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Lovina
The attraction of Lovina is the quiet, unhurried pace of village life, coupled with the tranquility of the beach and calm seas which is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Besides Menjangan Island , of the north west of Bali ,a “mecca” for divers, the reef off Lovina is also an ideal place for qualified divers. Added attractions are the dolphins in their natural habitat which can be watched early in the morning. Since the first hotel was build by late Anak Agung Panji Tisna in 1960, small hotels and homestays have emerged to provide facilities, les sophisticated, budget mainly for those who travel on a shoestring.
Currently several star-rated hotels have been built and fully operating and many more will come on-line.
A newly built Dolphin Statue by the Indonesian hotels and Restaurants Association (IHRA) Buleleng chapter adds the attractions of Lovina.

Tihingan Village
The amusing tinkling of gamelan instruments almost heard anytime and anywhere in Bali . It arouses everybody's curiosity. Where are the instruments made? Let's cast a glance at Tihingan village about 3 kilometers west of Semarapura town. Here multifarious kind of Balinese gamelan instruments are in production traditionally but in value of highly astonishing art. Here is the only famous site of the gamelan production in Bali .

Budaga village
Budaga is situated at the western part of Semarapura town. Various kinds of brassware are in production here in particular for ritual needs beside also served as souvenirs. A very unique called "Dreaming Bali", as it is shaken will produce a melodious ringing. Please call at Budaga to enjoy it.

Ubud Village
Ubud is a tranquil center of Balinese culture. Here are workshops and studios dedicated to the arts. Exquisite works in the Neka Museum (open 9:00 am - 12:00 noon & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ) and Puri Lukisan Museum (open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ). Return trip approximately four hours.

Lila Arsana Swimming pool
Lila Arsana swimming pool is located 300 meters at the northeast of Kandapatsari main cross- road of Semarapura town. The facility is equipped with two pools, one is for adults and the other one is for children. The site is located at Gunung Rinjani Street .

White Cow and Elephant Taro
A small area besides a village temple where lives several white cows, and a place of elephant trekking. While cow roan freely in the world of Taro a small village in the Tegallalang district, Gianyar about 40 km from Denpasar. These cows are sacred and are part for certain religions are moment in Bali . On the day of such a ceremony a white cow is led around the place of the ceremony starting from the east, south, west and north. The cow walks three times around the ceremonial grounds. This religious ceremony is called Mepada. After the ceremony the cow is then returned to its original habitat in the words of Taro. Some elephant living in those woods, can take you on their backs around the beautiful words of Taro. You can take an elephant for a swim in the lake.

Bukit Jambul
Located at Pesaban village, Rendang district, 8 km north of Klungkung (Semarapura) climbs steeply into the hills. A harmonious mixture of hills, rice fields, valley and sea view. The view of terraced rice fields, backed by a valley and sparkling blue ocean is most astonishing from the hilltop at Bukit Jambul. The view of terraced rice fields, backed by a valley and sparkling blue ocean is most astonishing from the hilltop at Bukit Jambul.

Sibetan Snake Skin Fruit Garden
Snake Skin Fruit Garden has a good for the tourist. Sibetan in well known throughout Indonesia for its delicious salak-a crisp, tart fruit encased in a rind that has the look and feel of snakeskin. The winding road through Sibetan is lined by densely-planted salak palms and trucks may be seen loading them for market. These fruits are better near than anywhere else in Indonesia- peel the scale skin and enjoy the thirst - quenching pulp. Sibetan is the main producer of Salak Bali (snake skin fruit). Sibetan village there free has become famous not only in Indonesia but also all over the world. Sibetan snake skin fruit garden is located at Dukuh Sub Village, Sibetan Village, Karangasem Regency, about 83 km from Denpasar. One thing which is attractive here is the method the local people used to pick and carry the fruit. Even tourists sometimes can take part in the activities as if the local people of Sibetan village. Besides Salak Garden , there also beautiful panorama and natural scenery of terraced fields, the view of foamy waves at the sea further beyond make Sibetan an interesting place to visit.

Asak and Bungaya
Only a few kilometers from the main eastern town of Karangasem are two small villages both belonging to the ancient Bali-Age sect. Asak has an antique “gamelan” orchestra with wooden keys. Unique costumes and exotic flowered headdresses are worn in the graceful group Rejang dances that feature at every temple festival. Bungaya, with its neat geometrical compound walls and arched entrances all following the traditional design, is famed for its skilled stone carvers and intricate basketry and woven work.

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