10 Things to Do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia
Pack your stuff and get ready to try fabulous things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia! This Bali’s capital city was once a market (pasar) town in the north (den), hence the name Denpasar. While the city itself contains 4 districts, Greater Denpasar extends to include other regions like Kuta and Ubud Indonesia. Denpasar Extended comprises of Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Tabanan. Therefore, it gets the name Sarbagita area. Well yes it’s a pretty large area. Consequently, there are too many tourism destinations to visit during a short stay in Bali. If you have Bali to be your next destination, you might want to know about what is there. Read on to know our picks of ten things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
1.Watch Sunrise at Sanur Beach
While most beaches in Seminyak or Kuta Indonesia offers a great sunset view, Sanur wins for its sunrise. There is one best moment you can capture during this time in Sanur. It is the view of local fishermen on their small wooden boat going back home from the sea. That and the orangey line of the sunrise at the background are Sanur’s strengths. Witnessing the dark night turning to light is the key point. How magical!
2. Go on Lembongan Hopping Tour
From Sanur, tourists can hop on a boat to go to Nusa Lembongan – one of the three islands near Bali’s mainland. It is where you can go to get away from the hustle bustle of the southern Bali. If you’d like to get more exclusive trip, then this is a great option for you. In the island, you can try various water activities such as snorkeling, diving, banana boating, pontoon swimming, and stand-up paddling. Oh, don’t worry, love. An instructor will go paddling with you. Besides, you can explore the mangrove forest or go on a glass-bottomed boat to observe the fish and coral. There are so many incredible things to do, aren’t there?
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3. Elephant Safari Ride
Let’s move to South Denpasar now. Yes. There’s a lot things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia. In South Denpasar, you can find Bali Adventure Tour – a place to get closer to elephants. It’s time to get see a bit more of green color. Here, you can hop on an elephant’s back and explore the jungle. Don’t worry as the elephants are tame and it’s totally safe riding on them. In this tourism spot, you can also watch an elephant talent show and have a buffet lunch.
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4. Have Fun in Bali Wake Park
Still in South Denpasar, Bali Wake Park is another worth-to-go place. It is a place for adventure enthusiasts. If you want to do a super fun, adrenaline-rushing activity, you should try wakeboarding. Do you have no idea about wakeboarding? You never tried it before? Easy! Professional instructors are there to train you before the actual activity. If 2 hours is not enough, you can wakeboard for 4 or even 8 hours!
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5. Join Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran Day Tour
The island of thousand temples is another name of Bali. So, your trip isn’t complete if you don’t visit any temple. Most noteworthy temples in Bali include Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple. Both have magnificent, breathtaking views. Other than those two famed temples, there are many other temples worth to visit. The best ones in Denpasar include Jagatnatha Temple and Maospatih Temple. Also, you can end your day trip by having a fancy feast in Jimbaran.
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6.Get Relaxed in Batur Hot Spring and Ubud Day Tour
Ubud Indonesia is the most cultured area in Bali. This is where tourists can learn about Balinese rich but humble local culture. Ubud’s signature tourism spot is the Monkey Forest where visitors can observe and interact with troops of grey macaques. Ubud Palace is where Balinese royal family used to live. Don’t forget to shop for souvenirs and arts in Ubud Market!
Before having a busy day tour around Ubud, relaxing in hot spring pools is not a bad idea. Batur Hot Spring has pools next to Lake Batur. It also has a scenic mountain view. After that, on your way to explore Ubud, make sure you stop by at Tegalalang. The beautiful greenish panorama of the rice terrace will certainly unwind your mind.
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7. Observe Bali Arts Festival
Your list of great things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia isn’t complete without going to Denpasar’s art center. If you travel to Bali around June and July, you can consider yourself lucky. There is a huge art festival happening in Bali during that time. This annual event showcases various performing arts and artworks every day, from the opening to the end of it. Most performances and exhibitions are displayed on Taman Werdhi Budaya, Denpasar. Of course, you still can visit this art center on usual days. Werdhi Budaya Art Center is where you can observe Balinese local architecture and stroll around its beautiful garden.
8. Visit Bajra Sandhi Monument
Passionate globetrotters not only visit places and take pictures. People learn about the place they visit. If you are one of them, you will find this monument fascinating. This monument has a strong historical value. This is where people from outside (and inside) Bali can learn about the struggles of Balinese people.
9. Explore Shark Island
Serangan Island is a part of Denpasar which is located in the south. Agus Bar and Restaurant in this island allows you to swim with sharks! Wow, it surely is one of the thrilling things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia you should try. Don’t worry; it is safe even for children. Bali Sharks provides eco, ocean-friendly tour for everyone. And, it also functions a conservation center for sharks, especially the black tip reef ones.
10. Shop at Badung Market
Finally, here is the tenth in our list of things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia. As mentioned above, Denpasar is a market town before. To fully get to know the life there, we recommend you to go to Badung Market. It is the biggest market in Denpasar, and one of the busiest. Here, you can buy and taste Balinese traditional local snacks. The upper floors of the market are where you can find spices and Balinese traditional apparels. If you want to go to this market, the best time is early in the morning. It is because the market will get busier and more crowded as the day progressed.
So, those are some things to do in Denpasar Bali Indonesia. Of course, you can always add much more to your own list.
