Badung

The regency of Badung extends in a narrow ribbon from the central uplands of the island down to the Bukit or Nusa Dua Peninsula in the South. Its shape and territory – which does not comprise the city of Denpasar, Sanur included, whose municipality has an independent status – are determined by a distributor network of rivers and streams fed from the Plaga rain – catchment area in the North.

Kuta thus became the place of fun and youth, while Nusa Dua, opened in the mid-80’s, hosted five-star tourist resorts and conventions. Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran, Sawangan and Batu Pageh (Bali Beach), are only the last additions to the list. And investments pour in.

The best surfing is at Suluban, Labuhan Sait and Bingi. The whole area is presently being developed. The Bukit inland has many caves, some of which, like Gua Selonding, were inhabited by prehistoric man. The tallest statue in the world, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (145m), is being built in an ancient quarry on the highest spot of the Bukit. For hikers, there are paths running along much of the cliff.

Bukit’s most famous landmark is the temple Pura Luhur Uluwatu, an architectural marvel situated on a headland at the westernmost tip of the plateau. According to the local tradition, the first Uluwatu temple was built by Empu Kuturan in the 11th century, as one of the territorial temples of the island. Dang Hyang Nirartha, the 16th century reformer of Balinese Hinduism, rebuilt it in its present state. He is said to have elevated to heaven from its premises the temple is best known for its sunsets over the long breakers of the sea downward, but it has also one of the most exquisite architecture of the island.

Nusa Dua, and nearby Tanjung Benoa, although technically part of the Bukit, are a world of their own. It is where the idea of tourism as having to be insulated from its Balinese environment has been implemented. The resort consists of a dozen hotels set in a manicured mark run by a government-controlled company. Initiated in 1971, it contains the most famous names of the Hotel Industry: Hilton, Hyatt, Club Med. It is a laboratory of neo-Balinese architecture: giant split gates, huge statues and hall. White-sand beaches, pristine water, and coconut trees, it has all the ingredients of a tropical paradise, and some of its hotels are among the most sumptuous in Asia.

Kuta’s original claim to fame owes much to its beach, Bali’s best, and the sunset. The beach front is now mainly occupied by star-hotels, except to Legian and Seminyak, where much of the social scene has now moved. The main shops are located all long Legian street. To the South of Kuta is located the resort of Tuban.

The Pura Taman Ayun is a water garden temple, therefore symbolizing the cosmic union of sea and mountain. It is possible to row around the moat in rented boats. The architecture follows the usual kaja/kelod tripartite structure, which duplicate the order of the cosmos: nista (impure/demonic), madia (middle/human) and utama (godly), corresponding to three successive yards, the most sacred ones being in the inner court. Its shrines are made and decorated in the finest fashion of Balinese carvers.

Places of Interest in Badung Regency

Bungee Jumping
Here are several places Bungy Jumping in Kuta including AJ Hacket Bungy at Double Six Club (66) street Arjuna (Double Six), Bali Bungy Co. Puseh Pura road, and Adrenaline Parks Road Benesari Kuta. This sport is actually a traditional Maori tribe in New Zealand to test the courage of the youth who had turned up with his legs tied to the branches of trees and then plunged into the valley.

Sangeh Monkey Forest
Sangeh is the name of a village. There covering 14 hectares of trees and is inhabited by hundreds of monkeys. Nutmeg trees like that are not found elsewhere in Bali and the presence in this Sangeh a mystery.

Taman Ayun Temple
Taman Ayun means beautiful garden. This temple is located in the village of Mengwi about 18 kilometers northwest of Denpasar city and is one of pretending the most beautiful in Bali. Page temples arranged in such a beautiful and surrounded by fish ponds which was built in 1634 by King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom.

Cangu Beach
Naturally beautiful stretch of beach is located only a few kilometers north of Legian Beach and within easy reach of the Kerobokan Village turn left. Just like the other beaches next to, Canggu Beach offers a special waves for surfing sports fans. Likewise for inexperienced surfers with waves rock beach, Canggu will provide an exciting first experience.

Kedonganan Beach
Located just 3 miles south of International Airport Ngurah Rai, this beach offers white sand gently sloping to the calm waves, making it ideal for relaxing, swimming and sun bathing. In the northern part of Côte Kedonganan have a traditional fish market with several “djoekoengs” (traditional boat).

