The Bali Police are calling on the support of consulates in the province to help improve the behavior of tourists on the island. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya has issued similar calls earlier this year. In a meeting held in Denpasar, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya called together representatives from 24 …
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Bali is on a mission to build more connections with cities and countries around the world. This week, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, met with the Bulgarian Government to discuss how the two regions can collaborate on building more sustainable tourism and education initiatives. This week, Bali Governor Wayan Koster received a visit from …
It is a really special time of year in Bali. This November, Bali will observe the Galungan and Kuningan festivals. To honour these holy days and celebrate all of the island’s unique heritage, Bali Airport is preparing a special program of events to welcome tourists with a truly cultural and authentic welcome. Celebrations have already …
Bali is an island steeps in ancient wisdom and a cultural heritage that cannot go unnoticed by tourist and holidaymakers. Even if tourists opt not to visit a temple or cultural landmark in Bali, there are dozens of important statues and monuments that they will see just while driving from beach club to beach club. …
November is one of the best times to be in Bali as a tourist in 2025. Bali is home to a deeply reverent culture, and worship and devotion are deeply ingrained in all aspects of daily life. This November, Bali will be observing the holy festivals of Galungan and Kuningan, and tourists may already be …
Bali’s rich cultural heritage is one of the top reasons the island continues to welcome millions of tourists each year. Cultural heritage can be found everywhere in Bali —from temples and palaces to rice paddies and beaches— but it is in the island’s dance culture that ancient stories come to life. There are dozens of …
One of the most important aspects of a visit to Bali is the opportunity to connect with the island’s incredibly reverent culture and rich spiritual history. One way to dive straight into the heart of Balinese culture is to visit Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always …
For many tourists heading to Bali, the City of Denpasar is an urban hubbub that’s simply driven through on the way to a resort or beach. Yet Denpasar is a cultural melting pot that is a seriously overlooked gem when it comes to off-pavement cultural must-visits. A day trip to Denpasar can showcase a whole …
Tourists visiting Bali on the lookout for a quiet temple to explore should take a moment to consider the ancient Pura Kehen in Bangli Regency. This 9th-century temple is visited by a fraction of the number of visitors seen by the island’s most famous temples, and has so much cultural heritage to explore. Not only …
Bali is sometimes known as the Island of A Thousand Temples…in fact, the island is home to many more temples than that! There is one very special temple that, for Balinese Hindus, holds more spiritual significance than any other, and, generously, the Balinese people allow tourists and non-Hindus to visit. In Bali, the tenets and …
Bali is best known as a majority Balinese Hindu island, but within Balinese culture, both Hinduism and Buddhism are closely intertwined. While almost all temples tourists will see in Bali are dedicated to Hindu deities, there are a few very special Buddhist temples that are waiting to be explored. The Ling Gwan Kiong Buddhist Temple …
Bali is a haven for foodies! Home to some of the best restaurants in Asia, incredible eateries, innovative diners, and the most Instagrammable cafes around, Bali is the undisputed foodie capital of Indonesia. It is entirely possible to go on vacation in Bali and never try any Indonesian food, let alone any Balinese food. But …