Showing posts with label Bali Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali Beach. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Beautiful Taman Ayun

If you have a chance to visit Bali, don’t forget to visit a beautiful temple in Bali, Pura Taman Ayun, This temple is one of tourist places and destination in Bali; it is popular with The Temple and beautiful garden.


Taman Ayun Temple is a Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire .The temple of Taman Ayun is in Bali's Mengwi district. The name Taman Ayun means "beautiful garden". Taman Ayun Temple is nestled in Mengwi 18 kilometers northwest of Denpasar, Bali. It was probably built in 1634, according to local history this temple was built by I Gusti Agung, the king of Mengwi. Mengwi is derived from the word Arya Menguri, who was the founder of the former capital of Mengwi. Taman Ayun means a beautiful garden in the word, which is suitable for everybody who so desire. It gives comfort and a happy life to all creatures especially to human beings. Taman means pool or flower garden and Ayun means suitable for everybody. The temple and the grounds were restored in 1973. There is a calm tranquil feeling in the cool gardens with beautiful ponds.

The function of Taman Ayun Temple is a place to pray the god in their manifestation. It is according to the content of Babad Mengwi and the existence of temple building structure, especially the temple that is located in third area (Jeroan). According to Astadewata, the special God is worshiped in Taman Ayun Temple is the God in manifestation as a Wisnu God which his palace located in top of Mangu mount. In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioning that one of Dewa Catur Lokapalas carry through its worship is Meru Pucak Pangelengan that is a temple building with 9 multistoried roofs.


Pitara God is a holy soul deity of ancestor who is also referred as the other names of Hyang Pitara or Dewa Hyang. Pitara God is obliged to be worshiped by clan heir (Prati Sentana) in the form of temple ceremony which the same meaning as by the ceremony to the god.

The worshiping existence to Pitara God in Taman Ayun Temple can be searched and proved by pursuant to the existence of temple building which lay in by consecution in east which is called Paibon that is representing Special Temple. Taman Ayun Temple in capacities or its status as special altar for the King family of Mengwi Palace or as a Merajan Agung from Mengwi King Families specially for the founder of Mengwi Empire that is I Gusti Agung Putu.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

7 Fantastic beaches in Bali

Bali have many names such as Bali paradise island, Bali Island of the gods, Bali last paradise. Bali is famous as a tourist destination that is recognized by the whole world. Bali famous for its natural beauty and cultural richness that is unique, so was the beach in Bali is also one of the 10 best beaches in the world, where and what are the most beautiful beaches in Bali this?

Pantai Padang Bai is located in the port of crossing Bali - Lombok is Padang Bai, the beach is maintained cleanliness and beauty. Divers really like this beach. Because even adjacent to the port but the sea biota are still very well maintained. But careful if you want to dive
here, sometimes the current is very fast.


You should go to Legian and Seminyak. It is located on the coast north of Kuta beach has the same atmosphere Kuta beach, but beaches at Legian and Seminyak are distinguished by Kuta beach is clean and the atmosphere is not so crowded. Legian and Seminyak beach is a favorite place of my sunset pictures, because the atmosphere of the sunset each day is never the same and very unique.

Dreamland Beach is very popular tourist foreign tourists, white sand stretches very wide. Coral reefs and beaches adorn this large, one white sand beach in Bali is very beautiful and exotic. Unfortunately only access to this place because it's rather difficult to enter the luxury housing complex and a very steep road down, so cautious in rainy season.

Sanur area and the surrounding area one of the first developing tourism in Bali, we can feel the atmosphere of the village with the peace than in other coastal areas. Since large scale renovation Sanur beach today turned into a very beautiful beaches and friendly. The many activities and resorts located in Sanur Beach Sanur makes a decent alternative beach visit.

Amed and Tulamben beach is adjacent beach, almost like a second character of this beach. Amed beach but still very much a virgin and not many domestic tourists come here. Tulamben beach is favored by the Diver who wants to dive here.

If you want to see dolphin you must go to Lovina beach, a famous beach located on the northern island of Bali, because the sand is black, also very popular in this Lovina Beach is every morning we could see a bunch of Dolphin fish - dolphin that played on this beach. To see these dolphins we can hire a fishing boat that can be ordered directly in hotel or fishermen. Do not forget to bring a telephoto lens and wide, because it could have dolphins suddenly appeared beside you.

Island east of Bali and 2 trips from Denpasar you will find a recreational area that is well-known Candidasa, and the beauty of the beaches are very stunning. Many activities can be conducted on this beach such as diving.

Holiday to Bali is the right choice for anyone, also you.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Sunset In Paradise


Are you ready to see a spectacular sunset this month? Let’s go to Bali, a real tropical paradise. Bali is world-renowned for its spectacular sunsets. Bali Island is a fantastic and romantic tropical paradise.

You can see and enjoy sunset and beautiful sunrise in all seasons in Bali, because Bali is the last paradise on earth.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Holiday in All Seasons


Bali is the best island resorts in the world. If you have the opportunity to travel to the island of Bali, you will discover the island is very unique. The nature of the people and the island itself is friendly to the visitors. They are friendly and tolerance to foreigners. If the Balinese see you’re just wearing bikini on the beach they do not complain as long as you do not walk naked in public area.

Most Balinese are Hindu, but you will find that Hinduism in Bali a little different than in India or other country. Hinduism in Bali is blend with local wisdom and the old tradition. Balinese Hindu lives in harmony with the followers of other religions, including the Christians, Buddhists, Moslems, and others. That’s why a lot of foreigner chooses Bali as a place to live for a long time in the island.

The harmonious blend of the inherited culture of Hindu and Majapahit Java finally forms special characteristics for Bali’s community and culture without losing the touch of local culture.

If Balinese decide to live in other island or other country they still bring the traditions and culture.

You will be happy if you arrive in Bali because along the road you will see the Balinese houses, Pura or temple, park, statue and Balinese ritual are very colorful. Your ears will enjoy gamelan, Balinese music. You will feel peaceful. Nobody will get lost in Bali because the island is small and a lot of people will help you.

You feel the time is stop in Bali. The traditional Balinese still alive and living harmony with the modern culture. It is very common that tourists decide to stay longer or come later to study Balinese culture such as music, dance, paintings, and other types of Balinese culture. Since 19th century a lot of foreigner come to Bali to learn the Balinese culture, write a book or do some research about Bali.

If you stay in the hotel you will feel that the architecture of the building and environment is rich with Balinese art and traditions. Hotel staff will serve you with friendly smile and provide you Balinese dance if you enjoy your dinner in hotel, villa or other restaurant.