DENPASAR
Bali merges with Indonesia in Denpasar. The capital hosts all government administration offices as well as most universities and higher learning institutions, home to about 25,000 students. The local economy is geared to the needs of the nearby resorts of Sanur, Kuta and Nusa Dua, to where many residents commute daily. The dynamism of the local economy has brought not only Balinese from other parts of the island, but new-comers from all over the country to Denpasar investors, managers, even laborers. In Denpasar, ethnic homogeneity is a thing of the past. more

GIANYAR (UBUD, BATUBULAN, MAS)
The district of Gianyar is the center of Balinese culture, rich in history and artifacts. Gianyar’s history is arguably the most fascinating in Bali. The town of Gianyar itself is a small administrative town, home to one of the best preserved palace on the island but unfortunately is close to public. Leaving Denpasar on the way to Ubud, the first village is Batubulan. Famous for its stone carving, most of the stone sculptures you see around Bali will most certainly come from Batubulan. These works are exhibit all along the main road. Batubulan Also specializes in the Barong dance which is performed daily re. The dance symbolizes the never-ending battle between good and bad. more

BULELENG (SINGARAJA)
Singaraja is the regency seat of Buleleng, Bali , Indonesia . From the highest point on the mountain pass, 1,220 meters above sea level, a spectacular descent brings you to the northern coast at Singaraja, capital of Buleleng regency. Buleleng is a strip of land that stretches along the whole northern coast of Bali-open to the sheltered waters of the Java Sea , and bordering on most of the other regencies. Archaic types of social organization and antiquities are found in many villages that are mentioned in inscriptions dating from the 10th century onward. The inscriptions also tell of pirate raids. The name is Indonesian for 'Lion King' and also in Tamil. It is on the north coast just east of Lovina. more

BANGLI
The regency of Bangli covers two distinct geographical areas; the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula, and the upper part of the rice growing area of southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung.  Your discovery of Bangli regency starts here with the sidan rice terraces, gently rising to a beautiful view over Bukit Samprangan. The road then climbs towards Bangli through Taman Bali. more

TABANAN
The district of Tabanan comprises two main regions, the mountains and the lower plains. Tanah Lot, probably the best known and the most photographed temple in Bali , is closely associated with the legendary priest Nirartha. Legend says that as he passed by and was impressed by the tiny island's superb setting he suggested to locals that it would be a good place to build a temple. Tanah means earth, and Lot means sea. The temple symbolizes the meeting point of natural and cosmic elements. more

BADUNG
The regency of Badung extends in a narrow ribbon from the central uplands in the north of the island to the Nusa Dua Peninsula , also known as Bukit Badung, in the south. The Peninsula is strikingly different from the northern fertile volcanic plain, consisting of a slightly-raised limestone plateau surrounded by the sea. Kuta and Jimbaran are to the north and west of the peninsula, Sanur to the east, while the famous Nusa Dua resort area is on the eastern tip of the peninsula itself. more

KLUNGKUNG
Bali 's smallest district Klungkung is located between Gianyar and Karangasem, and includes the island of Nusa Penida , Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan. Klungkung itself is a bustling town. On reaching the town centre, you come to Kertha Gosa, the Hall of Justice. Surrounded by a moat, this is a superb example of Klungkung architecture, best known for its ceiling paintings in the Klungkung style. more

JEMBRANA
Negara is the capital city of Jembrana , Bali 's westernmost district and where some of Bali 's oldest remains of prehistoric humans have been found. Jembrana also happens to be Bali 's most sparsely populated district. more

KARANGASEM (capital: Amlapura)
The Regency of Karangasem is one of the regencies in Bali , covering an area of 839,54 sq, kilometers. Karangasem itself consist of eight districts namely: Karangasem, Manggis, Rendang, Selat, Sidemen, Bebandem, Abang and Kubu District. more

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