20 Cool Attractions and Activities in Bali

Bali, Indonesia, also known as "the island of paradise", is the ideal holiday destination in the minds of many people. In addition to the sun, beaches and bikinis, Bali also has a lot of scenery attractions and cool activities that are worth exploring. Where to start? Take a look at these 20 really really cool things-to-do in Bali.

1. Kuta Beach

Located at the southern tip of Bali Island, it is the liveliest beach in Bali, famous for surfing and night club. Except to join a wave chasing course experience, you can also chat or daze in various styles of cafes, club and bars. If you don’t know where to stay at night, it is definitely a good place to meet new friends and enjoy the alcohol party.

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2. Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay has crystal clear waters and beautiful corals, making it ideal for snorkeling. There are sometimes frogfish in coral reefs, and Mantis Shrimp walking around in small steps to find food. There are also many strangely shaped sea hares with different colors. Don't forget to widen your eyes and prepare your camera!

3. Nusa Penida Kelingking Beach

High cliffs, azure bays and white sandy beach are like paradise. As Bali’s most breathtaking attraction, Kelingking Beach is definitely worth visiting. This is also one of the most popular instagram spot. Hiking along the boardwalk to the cliff, overlooking the clear blue waters and T-Rex shaped cliffs at the top. After a very steep downhill staircase you can reach Kelingking Beach, suitable for those who like to explore adventure and seek novelty.

4. Angel's Billabong

Located on the outlying island of Nusa Penida on the edge of Bali. Angel Billabong is a naturally formed swimming pool, which is only one line away from the sea. It is very spectacular just to watch on the shore. And there are no dead ends in the 360 degrees, you can make really cool and compelling photos in minutes!

5. Tirta Gangga Water Palace

Trite Gangga used to be the royal palace in eastern Bali, but now it has become a popular checkpoint on Instagram. The whole garden is very large, with an ancient fountain in the center of the garden, surrounded by small ponds surrounded by idols, and different koi carp under the water, which is very dreamy.

6. Tanah Lot Temple

As one of the most important landmarks in Bali, Tanah Lot Temple is an exotic and ancient Hindu shrine. The Temple is built on the cliff of Uluwatu, where you can see not only the temple, but also the beauty of the waves against the shore and the sunset. When the sea is at high tide, the passage connecting to the temple will be submerged and impassable. You must wait for the ebb to enter the temple. Sunset is the best time to watch. Under the light of the yellow sunset, the waves beat the coast fiercely, provoke a thousand waves, and the scenery is spectacular.

7. Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran Beach was named the world's top ten sunset beaches, don't miss it when you come to Bali! At sunset, the Jimbaran coast is full of enticing fresh seafood barbecue scent and candlelight flashing on the table. You can pick fish, clams, crabs, lobsters, or squids caught in the morning, bury their feet in the sand, enjoy the amazing sunset, and listen to the sound of the waves approaching the shore.

8. Pure Lempuyang Temple 

Pure Lempuyang Temple, The sky gate is located on the top of Pura Lempuyang. This is one of the top 50 must-see scenic spots rated by BBC. The gate of the sky, also known as the gate of good and evil, the locals believe that this is the closest gate to the sky. Opposite is Mount Agung, where you can watch the volcano and the clouds at the same time.

9. Handara Golf Course Gate

The gate to the quiet road has also become one of the most popular destinations on Ins. With its beautiful green landscape and tranquil atmosphere, tourists have listed it in the itinerary. In the background of the mountains, a straight road extends to the foot of the mountain. The lush trees on both sides of the road with the mist just after rain are grand and dreamy.

10. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple is a picturesque landmark, it is also a historic temple complex, which is popular with tourists and locals. This iconic temple is surrounded by a smooth reflective surface, giving the impression of a floating temple. Don't miss the wooden boat here, you can enjoy a quiet space in two minutes of rowing.

11. Kintamani Volcano

Kintamani volcano is famous for its magnificent alpine landscape. With an altitude of up to 1500 meters, the mountain top is smog-dense all year round, covered by dense tropical cloud forest. The lake view in the mountains and the endless streams make this volcano full of vitality. The thing you must to do is to choose a restaurant with a good location to watch the volcano on the nearby mountain, and enjoy the local specialties while watching the scenery.

12. Tirta Empul

The sacred and ancient Tirta Empul is one of the six most famous temples in Bali. This ancient temple with a history of more than a thousand years, the building is grand and complete. Entering the Temple, the eyes of the spring are lined up from left to right. The stone shrine is already covered with moss, and the spring is still as it was then. The locals in Bali buried their heads under the eyes of the spring. They firmly believed that after washing the holy water, they could relieve their doom, cleanse their souls, and pray for peace.

13. Mahana Point 

Mahana Point is a cliff jumping platform at a small restaurant in Nusa Ceningan. Cliff jumping is a unique experience of this restaurant. It will become one of your really cool trips. Standing on a cliff jumping platform with different heights, jumping into the blue sea, only the brave can dare to challenge.

14. Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

Although not as famous as other waterfalls in Bali, it still maintains pure natural beauty. Twin Falls is not as easy to reach as other waterfalls in Bali, you need to drive, and hike through the rainforest, but when you arrive here, you will find all this is worth it. The whole journey will be surrounded by dense trees, rocks, rivers and beautiful waterfalls, this will be the best destination for your adventure!

15. Bali Swing

There is no doubt that the big swing hidden in the Ubud jungle of Bali has become a must-see spot on Instagram. The swing has four heights: 10 meters, 15 meters, 20 meters and 78 meters. The moment of swaying, overlooking the cliff at the foot and the lush tropical jungle, is very exciting. Girls better wear elegant long skirts when taking pictures.

16. Wanagiri Hidden Hills

If you think that the Bali Swing is not exciting enough, then you can challenge this huge swing that takes you through the treetops and Lake Buyan! Wanagiri Hidden Hills is located in the north of Bali, facing Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan. There are a variety of bird nests too, and it is also beautiful to take a random shot! Arriving before sunset can also enjoy the spectacular sunset at the top of the mountain.

17. Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is located in Ubud. Unlike the 360-degree sea view of Bali, it has a superb terraced landscape and transparent green mountains. This is also the location of the movie "Food, Prayer and Love". The difference with other terraces is that Tegalalang is at the foot of the volcano, and you can enjoy the appearance of the terraces in the background of the volcano, just like an ethereal fairyland.

18. Campuhan Ridge Walk

Hiking in the scenic valley is undoubtedly a good place to breathe fresh air. This is a very famous hiking route in Ubud, where you can see grasslands, ridges, canyons, forests and rice fields. The whole journey is about 8 kilometers. It will pass through the lush vegetation of the Sungai wos river valley, and some beautiful small villages and coffee shops, order a cup of coffee, sit on the terrace and watch the sunset reflect on the paddy field, how comfortable!

19. Ride in Ubud

There are green rice fields in the suburbs of Ubud, and weird craft shops and small cafes hidden in the streets and alleys of the city. Slow down to ride in Ubud, not for attractions, just to give yourself a free time. Watching the sunset brush Ubud with a layer of transparent golden honey, watching the crisscross terraces run down the mountain, the irrigated valley ears, and the drops of water shone with golden light.

20. Rafting at Ayung River

If you want to feel the thrill and excitement while enjoying the original tropical rainforest scenery along the way, then you must experience a rafting on the Ayung River in Bali. Ayung River is close to downtown Ubud, about 20 minutes by car. There are 11 rapids in the whole course of rafting. It is a great opportunity to appreciate the scenery of the Ubud rainforest on both sides of the river when drifting past the gentle water.