Ubud (Bali)

Ubud is a resting place in Gianyar regency, Bali island, Indonesia.
Ubud especially popular among foreign tourists because this location is situated between the fields and forest that lies between the chasms of the mountain that makes nature so beautiful. In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. The pulse Ubud community life can not be separated from art. Here there are also many art galleries, and arenas of music and dance performances are held alternately every night in all corners of the village.

 

Already since the 1930's, Ubud is popular among western tourists. At that time the German painter, Walter Spies and Dutch painter, Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They were assisted by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, the Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Museum Puri Paintings, Ubud
 
Tourist area
Ubud has a very diverse area of tourism, from tourist to tourist wana spread in Ubud area, such as

1. Rudana Rudana Museum and Fine Art Gallery 
The museum holds more than 400 pieces of paintings and sculpture works of the artists, both from Bali, Indonesia outside Bali artists and foreign artists who made Bali as the place works.

2. Museum Puri PaintingsIs a first art museum, which is managed by the private sector, in Bali. Initiated by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and foreign artists who settled in Ubud, Rudolf Bonnet. Established on January 31, 1956 under the auspices of the Foundation Ratna Warta, and officially opened by Minister of Education and Culture, Muhammad  

Yamin. 

3. Puri Agung Ubud 
Puri Agung Ubud Krisnakusuma located right in the heart of Ubud. Is the center of Ubud Kingdom government in ancient times, as well as arts and cultural center, and customary, which was held at right in front of the castle 

4. Vanara WanaVanara
Wana or Monkey Forest, (better known as the Monkey Forest) is a sacred forest located in Ubud area, to be precise entry into the territory Padangtegal traditional village, Ubud. In this forest there is a herd of monkeys by the hundreds, who have inhabited this region for hundreds of years

5. Rafting 
In the area west of Ubud, there Tukad (Kali) Ayung. In this river many tourist activities, among them a white water rafting and kayaking. There are several tourist services that offer this service. In addition to tourist, along the cliffs Tukad Ayung also has an enchanting natural scenery, and there are dozens of hotels.