Most residents on the island believe in Agama Hinduism, which was introduced by Hindus in Sumatra and Java in the 1 1 century. They mainly worship the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and Buddhism Sakyamuni, and also worship the sun god, water god, fire god and wind god. /kloc-In the 5th century, many artists came to Bali from Java, bringing a lot of mature art forms. Including dances, sculptures and paintings, statues, birds and animals, exotic flowers and herbs can be seen everywhere on the island's temples, shrines, beams and stone foundations. ?
Culture?
Most residents on the island believe in Agama Hinduism (Agama? Hinduism), 1 1 century was introduced by Hindus in Sumatra and Java, who mainly worshipped the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and Buddhism Sakyamuni, as well as the sun god, water god, Vulcan and Fengshen. /kloc-In the 5th century, many artists came to Bali from Java, bringing a lot of mature art forms. Including dances, sculptures and paintings, statues, birds and animals, exotic flowers and herbs can be seen everywhere on the island's temples, shrines, beams and stone foundations. Ubud, located in the middle of Bali, is the most artistic area in the whole island. There are many art galleries and wood carving studios here, which make art lovers linger. Naika Art Museum (Museum? Neka has a large collection of works by local and international artists who have settled in Bali. Mas and Batubulan, woodcut villages south of Ubud, are quite famous places for artists. Visitors from these two places have the opportunity to see artists create on the spot, and if they are interested, they can also buy souvenirs for home. ?
Optimal travel time
Bali, located at the equator, has a typical tropical rain forest climate with an average annual temperature of 28℃. April-10 is a dry season every year, with less rainfall, which is suitable for tourism. Every year in July, August and early September, a large number of Europeans come to Bali for their holidays. During this period, local hotels are expensive and often full. Around Christmas, there are more tourists from Australia and other parts of Indonesia. Because it is located in the tropics, the sun is quite strong, so people who come to Bali should pay attention to sun protection. In addition, some anti-mosquito drugs should be prepared. ?
Festival?
Galungan: From June 5438 to October 2004 10, Balinese people had two calendars, one was the traditional Saka calendar, and the other was the Uku calendar. Every year in Wuku, there will be a ten-day celebration called "Garong 'an". Every household will place rich sacrifices and things to welcome the gods and exorcise evil spirits at the door. The last day of the Garong Festival is called "Kuningan" and it is also the most grand day in the ten-day celebration. Nyepin: According to Sharjah calendar, March and April are the New Year in Bali every year. On the day before Nipi Festival, people will hold sacrificial activities, parades and carnivals in the streets. On Nipi Day, people stay indoors and fast at home. Bali Art Festival: June1May-July 14, held at Denpasar Art Center for one month. At that time, dancers, dramatists, musicians and painters from all over the world will gather here to show their works to tourists. Independence Day: August 17 is a national holiday in Indonesia, because it is the day when Indonesia declared its independence from Dutch colonial rule.
snack
Indonesian food is flavored with coconut milk, pepper, clove, cardamom, curry and other spices, and Chili sauce is always on the table. That strong smell can easily make people who have tasted it come to different opinions. Whether it is delicious or not, you have to taste it yourself. ?
Balinese people's staple food is rice, steamed rice with coconut shells (Bubur? Ren Jin? ) the fragrance is overflowing. Roast suckling pig (Bobby? Guling), roast duck (Bebek? Betutu and Lawar are both local.
Kuta beach is one of the most concentrated restaurants in Bali, where you can easily find restaurants with various grades and flavors.
Made's Warung is located in Jl, south of Kuta? Raya. Pantai, this local restaurant is a three-story building facing the street. The food is cheap and delicious, which is not only liked by tourists, but also sought after by local people. Thai curry chicken (Nasi? Campus), Indonesian fried rice (Nasi? Goreng) and Thai hot and sour seafood (Tom? Yam) soup is a specialty here, and there are many kinds of cakes, delicious homemade coconut ice cream, freshly squeezed juice, Arak? Madu (homemade rice wine, drink made of mixed honey). There are many people in the restaurant, so it is recommended to book in advance.
Bamboo? Coner is a very cheap and delicious restaurant, which is often crowded with people. Located in poppy? The freshly squeezed mango juice and butter juice in the middle lane with chocolate sauce only cost 5000 guilders, but the quality is not bad at all. Seafood basket (seafood? Special) As long as 60,000 guilders, there are actually a few lobster cubs, and others like Satay Rice are about 1 10,000 guilders.
