Ubud: Stunning Art Works and Beautiful Monkey Temples
Ubud, Indonesia is a town in Bali that is popular for its traditional dance and crafts. It is surrounded by rice paddies and rainforests with Hindu Temples and Shrines that makes it a favorite destination for photography enthusiasts. Ubud is home to ancient holy sites such as the “Elephant Cave” and Gunung Kawi. It is one of the arts and cultural centers of the region and is surrounded by small farms, plantations and Ubud, Indonesia hotels. This small town is also the main source of medicinal plants and herbs in the whole country.
Best Time to Visit
The Galungan Festival, a time for dance, culture and the arts is one of the top events Ubud offers. March is the busiest time for tourism in the region while September is a least expensive time of the year to enjoy the region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
See the preserved Balinese art and culture relics and memoirs featured at the Agung Rai Museum of Art. The museum was opened in 1996 through the efforts of Agung Rai, its founder who developed and preserved everything about Bali through this museum. The oldest art museum in Bali is also a must destination to visit - Puri Lukisan Museum. It is home to the finest collection of traditional and stunning Balinese painting and wood carving in the region. Stunning pictures can be taken at the Ubud Royal Palace situated near the Aria Villas Ubud and the Yulia Village Inn, two of top rated hotels in Ubud.