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"Bali" means "come back" in Indonesian.

Bali Island

Bali [1] is the most dazzling island in Indonesia (Indonesia for short) 13600. It is located 8 degrees south of the Indian Ocean equator and east of Java Island. The island is wide from east to west 140 km, with a total area of 5620 square kilometers, with a distance of 80 km from north to south. Bali is an Indonesian island, located at the western end of lesser sunda islands, which is roughly rhombic, and its main axis is east-west. It covers an area of about 5,620 square kilometers and has a population of about 310.5 million. The terrain is high in the east and low in the west, with mountains crossing and more than one volcanic cone 10. Agung volcano in the east is 3 142 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in the whole island. There is plenty of sunshine, the annual precipitation in most areas is about 1500mm, and the dry season is about 6 months. The economy is developed, and the population density is second only to Java, ranking second in the country. The residents are mainly Balinese and believe in Hinduism. They are famous for their temple architecture, sculpture, painting, music, textile, singing and dancing and scenery. It is one of the world's tourist attractions. The land reclamation rate exceeds 65%, producing rice, corn, cassava, coconut, coffee, tobacco leaves, peanuts, cabbage, onions, fruits and palm oil. Cattle, coffee and dried coconuts are the main export products. The Lombok Strait on the east side of Bali is the dividing line between some typical animals in Asia and Australia, which has special significance in biology.

Bali Island

Bali is also a famous tourist area in Indonesia. It is an island in the lesser sunda islands to the east of Java, with an area of more than 5,620 square kilometers and a population of about 2.8 million. The western part of Bali is about 1 thousand kilometers away from the capital Jakarta, and faces Java Island, where the capital Jakarta is located, across the sea, only 1.6 kilometers apart. Because the island is located in the tropics, influenced by the ocean, the climate is mild and rainy, the soil is very fertile, the seasons are green, the flowers are in full bloom and the trees are towering. Flower of life in Bali is decorated with flowers everywhere, so the island is called "Flower Island" and enjoys the reputation of "South China Sea Paradise" and "Fairy Island". Most of the island is mountainous, with mountains criss-crossing, high in the east and low in the west. There are four or five complete cone-shaped fire peaks, among which Agung volcano (Bali peak) is the highest point on the island, with an altitude of 3142m, and there is an active volcano Batoul volcano which erupted in 1963 nearby. Shanur, Nushadur and Kuda beaches on the island are the most beautiful beaches on the island. The sand here is fine, the beach is wide and the sea is blue and clear. Tourists from all over the world come here every year.

Woodcut statues in Hindu temples in Bali

Due to the historical influence of Indian culture and religion, most residents in Bali believe in Hinduism, which is the only place in Indonesia that believes in Hinduism. However, Hinduism here is not the same as Hinduism in India. It is a combination of Hindu teachings and Bali customs, and is called Bali Hinduism. Residents mainly worship the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and Buddhism Sakyamuni, as well as the sun god, water god, fire god and wind god. Christians have temples in their homes, communities and villages, and there are more than125,000 temples in the whole island. Therefore, the island is also known as the "Island of Thousand Temples". One of the most famous is Baisha Jiling Temple, which has a history of thousands of years. The mausoleum temple was built on the hillside of Agung volcano, which is called "the navel of the world", and dedicated to this volcano god who erupts intermittently. The hierarchical stone carving architecture of the mausoleum temple is similar to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

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physical geography

There is a volcanic belt running through the east and west in the north of Bali, and the highest is Gunung Agung, 3 142 meters. The volcanic belt extends to the south and north, which is a fertile rice field mainly producing crops on the island.

The western part of Bali is vast and sparsely populated, and it is the only non-farming area on the island. It is also the location of Bali National Park, with dense trees, rich rare plants and birds, and spectacular underwater world.

Bali scenery

The highest mountain: Gunong Agung in the northeast, 3 142 meters above sea level, is called "the navel of the world".

The largest lake: Lake Baddour.

The two main rivers, Pakrisan River and Petanu River, which are regarded as the banks of the sacred river, have found many ancient imperial relics.

National Forest Reserve: Parana in the west is a tropical jungle where bears, wild boar and deer still live.

Bali is located at the equator, with a hot and humid climate, which is a typical tropical rainforest climate. In low places, the average temperature is between 2 1℃ and 33℃, but the temperature in mountainous areas can be as low as 5℃. Humidity varies according to different regions and seasons. Generally speaking, it is very high, and the average humidity is about 60%- 100%. Generally speaking, Indonesia can be divided into two seasons: the southeast monsoon brings dry weather (dry season) and the northwest monsoon brings abundant rain (rainy season).

