Bali sights
Top Things to See in Bali
Bali's must-visit temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, and beaches — with locations and tips for each
Temples & Landmarks
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu)
A 10th-century sea temple perched on a 70-metre cliff above the Indian Ocean at Bali's southern tip, famous for sweeping sunset views and the nightly Kecak fire dance performed against the ocean backdrop.
Tanah Lot Temple
Bali's most photographed temple, sitting on a wave-carved offshore rock cut off by the sea at high tide. Legendary at sunset, and reachable on foot across the rocks when the tide is low.
Tirta Empul (Holy Spring Temple)
A water temple built more than 1,000 years ago around a sacred spring, where Balinese Hindus perform the melukat purification ritual beneath a row of more than 30 carved fountains. Visitors can take part respectfully.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park
A vast clifftop culture park crowned by one of the world's tallest statues — a 121-metre figure of the god Vishnu astride the mythical bird Garuda — with daily Balinese dance performances and panoramic views.
Nature & Scenery
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Bali's most famous terraced rice fields, carved into a lush valley just north of Ubud and watered by the traditional subak irrigation system. Walking trails, jungle swings, and cafés look out over the green steps.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
A pre-dawn hike up an active 1,717 m volcano in a UNESCO Global Geopark, reaching the summit for sunrise over Lake Batur and a sea of clouds. A steady two-hour climb rather than a technical one.
Sekumpul Waterfall
Widely called Bali's most beautiful waterfall — a cluster of narrow cascades dropping up to 80 metres into a jungle valley in the island's north. Reaching the base is a steep but rewarding hike of around 45 minutes each way.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
A forested nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud, home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques living among moss-covered shrines, stone bridges, and towering banyan trees.
Beaches & Towns
Nusa Penida & Kelingking Beach
A rugged island a short boat ride southeast of Bali, famous for the T-rex-shaped cliff above Kelingking Beach, turquoise coves, and snorkelling with manta rays. Steep trails and big scenery make it a classic full-day trip.
Seminyak Beach
Bali's stylish west-coast beach, known for long sandy sunsets, easy surf, and a strip of beach clubs, boutiques, and restaurants. The relaxed, upmarket counterpoint to busy Kuta just to the south.
Ubud Palace & Art Market
The cultural heart of Bali — a royal palace (Puri Saren Agung) hosting nightly Balinese dance, beside a bustling traditional market of crafts, textiles, and souvenirs. The starting point for exploring Ubud on foot.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
An easy, scenic walking trail along a grassy ridge between two rivers on the edge of Ubud, with open valley views. Best at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the heat — free and open to all.
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