5 Must-Visit Destination in South Bali
Have a plan to visit Bali? Don’t miss some of the following bucket list in South Bali area. South Bali has a million uniqueness. That’s why, some of destinations there are very famous around the world.
Here’s some bucket list from Nyaman Hospitality of the best tourist destinations in South Bali to make your vacation even more enjoyable!
Watch Kecak at Pura Luhur Uluwatu
The imposing Pura Luhur Uluwatu stands on a cliff in southwest Bali and serves as the backdrop to Bali’s most famous cultural performance: an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, with a backup choir of 30 chattering, bare-chested men.
In this traditional performance, the kecak, the chorus sits in a circle, swaying, rising, dancing, and uttering a rhythmic and repetitive “chak-chak-chak” that helps the narrative along as masked actors representing the Ramayana’s cast of characters tell the story through dance.
As the sun sets, a torch is lit in the middle of the chorus, setting the stage for a fiery confrontation between the Monkey King and his enemies. (Uluwatu, by the way, is rife with thieving macaques.)
Catch the Devdan Dance Performance at Nusa Dua
You don’t have to explore the length and width of Indonesia to see the best of its culture–not when you can visit Nusa Dua and see it all performed for you under one roof. In the space of 90 minutes, the Devdan Performance at the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre presents free-flying Borneo lovers, an intense Javanese sword fight, and a recreation of a Bali kecak performance.
The theater space was constructed just for the show, and no expense was spared to bring in the technical wizardry needed to make the production sparkle. A comparison to the Cirque de Soleil is unavoidable, but you’ll have to watch Devdan for yourself to see if it’s a fair point.
Go Surfing in Kuta
Kuta seems swamped with resorts and roving crowds of tourists these days, but its long stretch of beaches was where surfing first became popular in Bali. Fortunately, Kuta is still the best place in Bali to learn how to surf, as the waves are extremely newbie friendly. A good number of surfing schools and stores in the vicinity are ready to help you with your surfing requirements, too.
The peak surfing season on Kuta begins in May and ends in September, but there are several other popular times to visit throughout the year. Determine when the mid to high tide takes place to take advantage of the best breaks.
Visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a whopper: The statue is intended to rise over 470 feet when completed and depicts the Hindu god Vishnu riding his winged mount Garuda. As of this writing, only Vishnu’s head and torso, his hands, and Garuda’s head and shoulders have been completed.
You can stroll around the park and see for yourself just how massive the statue’s brass and copper components are. After wandering around the complex, you can retire to the nearby Jendela Bali restaurant for dinner. Their crispy fried duck is amazing.
Feed the Birds at Taman Burung Bali Bird Park
With over a thousand birds representing over 200 species endemic to Indonesia and Southeast Asia, the Taman Burung Bali Bird Park offers guests an intimate look at these birds’ living and eating arrangements.
Visitors wander through several regional exhibits featuring caged birds and walk-through aviaries which simulate the tropical environments of certain Indonesian islands. The Papua aviary feels like a walk through the forests of New Guinea, and Papua-native birds provide an added dimension of realism.
At certain times of the day, Taman Burung Bali Bird Park puts on bird shows, also themed according to region, from raptor shows featuring Indonesian birds of prey to spectacles featuring trained Balinese birds.
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