The Charms of Bali

Brimming with cultural treasures, this city offers diverse museums, great food, and access to Indonesia's best ancient temples.

Hire a rickshaw to explore the colorful city streets, or wander around by food, visiting shops, temples, and local food stalls.

Offering many fun and interactive exhibitions, this science museum is perfect for young children and adults young at heart.

Boasting a river winding its way through the premises, this zoo also features an orchid hothouse, a lake, and a botanical garden.

This 18C palace complex is home to the Sultan of Yogyakarta and offers markets, a historical museum, mosques, and live performances.

Indonesia's biggest Hindu temple dates to the 9C, boasting fine traditional architecture, elaborate reliefs, and rich ornamentation.

Remnants of an ancient settlement boasting many architectural relics, including a bathing area, small shrines, walls, and more.

Now a hub of silversmiths, this district boasts remnants of a 16C Sultanate capital, including a mosque, a palace, and fortifications.

This remarkable museum exhibits traditional masks, puppets, textiles, superb Javanese art, and boasts an outdoor sculpture exhibit.

Housed in a 19C fort, this museum showcases photographs, documents, and dioramas depicting significant historic events.

Built in the 18C as a royal recreational garden, this complex boasts artificial lakes, fine architecture, and other ornate elements.

Climb up to the summit for spectacular views over the surrounding area, or explore by foot this national park and all it can offer.

Adorned with elaborate relief panels and Buddha statues, this 9C temple complex is a remarkable example of Javanese architecture.

Dedicated to the life and works of Affandi, an Indonesian artist, this museum exhibits his painting and personal belongings.

Honoring an 18C prince who rebelled against the Dutch, this museum exhibits 19C weaponry, statues, and a few of his personal items.

Stroll through the packed stalls, admiring local craftsmanship, sampling fresh veggies and fruits, and soaking up the local culture.

Follow the meandering road until you reach this secluded beach, known for its white sand, azure water, and beautiful landscape.

Indonesia's second-largest Buddhist compound dates to the 8C, boasting nearly 250 lavishly ornamented shrines.

A temple complex dating to the 9C, featuring over 200 structures of unique architectural technique and abundant decorations.

Also known as Surakarta, this vibrant city is home to a famed royal palace, traditional architecture, and rich cultural museums.

A bustling seaside resort set in a a fishing village, visitors enjoy the picturesque beaches, fresh seafood, and local culture.

Fringed with lush tropical forests, this beautiful beach offers all the hallmarks of the best vacations - swimming, tanning, and more.

Stroll through town, taking in the sites and smells, enjoying the fresh sea breeze, and sampling some amazing seafood.

While certainly boasting a unique odor, this fast-paced market is brimming with all manner of seafood and energetic merchants.

This picturesque craggy headland boasts a 16C Balinese temple, offering a superb moment for a memorable picture.

Home to over 5,000 birds, this popular aviary offers shows and features landscaped enclaves, as well as an array of native plants.

Home to nearly 400 animals, this safari boasts an open-air enclave, a water park, a playground, theaters, and other facilities.

Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Indian Ocean, bask in the sun, and swim through the turquoise water of this popular beach.

Hike down stairs and through the jungle to reach these waterfalls, comprising seven separate cascades into a breathtaking whole.

With a history reaching to the 10C, this impressive temple boasts a beautiful purification bath replenished with fresh spring water.

A small town on the island of Bali, featuring art galleries, museums, and temples, and offering access to nearby natural attractions.

This popular sanctuary is home to over 600 macaques famed for causing mischief, but also three 14C temples and lush natural scenery.

Hunt for bargains as you make your way through the central streets of Ubud, where a charming atmosphere floods its colorful shops.

A palace complex boasting traditional style and nice gardens. Visit at night and you might glimpse a traditional dance performance.

Spanning 9km along hills and through breathtaking natural vistas, this hiking trail features temples, valleys, and cultural curios.

Hike down stairs and through the jungle to reach these waterfalls, comprising seven separate cascades into a breathtaking whole.

This picturesque craggy headland boasts a 16C Balinese temple, offering a superb moment for a memorable picture.

Hosting daily dance concerts, this 19C temple features elaborate stone carvings and sculptures of local gods and mythic creatures.

A simple botanical garden full of endemic Balinese plants, featuring orchid greenhouses, medicinal gardens, and a cacti collection.

Housed in a complex boasting traditional Balinese style, this museum's galleries host from classical to modern Indonesian artworks.

Exhibiting the works of Antonio Blanco, a famous and eccentric local artist, this museum features gardens and a restaurant as well.

Home to over 5,000 birds, this popular aviary offers shows and features landscaped enclaves, as well as an array of native plants.

Home to nearly 400 animals, this safari boasts an open-air enclave, a water park, a playground, theaters, and other facilities.

This museum exhibits modern and pre-modern Balinese art of traditional techniques, including ink, woodcarving, paintings, and more.

Explore Indonesian art in this museum, exhibiting all from ancient Kamasan painting on tree barks to modern works by Batuan artists.

Combining art and style, this elegant restaurant seconds as a contemporary art gallery, exhibiting local and international artists.

Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Indian Ocean, bask in the sun, and swim through the turquoise water of this popular beach.

Sprawling along the coast of the Lombok Island, this resort features a large temple, gorgeous bays, and a nearby waterfall.

This beach town is full of charm and offers easy access to the picturesque Menjangan Island, where rich marine life awaits you.

Explore streets lined with shops and cafes catering to hordes of visiting tourists, then go to the beach for some superb snorkeling.

Hike down stairs and through the jungle to reach these waterfalls, comprising seven separate cascades into a breathtaking whole.

This picturesque craggy headland boasts a 16C Balinese temple, offering a superb moment for a memorable picture.

Covering the slopes of the Batukaru mountains are the green terraced rice paddies, whose beauty is worth the hike through the area.

Head to this beautiful mountain lake resort town to enjoy breathtaking nature, stunning views, and a variety of water sports.

Home to over 5,000 birds, this popular aviary offers shows and features landscaped enclaves, as well as an array of native plants.

Snorkel and scuba-dive your way through the island's abundant coral reefs, discovering the colorful fish and fascinating marine life.

Sprawling along the coast of the Lombok Island, this resort features a large temple, gorgeous bays, and a nearby waterfall.

Home to nearly 400 animals, this safari boasts an open-air enclave, a water park, a playground, theaters, and other facilities.

Indonesia's second-biggest city is home to museums, mosques, parks, and markets, and boasts a rich cosmopolitan charm.

Explore the winding streets of this city center, admiring the historic buildings housing shops and lively cafes.

Pleasantly green and tranquil, this popular municipal park also features playgrounds, skating amenities, food stalls, and more.

An enormous shopping center, featuring upscale shops, diverse eateries, movie theaters, children's playgrounds, and more.

Boasting several domes of gorgeous blue and a 99m minaret, this impressive mosque also has a beautiful modern architecture.

Featuring a family-friendly theme park, an animal-centered museum, and an array of animals, this zoo promises fun for all ages.

Established in the 18C, this lovely university city boasts a wealth of Colonial architecture, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene.

Indonesia's longest bridge is a cable-stayed construction spanning over 5km, offering great views and a wonderful sight when lit.

Come early in the day and take a tour of this factory-museum, learning about the history and production of locally famed cigarettes.

Encompassing the colossal Tengger Caldera, within which other volcanoes have arose, this national park is rich with endemic flora.

Whether you take a jeep or opt to climb up by foot, this active volcano offers an interesting experience and marvelous panoramas.