen, which concluded that the spread of Bali Starling Village Bubunan only covers up to Gilimanuk, ie + 320 km2 area. Therefore bali starling population when it is fairly rare, so in 1928 some 5 tail Bali starling was brought to England and successfully bred in 1931. Then in 1962, Sandiego Zoo in the United States is also rumored to have been breeding this bird.

Apart from Bali starlings, other rare animals that live in this national park is a tiger bali. To protect these rare animals, the Kings Council in Bali issued Decree No. E/I/4/5/47 dated August 13, 1947 which establishes the region with an area of ​​Bishopscourt Forest 19365.6 ha as Protected Natural Park (Natuur Park) whose status is equal to wildlife reserves.

After Indonesian independence, through the decree of Minister of Agriculture. 169/Kpts/Um/3/1978 March 10, 1978, the region consisting of the Wildlife Sanctuary of West Bali, Menjangan Island, Bird Island, Bat Island, and the island designated as a Nature Reserve Gadung West Bali with total area of ​​19558.8 ha. In 1984, West Bali Nature Reserve is designated as the West Bali National Park with an area of ​​19558.8 ha. However, since part of this national park area (3979.91 ha) is a Limited Production Forest (HPT), which becomes Forest Service authority, then through the Ministry of Forestry Decree No. 493/Kpts-II/1995 September 15, 1995, the spacious park only to be 19002.89 ha, consisting of 15587.89 ha of land area and 3415 ha of water area.

B. Feature
West Bali National Park has a unique type of ecosystem, which is a mix between terrestrial ecosystems and marine ecosystems. In this area, tourists can explore the terrestrial ecosystems (forests), ranging from monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, to the coastal forest. While in aquatic ecosystems (marine), tourists can see the green of the mangrove forest, coastal beauty, ecosystem coral, seagrass, and shallow and deep ocean waters.

Entering the forest, the tourists can find about 175 species of plants, 14 species of them relatively rare, among others bayur (pterospermum diversifolium), ketangi (Lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (steleochocarpus burahol), sandalwood (Santalum album), sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia ), and others. In addition, tourists can also see various types of direct free-living animals in parks, such as the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) which is endemic and rare animal, bird black head white ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak) pangolin (sweet javanicus), hedgehogs (hystric brachyura), and deer (tragulus javanicus). While well-known fauna species in the waters of this national park is a shark (Carcharodon carcharias), fish flag (plateak pinnate), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas). Other underwater riches are different types of coral reefs vary widely. Data collection conducted in 1998 showed, there are 110 coral species in 18 families, including 22 species of which species of coral fungi (mushroom coral).

Besides enjoying the terrestrial and aquatic, visitors can also explore the small islands that are part of the West Bali National Park, among others, Menjangan Island, Gadung Island, Bird Island, and Bat Island. Menjangan Island is one of the favorite islands are often visited by tourists. The island with an area of ​​about 6,000 ha of this is the habitat of deer or elk (cervus timorensi). Not only that, visitors can also dive in the waters around the island to see a lush cluster of coral reef fish species are diverse.

Besides enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife, visitors can also make a pilgrimage tour to the tomb Mbah Temon, the ruins were found by community elders named Mat Yamin in 1954. Named Mbah Temon because this ruins recently discovered (meeting or meet) after Mat Yamin do if meditation. Others are quite legendary ruins is the tomb of I Wayan Jayaprana. Jayaprana is a handsome young man who is told in the Babad Bali had been killed by Patih Sawunggaling, emissary of King Kalianget, because the king wanted Jayaprana beautiful wife, Ni Nyoman Layonsari.

C. Location
TNBB territory lies in two districts, namely Sub Melaya, Jembrana regency, and Gerokgak District, Buleleng District, Bali Province, Indonesia.

D. Access
West Bali National Park both within easy reach of the city of Denpasar and from the Port of Gilimanuk. This is because the location of this national park is traversed by the highway Gilimanuk-State and Gilimanuk-Singaraja road. To get to the location, tourists can use private cars or using public transportation (bus, taxi, or charter a car).
To facilitate travel, the tourists can reach the West Bali National Park with two alternatives. First, when starting the journey from Port Gilimanuk, then the tourists can visit the Office of the West Bali National Park is located in the village of Gilimanuk, District Melaya, Jembrana regency. This office is about 200 km from Denpasar City. The second alternative, when the tourists set out from the direction of Denpasar, or specifically wanted to visit the island, so it's good to start from the Gulf of Labuhan Lalang. From Labuhan / Pier Lalang tourists can easily toward the island or other small islands.

