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Buleleng, is famous for its waterfalls and beaches. Nevertheless, Buleleng still presents many alternative tourism options to visitors. One of them is Tao Park. If you need a fresh place for a picnic, this park is perfect. Recreation in Tao Park Tao comes from the Balinese language which means calm and cool. As the name implies, that's the atmosphere that you can feel when you set foot to a new destination in Bantang Banua, District Sukasada. Yes, this tourist location was just opened around last February 2017. Initially, this park was owned by a resident of Sukasada Village who lived around the riverbank, namely Made Yasamada. The condition of the river at that time was very dirty, contaminated with garbage. Then, he voluntarily cleaned the river from rubbish and turn the riverbank into a recreational park. Because it is located in a strategic area, many people are interested to stop by to enjoy the park. Finally, Made opened this tourist spot to the public. Tao Park presents a na...

 by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo North Bali is best known for its Lovina Beach. But did you know? There are other alternatives for those of you who want to go on a nature vacation in the region. Like for example Kroya Waterfall which is located in Buleleng Regency. This waterfall is still in a very natural condition. If you want to enjoy a challenging calm, then stop by this waterfall. It's located in the middle of a forest. That means, this place gives tourists the opportunity to enjoy the thick tracks of green trees. The trees will look fresh when it rains. At times like that, the cool air will also make your soul calmer. The composition of green and wet earth colors will beautify the journey to the location of the waterfall. Kroya Waterfall is located in Sambangan Village, Sukasada District. Buleleng Regency is famous as an area with a lot of waterfall tourism. Not far from Kroya Waterfall there are also other waterfalls, including Twin Falls and Dedari Falls. So don't be mis...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Subak is known as an organized water management system and functions to irrigate agriculture. Many traditional areas in Bali are still using the Subak system in organizing agriculture. Uniquely, in Sambangan Village, Sukasada, Buleleng beside Subak irrigating agriculture is managed as a destination spot. During the pandemic, many workers lost their jobs. Because it occurs globally, local communities empower a customary policy by managing more than functioning as a source of water. Mountain water sources with clear water are accommodated in ponds. It is located at an altitude, on a hill with views of greenery with ornamental plants marking the tourist area. If taken from Singaraja, going to Getep Lawas Baths is 11 kilometers away or takes 15 minutes by motorcycle. Gatep or Gayam has the scientific name Inocarpus fagifer and is also known as Tahitian chestnut. This bathing area located under the gatep tree that covers the bathing pool grows lush. A breezy a...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo The Wenara Valley is a tourist attraction in Bali that is not yet known to many tourists. Because this attraction has just opened at the beginning of 2019. Usually this place is visited by local residents on weekends or on major holidays. Wenara Valley is a suitable place for you to hunt for unique selfie spots in Bali. Take your time visiting this selfie spot in Klungkung Regency. Wenara Valley If you want to get a beautiful atmosphere and photo background, it is recommended to visit the Wenara Valley on weekdays. Because you will find many local visitors on weekends. So that the photo spots become crowded and uncomfortable. Don't forget to check the weather when you want to visit the location, since this is an outdoor photo spot. You don't want to miss your chance to take a picture because it rains, right? In there, you will find a long wooden bridge built over the valley. This bridge is used as a photo spot by visitors. With a background of gr...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Bali Island is truly one of a kind! You can find any type of recreation there. Nature, culture, history, you can just choose as you wish. In fact, you can also fill your vacation by studying many types of rare plants, unique right? Yes, in Jagatnatha Botanical Garden, you can breathe the fresh air of Bali, while enjoying the green scenery and studying various types of plants. Jagatnatha Botanical Garden is one of the programs of the Jembrana Regency Government to advance tourism in the area. In the development of this usadha and upakara-themed garden, the Jembrana District Government was also assisted by the Ministry of Public Works and LIPI. As explained above, Jagatnatha Botanic Garden is dominated by a variety of rare and medicines plants. Therefore, in addition to accompanying the daily life of Balinese in terms of yadnya and ceremony, this garden also functions as a conservation center. In the same garden, the community also uses it as a place of res...