Labuan Sait
This white sandy beach and clean, and quiet so it is suitable for recreation, relaxation and sun bathing and, of course, also very suitable for surfing. The local fishermen also provide rental djoekoengs for those who want to tour the beauty of unspoiled nature in the southern peninsula of the hill. As a tourist, this place also has a few taverns and restaurants.

Deluang Sari Turtle Breeding
Deluang sari is a small delta mangrove forests covered, white sand shores, with a wave of calm, situated overlooking the sea recreation center Benoa Harbor. Because it has an intact ecological system, clean beaches, lush mangrove forests, then this place has been developed for breeding sea turtles.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal building will be standing 150 meters tall with its wings span 64 meters across. Made from more than 4000 tons of copper and brass, the statue is picturing Lord Wisnu.

Ground Zero Monument
This monument was built to remind us of a terrible event that is Kuta Bali bombing on Saturday night of October 12, 2002 in Jalan Legian Kuta who many deaths of 202 people from 22 countries and 324 people suffered serious injuries and wounds . The explosion is very powerful bomb also caused destruction and damage to buildings and vehicles within a radius of one kilometer.

Pelaga Village
An agrotourism walk around the coffee plantation will be the memorable moment and refreshing, too.The fertile soil serves huge horticulture collection of vegetables, coffee, vanilla, corn and more.There will be more time to relax as you are miles away from the bustling city of Denpasar.

Serangan Island
The turtle island is just few hundred meters off southern Sanur’s coastline. The spectacular reefs were the popular sight for snorkeling activity. he land reclamation and destruction of the mangrove forest around the island has significantly changed the tidal patterns and worsened erosion on Sanur Beach.

Uluwatu
Yet in 16th century, it was rebuilt by a reformer priest, Pedanda Wawu Rauh. After experiencing some renovations in 1949 and 1980, the temple shows off the old and new structural combination.Besides the temple, Uluwatu is now becoming famous among the surfing experts that dare to challenge the surf break.

Water Boom Park
Located on the road Dewi Sartika, Tuban about 2 km to the north of Ngurah Rai International Airport. Swimming pool and landscaping of this beautiful set is a favorite for both family recreation by tourists and local tourists, and is open daily from 9:00 am until 6 pm, and is able to accommodate guests up to 1000 people.

Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa be a very suitable place for Watersport activities or water sports. Beaches in the area This is very different from the calm typical in the Kuta, Sanur or Uluwatu made this area so as the only place for the water Sport.

Jimbaran
This beach also offers the same view with the other beach, but only the water more clear, so convenient for swimming, sunbathing and rileks themselves. Jimbaran Bali, offers a range of attraction is known as a Seafood center and the night atmosphere Jimbaran beach is beautiful and romantic.

Kuta Beach
Kuta is now the center of an extensive tourist-oriented urban area that merges into the neighboring towns. Legian, to the north, is the commercial hub of Kuta and the site of many restaurants and entertainment spots. Most of the area’s big beachfront hotels are in the southern section of Tuban.

Dreamland Beach
Beach is a tourist place, located in the south of Bali in the area called Pecatu. Dreamland beach surrounded by cliffs, cliffs that rise high, and surrounded by coral reefs in the rather large around the beach. This beach is located in the complex Pecatu Graha Bali (Kuta Golf Resort Link) which is about 30 minutes from Kuta beach.

Legian Beach
Sunset Legian is an no-holds barred beach where locals, expatriates and tourists mingle, bargain with the best, play paddle ball and football, indulge in a massage and manicure, catch up on reading, meditate, exercise, you name it.

Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa Dua, was designed for the luxury conscious with a heavy concentration of big name hotels lining the beatiful white sand beach. Some of the resorts have private beaches but most areas are accessible. The stretch past the Hilton Resort has been a public beach and during the wet season, the outer reef there is a popular surf break.

Horse Safari
This safari is one of the tourist attractions are quite interesting and increase the diversity of tourism activities in Badung regency. This attraction offers a route through the countryside, rice paddies and dikes coast. This safari can also be used to learn to ride a horse and recreation with family. This experience will probably be a beautiful memory that will not be forgotten.