E. Ticket Prices
Ticket prices to enjoy the West Bali National Park is USD 2500.00 per person for domestic tourists, and Rp 20.000,00 for foreign tourists.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
West Bali National Park has a wide range of accommodation and facilities, including tourist guides (guide), guard hut, hut tour (to break tourists), the tower of view, a path for easy surfing, scuba gear rental, boat speed, etc. . Travelers who want to dive with dive operators renting cost you about U.S. $ 55 (June 2008). The price includes lunch, boat rental, diving equipment, and transportation costs.
Especially for the facilities for crossing to the island, tourists can rent a boat with outboard engine. Rental fee of Rp 250,000 per four hours. If you want to add time browsing, for example by exploring the waters around the island, then an additional charge of Rp 20,000 per hour (June 2008). If tourists require accommodation, around Labuhan Lalang and in Port Gilimanuk there are many good inns hotels, resorts, and hotels.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

A. Overview
Americans can be proud to have the Statue of Liberty is tall statue and its foundation is 92 meters (about 46 meter high statue and its base about 46 meters). However, Indonesia would soon surpass the symbol "independence" of America. Yes, a large statue of mega-projects that can be enjoyed most of the results are currently being built in Bali, exactly in Bukit Ungasan, Jimbaran, Bali.

This prestigious project is called Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. From the name, it appears that that will be built is a park with a monument of Lord Vishnu who was driving a Garuda bird with golden color (gold = gold). Lord Vishnu himself is a symbol of caretaker of the universe, while the bird Garuda is a symbol for freedom, loyalty, and selfless devotion.

The plan, the statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda was built at a height of 75 meters, with a foundation as high as 70 meters. Garuda bird wing will also be stretched as wide as 66 meters. Key ingredient is copper and brass sculpture with the overall weight of about 4,000 tons. Later, if the project is completed, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument will stand as high as + 145 meters beyond the height of the Statue of Liberty and can be seen from the radius to 20 miles. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is indeed planned to become an icon for tourism in Bali.

Today, tourists can enjoy this GWK Cultural Park. Statue of Lord Vishnu who erect half-body (without hands), and the head of the Garuda bird has become a spectacle of thousands of tourists each month. GWK area itself is a rocky limestone hill with an area of ​​about 200 hectares. Previously, the area named the Bukit Ungasan is barren hill that is not much known for not having any tourist charm. However, after the monument was built, this area started growing and increasingly taken into account.

This gigantic statue was designed by a leading sculptor from Tabanan, Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Sculptor Nyoman Nuarta is a graduate of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) who gave birth to monumental works, such as Monument and Monument Proclaimers Arjuna Wijaya of Indonesia in Jakarta, as well as Monument Jalesveva Jayamahe on the beach north of Surabaya.

B. Feature
GWK Cultural Park is located on top of limestone hills as high as 263 feet above sea level (asl). From that altitude, coupled with high statue and its foundation later, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Monument will be the charm of the island of Bali which can be seen from a distance. Above the height of Bukit Ungasan, you can also see the expanse of the southern part of Bali Island with beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean. While in the north, visible fro the plane at Ngurah Rai Airport as well as views of Denpasar. Enjoy the natural charm on Ungasan Hill is going more and more complete if you take the time to watch the sunset (sunset).

Through the trail toward the statue of Lord Vishnu, you will be amazed once again with big plans designer to sculpt in limestone hills into relief the epic Mahabharata and Ramayana. Limestone hills has now been 'transformed' in such a way into big blocks, and some of them have started to be chiselled. Of course, this major work will also bounce back the image of Bali as an island resort in the eyes of the world.

Not only that, near the statue of Lord Vishnu, there is a sacred spring that is named Parahyangan Somaka Giri. Water source was believed to cure various diseases because it has a very good mineral content. Residents around have long been using water from these Giri Somaka Parahyangan for treatment.