by Marvin Wijaya Pura Pusering Jagat is one of the must-visit temples on the Island of the Gods. Besides having a unique building shape, this temple holds a very high value of Balinese culture. This sacred place is also often the location of Hindu religious ceremonial events in Bali. Pura Pusering Jagat The name Pura Pusering Jagat has the meaning of the center of the world. Because this is one of the heavenly celestial temples which is an important place to maintain the spiritual balance of Bali. Because, if it’s examined etymologically in Hinduism, the heavenly temple is the stana or place where Lord Shiva lives. It has the same level of importance as the Lempuyang Luhur Temple in Karangasem, it's no wonder that this temple is very sanctified by Balinese Hindus. This temple is also a place of worship of Batara Amangkurat as a guiding god for the authorities who hold positions in managing people's lives. During their time as leaders, they are expected to always have a religiou...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo The diversity of ethnic groups in Indonesia represents the richness of culture. On the Island of the Gods, the richness of culture is also illustrated by the standing of temples that are hundreds of years old. One of the pagodas on the island of Bali is hundreds of years old, called the Caow Eng Bio Temple. Caow Eng Bio Temple A typical Chinese architecture building stands majestically on the north bank of Tanjung Benoa. The dominant bright red color envelops the worship house of Kong Hu Chu religious people. This house of worship is known as the Caow Eng Bio Temple. This temple is located at Jln. Segara Ening No. 14, Benoa, South Kuta District, Badung Regency. The environment is included in the Banjar Indigenous area of Darmayasa. Caow Eng Bio Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bali. This temple is dedicated to worshiping Goddess Shui Wei Sheng Nian and Xiongdi Gong or the gods of the sea. The goddess and the gods are only worshiped specifically at t...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Bali Island has a number of traditional villages that have been opened as tourist attractions, Usually, some traditional villages offer historical tours, religious tourism, and cultural tourism for tourists, depending on the characteristics that stand out from each village. Well, recently the residents of the Kemenuh Indigenous Village in Sukawati Subdistrict, Gianyar Regency changed the surrounding area to attractive natural tourism. Indigenous Village of Kemenuh You can go to the Indigenous Village of Kemenuh for about an hour drive from Denpasar and about 30 minutes if you depart from downtown Gianyar. Surrounded by several famous tourist attractions such as Tegenungan Waterfall , Goa Gajah , and the Kemenuh Butterfly Garden , this beautiful place offers fresh, clear river water and shady forests. Yes, in the Indigenous Village of Kemenuh, you can visit the Petanu River. This Petanu River water flow originates from Tampak Siring and later flows to Tege...

By Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Everyone agrees that Bali has endless natural beauty. So, don’t be surprised if there are still many hidden tourist attractions on the island. As real proof, Aan Secret Waterfall is one of the many tourist attractions located in a hidden location. Since it was discovered in 2018, this waterfall has become a very charming photo spot. Well, if you need a vacation to a quiet place, Aan Secret Waterfall is the place! Located in Klungkung Regency, you can enjoy the sound of a waterfall in the midst of shady trees that will freshen up your heart and mind. The sound of soothing waterfalls surrounded by fresh air is the main attraction, especially for urban communities. As mentioned earlier, Aan Secret Waterfall was only discovered in 2018. Actually, the surrounding community already knew about the existence of this waterfall. However, the community has not yet explored its natural charm at the ti...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Finding interesting tourist attractions in Bali is so easy. If you are bored with popular tourist destinations, just try visiting alternative tours. One of them is a beautiful dam in Jembrana, called Benel Dam. So what can you do in this dam? Benel Dam  Benel itself is a fairly new dam. Its construction was carried out during the reign of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The construction began in 2006 and was established in 2010. The main function of this dam is as a source of water for local residents. With the existence of the Benel Dam, Jembrana residents were finally able to obtain a clean water source. Usually in the dry season, residents often have difficulty finding clean water. The Jelrana Benel Dam has such a large size. The water collected in this dam is used to irrigate at least more than one thousand hectares of rice fields owned by the local residents. On the other hand, the dam is large and broad, and it is supported by the condition ...

by Charista Elliani Sosrodjojo Visiting a waterfall or a river in Bali may have become a mainstream activity. If you want to find a different but affordable travel experience, some city parks in Bali can be visited. One of them is Pecangakan Park in Jembrana Regency. It has become one of the popular tourist destinations that people often visit to spend their free time. Relaxing in the Pecangakan Park Pecangakan Park is a city park located around the office area. Precisely located at Jln. Jendral Sudirman, Negara District, Jembrana Regency. This park has a distinctive statue of the figure of Lord Ruci (the incarnation of Bima, a wayang (puppet) figure who managed to get the holy water in the story of the Mahabharata) which stands firmly and is surrounded by a fountain with the addition of colorful flashing lights. At certain times, there’s an attraction of "dancing fountain" that you can watch. It definitely makes the atmosphere more interesting. This attraction has become the...