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Kuta is one of the most popular surfing sites. As the sun approaches the horizon, you can see lines of surfers approaching the beach,same gracefulness as their traditional dances, mastering the waves and penetrating the tubes.

Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away. Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting himself with his own keris.

Bedugul Botanical Garden is the huge tropical garden located in Bedugul, plateau area in Bali. It is situated in the cool atmosphere with rain forest and hill surrounds it. This botanical garden is opened on 1959 and owns 154,5 ha land. It is close to the beautiful lake which is called Beratan Lake and Ulun Danu Temple. It is completed by more than 1187 plant types and various floras. In this area, there is orchid garden with the collection of 320 orchids from Bali, Java, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Sulawesi and also Irian Jaya.

Jatiluwih is a favorite tourist destination in Bali. Famous with beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side. It is one of the best places to visit in Bali. Jati means

Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort. The beach is cluttered with seafood BBQ restaurants and some of the finest luxury hotel the world, including the five-star Intercontinental Hotel Bali.

Kintamani is the most favorite tourist destinations with the active volcano of mount Batur and beautiful lake . Kintamani is surrounded by the captivating nature and there are six ancient villages around cauldron of Lake Batur which is often conceived by Bali Aga Village. The local people from these Bali Aga villages own the unique cultures, houses and life style.

Lake Beratan is a shallow lake with the high cauldron about 1231 meter above sea level and it is located at Bedugul. Tourist can access the lake through the dock which have been provided or desist around Ulun Danu Temple. Various water recreation can also be conducted here, for example riding the boat around the lake, parasailing etc. Fishing activities are also available in this places.

The Bali Quad and Bali buggy tours bring you to a part of Bali where you still can find old traditions alive. You will drive your self with a specially designed off road car or 4-wheel motorcycle that copes with all kinds of terrain through an authentic part of Bali, passing rice fields, crossing jungle and driving through some Balinese kampongs (villages)

Tree Top at Bali Botanical Gatden. 5 Adventure Circuits from one tree to another with height range between 2-20 meters . 65 challenges for all level and ages : Suspended bridges, Spider Nets, Tarzan Jumps, Flying-Fox, Flying Swings, and many more fun challenges. All circuit platforms are held in place using an innovative compression system to protect trees from any damage. Protective half logs are used to prevent cables from cutting into trees and minimize tree trunk degradation.

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. While it once was a haven for scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks everyday. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts, overlooking the most prized views in Bali. Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not

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