The rainy season lasts from 1 1 to March, and the rainy season peaks from 1 to February. It rains for several hours every day, especially on the mountains in the center of Bali. It can be expected to rain during this period, but there will always be a time when the rain stops and the sun shines. Before the rain, the air was full of damp and sticky sultry feeling; People immediately feel cool and comfortable after the rain. April to 10 is the dry season, which is the best time to climb mountains or visit nature reserves. Bali's economy is dominated by agriculture, rich in rice, corn, coconut and coffee. Agricultural production is mostly in the form of collective cooperation.

Bali Island

Tourism is a pillar industry in Bali, covering an area of 5,000 square kilometers, accounting for 1/4 of Indonesia's tourism and 1%- 1.5% of GDP. June 5438 +2002 10, a big explosion occurred in Bali, killing more than 200 people, which severely damaged the tourism industry in Bali. Today, tourism in Bali is recovering. In June this year, it received 13 1000 foreign tourists, more than 13000 before the explosion in 2002.

Bali is the leader of Indonesia's tourism industry, accounting for 45% of Indonesia's tourism revenue for several years in a row, and 80% of local residents in Bali are engaged in tourism. According to statistics, the total number of foreign tourists coming to Bali exceeds 3 million every year, and the average occupancy rate of hotels reaches 90%. The foreign tourists in Bali used to be mainly Australians, Japanese, Europeans and Americans, but since 2006, the number of China tourists has accounted for more than a quarter of the total number of foreign tourists. Tourists from economically developed cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are gradually increasing. During the Spring Festival and the "May Day" and "Eleventh" Golden Week, even tourists from Beijing and Shanghai chartered flights to Bali. For this reason, Bali tourism regards China as the most important tourist source market to develop.

The hotel industry is the direct beneficiary of the increase of tourists in China. Hotels in Bali are particularly beneficial to China tour groups. Although the price is low, the service is the same. The manager of Isdana Hotel told the reporter that if it is a self-help tour, you can enjoy a substantial discount on the room rate as long as you show your China passport to the front desk for registration. This is also a goodwill gesture of Bali Hotel in return for China tourists to help them through the most difficult period.

In order to cope with the increasing number of tourists from China, the three largest tourism companies in Bali, namely, PERKASA, PENJOR and TMS, all provide Chinese tour guides. At present, there are about 200 official Chinese tour guides who have passed the qualification examination in the whole island. Xu, the reporter's tour guide, said that she receives three China tour groups with about 80 people on average every month. In the past, all the tour guides who received Japanese delegations went to training schools to train Chinese as a second foreign language. In Bali, the most popular tour guide training school sponsored by Indonesia Tourism Association is the China-Korea training class with the largest number of participants.

Bali Island

In order to attract more tourists from China to visit Indonesia, the Indonesian government has strengthened the promotion of tourism to China, led by Bali. According to an official from Indonesia's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the main measures include: First, simplifying tourist visa procedures. Since August 1 2005, China tourists have enjoyed the convenience of landing visa in Indonesia. At present, this system is implemented in 52 countries including the United States, Australia and Japan. The customs clearance time for tourists has been greatly shortened. The second is to improve the tourism environment. Relevant parties in Indonesia have strengthened security to ensure the safety of tourist areas and further improve the service level. Third, increase air services between China and Indonesia. Now there are direct flights from Shanghai to Bali. Fourth, actively organize colorful cultural and artistic activities to revitalize the tourism industry in Bali. The Indonesian government has set up the Bali Tourism Recovery Fund, with a scale of 67 billion rupiah (about 2 million US dollars), which is mainly used to finance various cultural and art festivals and promote Bali's unique culture and art to the world. Bali will strive to build cultural tourism, inherit a long history, culture and art, and attract tourists from all over the world.

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Local culture

Bali Island

Bali is not only beautiful and charming in natural scenery, but also famous for its colorful culture and social customs. Balinese classical dance is elegant and colorful, which has a unique position in the world dance art and is also a wonderful flower in Indonesian national dance. Among them, lion dance and sword dance are the most representative.

Sculptures (wood carvings, stone carvings), paintings and handicrafts in Bali are also famous for their exquisite skills and unique styles. Exquisite statues and reliefs of wood and stone can be seen everywhere on the island, so the island is also called "the island of art". Mas is a famous wood carving center on the island. Paintings in Bali are unique, mostly painted on burlap or white canvas with glue and mineral pigments. The theme is based on rural scenery and people's living customs, with strong local color. Therefore, Bali is called "Island of Poetry" and "Greece of the East". Niaomu, located in the center of the island, is a painting center. Many historical relics and huge oil paintings are preserved in the museum.

