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Saturday, September 4, 2010

The Tanah Lot

Sunset in Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency. The area leading to Tanah Lot is highly commercialised and people are required to pay to enter the area. To reach the temple, visitors must walk through a carefully planned set of Balinese market-format souvenir shops which cover each side of the path down to the sea. On the mainland cliff tops, restaurants have also been provided for tourists. Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism. The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide.During high water the rock takes on the
appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.

Tanah lot temple established by Dang Hyang Dwijendra some one who has iron skill that live in majapahit kingdom in era 15. He comes to Bali for starting lofty Duty. Teach spiritual problems and social harmonization. By the Bali King that has power, Dalem Waturenggong Dang Hyang Dwijendra accepted and gived achance to spread Hindhu religion. In Bali, Dang Hyang Dwijendra establish some temples, one of them is Pura Tanah lot. Beside Tanah Lot Temple and sunset view, there is another thing that proper enjoyed by tourist. That are sixs Pura the location in a row to the west from pura Tasnah lotwith walking for about 1 km, the tourist can find pura Pakendungan, Pura Penataran, Enjung Galuh, jro kandang Batu Bolong, Batu Mejan. All of that temple has unique, in Fact in the last Pura that’s Pura Batu Mejan be located in beach lips. There are 9 water sources out from under the beach and the water tasteless!. In order to enjoy all of interest places souronding Tanah lot tourism object, you must come early or before evening. After satisfied visit seven temples, in the evening you can enjoy sunset in the west part. Now, it’s time to leave from the beach (Tanah lot) But wait, have your hand bring the souvenir! Don’t worry because of that. In there, available art market that available some of crafts and Bali special food. The price, it’s cheap if you smart to bargain.

Bali The Best Tourist Destination in Indonesia

Bali is an internationally renowned tourist destination, known for its picturesque mountain scenery, exotic beaches, rugged scenic coastline, exciting waves, as well as for its temples, and colorful and spiritual culture. The most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali also offers its visitors a wonderful nightlife and shopping experience. Thousands of vacationers, honeymooners, surfers, and spiritualists from all over the world visit Bali every year.

Denpasar - Denpasar is the largest city on the island, the centre of commerce and governmental administration. The main street of the old town Jalan Gajahmada, is the major commercial centre of shop, banks and restaurants. This the backs onto sprawling complex of stalls which is the Pasar Badung market place. Here is every available, imaginable commodity from salted fish, spaces and herb to gold jewellery and woven cloths. Here also, are located several of Denpasar's modern department stores & supermarkets.

The Beaches - Bali has many beaches that call to visitors with their pristine white sands and beatiful turquoise waters. Those on holiday in Bali will discover the beaches are distinct, but equally welcoming.

The Tanah Lot - This destination offers holidaymakers a chance to take in some of the most famous sights in all of Bali. It is often included as a destination in Bali tours. The Tanah Lot is found just outside Tabanan City and is known for its sandy beach, the temple Pura Tanah Lot and its spectacular sunsets.

Lake Batur - This lake was created more than 30.000 years ago after an eruption of Mount Batur and is a favourite destination for holidaymakers because of its incredible beauty. The lake is often covered in a mist and features the temple of Pura Danau Batur, or the Goddess of the Lake.

Mount Agung - This stunning, but active, volcanic mountain towers over Bali. It is also known as Gunung Agung and is sometimes called the "navel of the world". The mountain is sacred to the Balinese and is said to have been erected by the Gods. It was thought to give them a focal point from which to view the world. Holidaymakers who make the trek to the mountain will find the temple Pura Besakih is located here, dedicated more than 1000 years ago to Vishu, Brahma and Agung. The temple complex also houses a number of other temples dedicated to various Hindu Gods.


Klungkung Royal Palace - Whilst the original palace, built in 1710, was ruin by the Dutch in 1908, a recreation now exists that pays homage to Bali's past. Today those on Bali holiday will find a destination that offers a beautiful blending of nature and architecture.

Bali holiday offer visitors a wide variety of things to do and places to explore. From the natural splendours of Mount Agung and Lake Batur to the royal palace and beyond, the island will entrance holidaymakers with one breathtaking sight after another.

Bali

Kecak Dance
Bali is one of the provinces of Indonesia and dubbed with the title Island of the Gods because of natural beauty, rich culture and arts. Therefore, Bali is very famous and able to attract tourists from within and abroad to visit Bali. Bali has many tourist attraction such as Kuta Beach, Sanur Beach, and Nusa Dua Beach as a beach resort which is very famous in many countries. Bali has a few mountain eg Gunung Agung (3142 m) as the highest peak in Bali. Besides its natural beauty, Bali is also very famous for its art and culture such as Kecak Dance and Barong-Keris Dance.


Of natural beauty, rich culture and the arts in Bali is also a source of never ending inspiration for artists, especially sculpture, dance and painting, many artists participated in and abroad to develop the art of painting in Bali and the works of the painter is very much linked in several museums such as the Neka Museum (Ubud) and the Museum Le Mayeur (Sanur).