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ABOUT BALI

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Bali is magical.

As probably the most famous island in Indonesia, Bali blends spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful beaches with warm and friendly people, a vibrant culture and out of this world resorts.
Travel & Leisure Magazine has awarded Bali the World’s Best Island in 2009, while the Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali second place among the world’s Top Regions.


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Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colourful ceremonies, its arts and crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and exciting night life. For this exotic island has much to offer, from inspirational spirituality to fine dining and meeting experiences, from world class surfing and diving to exhilarating treks in the wild. And everywhere you will find intricately carved temples.

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For, the Balinese, who embrace the Hindu religion, are a most devout people where a large part of their lives is dedicated to rites and ceremonies aimed at maintaining harmony in this world. Indeed, this relatively small island holds many surprises.

This is a miraculous island indeed, for after decades of popularity, Bali continues to amaze both local and international visitors alike. Here gather a variety of visitors from around the globe: from those who come to surf the waves of Kuta, Uluwatu and Dreamland, to others who love the panoramic beauty of mountains and lakes at Batur, Kintamani, or Lake Beratan at Bedugul, to those who merely love shopping or spend endless days on the beach.


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Apart from the beauty of the Tanah Lot sunset, the temple’s location in the middle of the beach creates a unique and distinctive impression. This sacred site stands on a large rock formation surrounded by the Indian Ocean.
During high tide, the temple appears to float in the middle of the sea. In the late afternoon, Tanah Lot Temple becomes the foreground of a stunning silhouette view set against the backdrop of the sunset. The uniqueness of the sacred site's location, along with the breathtaking sunset view, never fails to captivate visitors.
At the Tanah Lot tourist area, there are not only one but two temples situated in the sea. One is located on a rock formation offshore, and the other stands on a cliff, similar to Uluwatu Temple. Uniquely, this cliff has a natural hole that goes through both sides, resembling Broken Beach in Nusa Penida. The temple on the cliff is called Pura Batu Bolong Tanah Lot.

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For weekly Updates on News and events in Bali, visit: www.balidiscovery.com.