Wildlife and animal tourism have been a hot topic over the last few years. As tourists become more aware of welfare issues in the animal tourism sector, big changes have taken place, including reducing contact with animals and creating activities that give animals more freedom and less contact with visitors. Indonesia is home to the …
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Are you heading to Bali for the festive season? Here at The Bali Sun, we are excited that Christmas is just around the corner and are looking forward to all the festive activities we can recommend to you. Although Bali is a predominantly Hindu island, Christmas is still a big deal and widely celebrated there. …
The team at Sangeh Monkey Forest is still mourning the loss of colleague IB Nyoman Suamba, who was killed by a falling tree within the tourist attraction last week. Following the disaster, the Head of the attraction has shared additional safety and danger mitigation efforts that are now in place. On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, more …
Heavy rainfall in Bali has caused some of the worst damage recorded to Sangeh Monkey Forest in more than a decade. On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, several trees fell within the main temple complex area of the popular tourist attraction, destroying ancient structures, killing one member of staff, and seriously injuring another. The tragedy comes …
One of Bali’s most famous picture postcard landmarks is the rice terrace. These stunning green landscapes have become not only the most iconic in Bali, but also in all of Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Indonesia, China to Sri Lanka, the simple green hues of rice paddies have captured the wanderlust of explorers worldwide. Visiting …
Tourism leaders in Bali are calling on the Provincial Government to grant permission for construction to be resumed on the highly contentious Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project in Nusa Penida. The project was halted earlier this month because the Provincial Government deemed that it was breaking the conditions of its permits and licenses. The 182m …
Tourists in Bali this weekend should visit the GWK Cultural Park. Not only is this one of Bali’s leading tourism attractions, but the park is also hosting the biggest cultural festival of the year, and it’s not to be missed. To celebrate Galungan and Kuningan, which will fall on 19th November to 29th November 2025, …
The opportunity to explore Bali’s cultural wonders should not be overlooked when visiting the island, especially when visiting for the first time. While many holidaymakers rightly travel to the island to enjoy sun, sand, and sea, it is a crying shame when visitors miss the opportunity to connect with the island’s culture, even if only …
Bali’s Waterbom is one of the most in-demand tourist attractions on the island, and with good reason. This outstanding waterpark knows how to create a memorable day out for the whole family while promoting affordability, safety, and sustainability. This month, Waterbom Bali has been named Asia’s Leading Waterpark in 2025 at the World Travel Awards. …
Despite being one of Bali’s biggest development projects, the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park Project, also referred to locally as Disneylandnya, has not hit headlines since 2023. As the local government settles fully into this new term in office, all eyes are firmly set back on major development initiatives. Bali’s Jembrana Regency is one of the …
Tourists in Bali who are planning on visiting any of the island’s leading monkey attractions are being reminded not to interact with the wild animals. New signage is being introduced at Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest to help remind tourists of the potential risks in engaging with the monkeys. Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest, often …
Bali is home to some of the biggest and best beach clubs in the world. Holidaymakers heading to the Island of the Gods this high season are already booking their daybeds and cabanas for Bali’s hottest beach clubs. With so many beach clubs charging an entry fee, budget-savvy tourists are quite rightly only on the lookout …