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Denpasar (Bali) Travel Guide

December 31, 2007 |

A trip to Denpasar (Bali)
Denpasar is the capital city of Bali. The city is a stunning tropical paradise with spectacular temples, impressive Balinese architecture and breathtaking views. However in contrast, Denpasar is also a thriving metropolis with international banks, modern buildings and a definite cosmopolitan atmosphere. This popular tourist destination offers visitors a truly rich cultural experience.

Flights to Denpasar
The Denpasar Bali International Airport, also known as Ngurah Rai Airport, is located in southern Bali 13kms south of Denpasar and just a stone’s throw from Kuta beach. It is Indonesia’s second largest airport and sees about five million passengers each year. The airport handles both domestic and international flights.

There are a number of transportation options in Denpasar, the most popular being taxis. Public buses are also available as are shuttles and car services. Most of the major hotels will provide a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport for their guest.

Sightseeing in Bali
There is a wide selection of noteworthy attractions in Denpasar. One of the attractions that delight locals and visitors is the traditional dance performances held at the Arts Centre. Here you can catch an exciting dramatic performance and the sensational Balinese dancing.

For history buffs and art lovers, the Bali Museum at Denpasar square offers excellent exhibits of carvings and artefacts as well as a marvellous collection of Balinese paintings and sculptures.

Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
The city has a plethora of stalls, eateries, markets and restaurants that serve up authentic and tasty local cuisine. For visitors who have a yearning for their home cuisine, rest assured; you will find something in Denpasar. From Chinese to American gastronomy, there is indeed something for everyone.

The city of Kuta is just ten minutes away from Ngurah Rai airport and is where many locals and tourists go to dance the night away. There is a wide selection of clubs and bars that range from pumping dance venues to laid back jazz clubs. Some of the more upmarket hotels in Denpasar have lounges and bars.


Fun by day - shopping and activities
Bali is renowned for being a shopper’s paradise and Denpasar is no exception. Here you can find a plethora of beautiful handicrafts, pottery, textiles and silver. A shopping trip in Denpasar would not be complete without a purchase of the famous Balinese batik cloths. In a nearby town called Celup, you can find countless silver and goldsmith’s shops selling unique jewellery and trinkets at bargain prices.

One of the most interesting shopping areas is Sanggraha Kriya Hasta. Here you can find an extremely wide variety of handicrafts and works of art. Art enthusiasts should make sure that they visit the Taman Wedhi Budaya area. This is the art centre of Denpasar and also holds traditional dances every evening.

Surfers are plentiful in Denpasar as the surfing beaches are famous all over the world. People travel for miles to try their hand at the waves. Kuta beach is the most visited and is just a short distance from Denpasar.


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