If there is a specific event, you can also enjoy various art and cultural events in this place. From the beginning, GWK Cultural Park is designed to be one of the prestigious venues in Bali. At the Lotus Pond stage, for example, with an area with a capacity of 7,500 people, this location can be used for musical performances or performing arts are colossal. Not to mention the Street Theatre, Plaza Tortoise, and the Exhibition Gallery which can be used for purposes such as musical performances, exhibitions, and even fashion shows.

C. Location
GWK Cultural Park is located in Bukit Ungasan, on Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan Village, District of South Kuta, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

D. Access
Sightseeing GWK Cultural Park is located on the southern island of Bali, about 40 kilometers from Denpasar, capital city of Bali province. From Denpasar City, tourists can use the services of taxis, rental cars and motorcycles, or use the services of travel agents to bring tourists to the location. An excursion to the pedestal is generally a single travel package tours with other tourist resorts in southern Bali, like Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua Beach, Beach Dream Land, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran, Uluwatu Pura Luhur, as well as other tourist resorts.

E. Ticket Prices
The travelers who want to enjoy this magnificent park and monument ticket charge of Rp 20,000 per person. If bringing a private vehicle, then there is an additional levy, which amounted to Rp 5,000 cars and motorcycles USD 2,000 (March, 2008).

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
GWK Cultural Park has been equipped with various facilities, such as the Lotus Pond, Garden Festival, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, restaurants, and souvenir shops. This cultural park also has several plazas or roomy place outdoors. One of the many visited by tourists is displaying a statue of Vishnu Plaza body of the god Vishnu. At the Plaza is also often the location of pre-wedding photos. If interested in having dinner in this area, it would not hurt you to try having dinner with a la hindangan Indonesia and abroad under the auspices of the stars.

Sanur Beach

A. Overview
Sanur Beach is one of the beaches on the island of Bali that interesting to visit. Made its natural scenic beauty of Sanur Beach is famous even since antiquity. In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur Beach has been known as beautiful beaches, it appears in the inscription of King Kasari Warmadewa, a king who berkeraton in Singhadwala in the year 917 AD Now, there are inscriptions in Blanjong region, the southern part of Sanur Beach.

In the Dutch colonial period, famous Sanur Beach as a landing site when the Dutch army will attack the Kingdom of Badung is considered insubordination on the colonial government. The war that occurred on 18 November 1906 it became known as Puputan Badung, the spirit of war to the death that was practiced by the King of Badung and his followers.
In terms of tourism, Sanur Beach began to be introduced into the international world by A. J. Le Mayeur, an artist from Belgium who came to Bali in 1932. See the attraction of Sanur beach is very beautiful, the Le Mayeur decided to stay in Sanur by establishing a studio to paint. Le Mayeur Bali later married a girl named Ni Nyoman Pollok, a famous Legong dancer and is one of the models of his paintings. Through paintings Le Mayeur, Sanur Beach began to be recognized by the international community. Currently, the studio painting has become the Museum Le Mayeur and can be visited by the public. Le Mayeur Museum in Sanur Beach tourist area.

B. Feature
In contrast to present the beauty of Kuta Beach sunset (sunset), Sanur Beach is famous for its beautiful panorama of the rising sun (sunrise). The topography of curved white sand beach that stretches to form a beautiful constellation. In the morning, while enjoying the moments of the rising sun is dazzling, tourists can see the group of islands of Nusa Penida in the southeast and the panorama of the south coast of Bali.
The view in the evening is equally interesting. Reflux of sea water clarifying eye on the island cluster of attacks and rock hill that juts into the sea south of Sanur Beach. Not only that, if the waves are not so great, tourists can witness the beauty of the coral reef that stretches colorful.

C. Location
Sanur Beach is located in the village of Sanur, Denpasar District, Denpasar, Bali Province.

D. Access
Sanur Beach is approximately 6 km from downtown Denpasar, and can be reached by private vehicles like cars or motorcycles. If you want to use a public vehicle (bemo), tourists should not worry because public transport is very crowded and fro between the Sanur-Denpasar.

E. Ticket Prices
Still in the confirmation

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Sanur is the region's first tourism development in Bali, characterized by the presence of star-rated hotels and various restaurants. Therefore, tourists should not worry if you need lodging or food stalls in the vicinity of this beach. In addition, the tourist area of ​​Sanur beach also provides souvenir stalls that sell various items of art and by-the typical beach.