Centigrade? Café is a seaside restaurant with excellent sea view, located in the city center? The second floor of the shopping center is an excellent place to watch the sunset, so you don't have to crowd in Kimbaland Beach with others. In addition, the dining room has two spaces, outdoor and indoor. You can choose a window seat, blow air conditioning and drink juice to enjoy the sunset. The price of each meal is about 30000-45000 guilders, and the juice is between 10000-20000 guilders. The price is reasonable. There are two choices: intentional meal and Indonesian meal.
Ubud pays more attention to the integration with the natural environment while providing delicious food, so the environment of some restaurants is very distinctive.
Dirty duck? Duck) restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Ubud, and diners praise the environment even more than the dishes themselves. The restaurant is located in the middle of the rice field and can only be reached by a short field path. Sitting in an open restaurant, the breeze blows the fragrance of the fields, even if it is just sitting in a daze, it is also a kind of enjoyment. It is suggested to reserve an independent pavilion in advance, which will make you feel more peaceful. Crispy duck? Duck (about 50000 guilders) is a specialty here. The restaurant is in Badong? Tagore road.
Ibu？ Oka？ Bobby? Guling is the famous roast suckling pig rice opposite Prisarene. This is a small civilian restaurant, where locals and tourists sit around a long table. Business is booming. 1 1 Open the door, often a roast suckling pig at noon is sold out. 25,000 Dutch guilders include a two-crispy rice, a few tender pork, some vegetables, mixed Chili sauce and a drink. ? Lotus restaurant (cafe? Lotus) is next to Prisarene, with simple and elegant architecture, lush flowers and trees, and seemingly casual decoration. Courtyard design in Lotus Restaurant fully embodies the aesthetic taste of Balinese people. Sitting on the floor of the seaside promenade and admiring the lotus flowers by the railing, it is no wonder that some people eat dinner from lunch. The main course is about 80,000 guilders each, and the amount of food is sufficient. A banana leaf roast duck (Bebek? Betutu) can fill the stomachs of two people.
The restaurants affiliated to Nusa Dua Resort Hotel are mostly high-end restaurants, with a per capita consumption of 50-60 dollars, exquisite dishes and elegant environment. The free breakfast provided by the hotel can be enjoyed on the beach or in the garden, which is very luxurious. You can also ask for meals in the guest room, but most of them have to pay a service charge.
Bumbu? Bali is an authentic Indonesian restaurant in Nusa Dua, and the cost is not expensive (about 80,000 guilders/person). As soon as you enter the restaurant, the clerk will put a small flower in your ear, which is very interesting. And have dinner with local music, the food is a set meal, and the road is full of surprises. There is a clean canal around the restaurant, and there are many turtles 30 cm in it. If it is the peak season, it is recommended to make a reservation first, and the hotel also provides shuttle service. Rijsttafe package is especially recommended. Basically all the specialties are available. The hotel has a Chinese menu. You can order it. The address is Jalan? Platama? Gangs? Nusa? No? 5B .？ Blue? Point is a good place for afternoon tea. The cheesecake there is delicious, the mango juice is also very strong, and the drink is only 60 thousand Dutch guilders. The environment of the restaurant is very good. In addition to these regular restaurants, there are many roadside stalls in Bali. Although the sanitary conditions are not satisfactory, they are very affordable. Thousands of guilders can eat and drink, and you can taste the real locals.
Tip: In addition to the vegetable price, you need to pay 1 1% tax, which will be automatically included in the bill. Most restaurants will also include 10% service charge. If not, you should tip the waiter as appropriate. ?
Bali habit taboo?
1, when walking, pay attention to the sacrificial articles on the road, and never step on them. Local people often put sacrifices at the door, and some things we think are common in the street, such as trees, are also regarded as gods, so sacrificial supplies are often placed in the street. ?
Don't touch other people's heads, even children. This will cause resentment among Hindus. ?
Don't wear shorts and skirts into the temple. There are salons and belts at the entrance of the temple for free, but they should be given appropriately. ?
4. Don't enter the Hindu temple. Non-Hindus are not allowed in. Don't be driven by curiosity, even if someone encourages you, refuse. ?
Don't stand in front of local people when they bow down and pray. No matter where you are, it is at least very impolite.
6. When visiting a local family, take off your shoes before entering the room.