Get ready to uncover the hidden gems tucked away in the beautiful Ubud!
1 Juli 2016 09:28
Brilio.net/en - Bali boasts picture-perfect sceneries, rich culture and countless exhilarating activities and Ubud is no exception. As Balis ultimate cultural hub, Ubud has more than scenic rice terraces and beautiful temples to offer. Surrounded by lush rainforests and terraced rice paddies, Ubud is a one-stop tourist attraction that promises a wide range of activities for everyone, no matter if youre travelling alone or with family and friends.
From forging your own silver jewellery to watching birds to cycling through the breath-taking rice field in Ubuds rural, you can enjoy some new adventures in an unforgettable retreat in the middle of Balis tranquil atmosphere.
Get ready to uncover the hidden gems tucked away in the beautiful Ubud!
1. Forge and create your own silver jewellery at Studio Perak/Chez Monique Ubud
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Jewellery making classes usually take four hours, during which you can create your own unique jewellery piece. You can make a gorgeous ring, an exotic bracelet, a stunning necklace or earrings according to your own taste!
2. Sleep inside a magnificent bamboo castle in The Green Village
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This accommodation is super special. Not only is it surrounded by a lush rainforest and green paddy fields, it constructed from only bamboo! Spend an unforgettable night in this amazing eco project, and you will have the ultimate holiday of your life.
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3. Create and bake your own ceramic from scratch
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If wandering through the rice-fields won't get you grubby enough, try working with clay at one of ceramic studio at Ubud. You will learn various hand-building techniques and wheel throwing to make your own ceramic in the middle of Ubuds serene tropical atmosphere.
4. Get inspired by seeing some dazzling collections of art museums ARMA, The Blanco Renaissance Museum, and Puri Lukisan Museum
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Art museums in Ubud collect beautiful masterpieces of numerous painters and sculptors, and everything in between. The buildings, surroundings and atmosphere are also stunning.
5. Get a natural spa under Tegenungan Waterfall flowing fresh water
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The rich green surroundings and perfectly flowing fresh water of Tegenungan Waterfall will leave you feeling refreshed. Have a plunge in the fresh pool and have a shower under the waterfall to get the the all natural and organic spa treatment.
6. Have a leisurely contemplation while walking through rice fields, traditional Balinese huts and beautiful villas Campuhan Ridge, Ubud Kajeng Rice Fields
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A romantic short trek in Campuhan Ridge and Ubud Kajeng Rice Fields will take you through rice fields, and beautiful Balinese villages. You can get in touch with the locals and feel the spirit of Bali flowing inside your veins.
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7. Sip 12 cups of exotic coffee (including the infamous Luwak coffee) for free at Kebun Kopi Satri, Bali Pulina Coffee
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Surrounded by verdant coffee plantations and breath-taking sight, you will be sitting in an open hut, sipping 12 kinds of delicious local coffee and traditional beverages. You can even taste the infamous Luwak coffee in an unforgettable coffee tasting experience. You will also learn about coffee processing right from the seed to your cup.
8. Watch thousands of herons flock to Petulu
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Around 5 pm every afternoon, you can watch thousands of herons (locally known as kokokan) arrive at their homes in Petulu after day in the rice fields. It is an impressive sight to watch as the herons majestically descend on their tree homes for the night. The village is located about 2.5 kilometres north of Ubud.
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9. Have a refreshing yoga and Pilates experience in the style of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) Yoga Barn, Rumah Ubud Yoga, Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio
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Ubud is the spiritual capital of Bali and is the ideal place for yoga. No wonder that Elizabeth Gilbert landed here in search for serenity and tranquillity.
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10. Get hypnotised by beautiful Balinese dancers in the Royal Palace Puri Saren
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Once a Royal Palace of Ubud, Puri Saren is currently serves as a cultural repository of arts, dance and literature. While watching the amazing performance by local dancers, you can also admire the well-preserved Balinese architecture and charming garden settings in one of the most prominent places in Ubud.
