There are popular places for tourists in Bali such as Seminyak, Ubud, and Canggu. However, there is also Denpasar, the capital of Bali that also offers many great things for your holiday. There are historical and cultural sites you can visit. This is a perfect place for you to venture for your holiday. In this place, urbane features and rustic touches lend perfectly. You can still enjoy the finest of Bali in the middle of urbane retreat. You can venture from the center of Denpasar to its outer fringes. You will find bustling scene as well as laidback natural vibe of Bali.
Things to do when travelling in Denpasar Bali
The island of Gods is what people call Bali for. This is where you can find distinctive culture blends together with raw beauty of nature. However, you can still find bustling scene here and there which shows how lively and lovely the place is. So here are recommended places to visit while you are in Denpasar Bali for great holiday:
- Sakenan Temple – In this capital city, you can still trace Balinese’s historical points through Sakenan Temple. It is situated in Serangan Island. It consists of two main temple complexes featuring old coral stones. Those coral stones were used in place of bricks in history. There is also Sakenan’s anniversary that you can witness if you are lucky. It is held a week after Galungan. Check out Indonesia calendar to find out the exact schedule.
- TCEC – It stands for Turtle Conservation and Education Centre. This is situated in Serangan Island, south Denpasar. In the past, it was only a breeding ground for turtles. Today, it has become education and conservation site to breed and protect turtle species. The site provides sanctuary, nursery and hatchery for turtles. This conservation is open for public so you can visit and bring your kids along to know more about turtles.
- Denpasar Art Centre – It is also known as Taman Werdhi Budaya. This is where annual Bali Festival held. It is usually held from July to August. During festivals, there are a week-long exhibitions and live art performances. The festivals are held both in indoor and outdoor auditoriums. However, this is still great place to visit during normal day outside festival season. There are interesting points of this place you will enjoy started from the architecture to the magnificent sculptures. Its location is next to Denpasar Institute of Arts. You can also visit the campus and take a peak of students rehearsing their routines.
- Cultural Village of Kertalangu – This villa offers recreational sites include beautiful green paddies, restaurants, shops, spas, and fishing arena. In this cultural village, you will find many interesting things such as straw huts, traditional wooden house, and world peace monument. There are outdoor activities you can participate in during your visit to this village such as horse riding, woodcarving, Balinese dancing lessons, as well as painting. You can also buy authentic local souvenir at the shops located near the entrance of the village.