Near Birdwood, there is a square thousand-year-old cave-ivory cave, which is only two or three meters deep and is carved with lifelike statues. There are four famous stone statues on Jiawei Mountain, with five shrines in front of them. Halfway up the mountain, there is a presidential palace in Brazil, which is cold and light.

A Buddha statue in the East Temple in Bali.

In the middle of the island, there is a famous monkey temple in Yi Sheng, where monkeys are in droves. In the north, there is a scenic Lake Biduku. The famous Jingdamani has a cool climate, from which you can see Batu volcano whose peak is shrouded in mist all year round. Lake Ba Du at the foot of Ba Du Mountain is also famous for its beautiful scenery. Long Ge Palace in the southeast of the island is the seat of the famous ancient Balinese court. The palace is magnificent, surrounded by a moat, and the roof is painted with portraits of prisoners when they are punished. In Danale, on the southwest coast of the island, there is a temple built on the shore highland. Due to the long-term wave erosion, this place is 25 meters away from the island, forming an island. Whenever the tide rises, Zhou Yu seems to rise and fall in the waves, just like a palace in the water.

Bali residents hold nearly 200 religious festivals every year, and each festival is full of songs and dances. Due to the customs of Bali, the scenery is beautiful. Therefore, it also enjoys many nicknames such as "Island of God", "Island of Devil", "Island of Rome", "Island of Beauty", "Island of Paradise" and "Island of Magic". In natural science, 1869, biologist Wallace also found that Bali is the "tip" of the Asian continent, and typical Asian animals are distributed so far, while in the east, only Lombok Island, which is less than 40 kilometers wide, belongs to Oceania species. Therefore, Bali is a famous tourist destination.

Due to the strong religious atmosphere, almost all cultures in Bali are related to religion from form to content. Choose a representative one and give a brief introduction.

1. Religion: There are many ways to understand religion. The most intuitive way is to see the temple. There are many temples in Bali, which are said to be as many as 10000. Many people go to Tanahao when they visit temples in Bali. It is said that Bali was built as one of the Seven templo mayor because of volcanic eruption (there are three active volcanoes on the island, Baddour, Jingdamani and Argonne), in order to contain turtles, and it is famous for its ebb and flow and separation from land. In fact, the history of Shengquan Temple is even longer. Over 700 years, Su Jianuo's palace was built on the hill next to it. In addition, Bujisa Temple, located next to Agung volcano (the sacred mountain of Hinduism in Bali, the center of the universe), is known as the mother of ten thousand temples and is the representative of temples in Bali.

2. Music: Bamboo percussion can be heard in hotels in Bali every day, but this is not the complete Balinese music. Kameilan music combines brass music, drum music, bowstring music, and it is said that there are ancient China tunes. I have bought some CDs, but I have never seen a real performance.

3. Shadow play: Piwayan is the most representative form of entertainment, based on two major Hindu epics, and Ramayana is the most popular. You can also have a deeper understanding of his religious stories.

4. Dance: represented by Yuegong and Balong, it is somewhat similar to the difference between our Yangchun Baixue and Xialiba people. The theme of the performance is still Ramayana, and the dance movements are monotonous, mainly expressed by hands and eyes. Bali scenery pictures (5 photos)

5. Sculpture: Stone carvings are mainly concentrated in Batubulan, wood carvings are concentrated in Mas, and silverware is concentrated in CELU, among which wood carvings are the most famous, mainly because the village is precious (mostly sandalwood, ebony and teak) with mythical figures.

6. Painting: Mainly in Ubud, Amar Art Museum is very beautiful and worth seeing. In addition, there are many treasures in the Nica Art Museum. The painting art in Bali has a far-reaching influence on the development of world painting art. For example, Gauguin of Impressionism, Marjul of Belgium, came to the island in 1932, stayed and married the local people. His Balinese-style works have aroused great repercussions in the West.

7. Handmade: The weaving and batik in Bali's handmade works are very distinctive. Perhaps many people think that there are many batiks in China, which is not surprising. The benevolent guest in Bali was woven after warp and weft dyeing. A piece of clothing takes several years, and now it is rare. Only people with status wear them at major sacrifices.

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Climate environment

Bali Island

Bali has a tropical island climate, which is hot all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 28℃. June 10 to March of the following year is the rainy season, and other times are the dry season. It is recommended not to travel to Bali in the rainy season, and the month after the rainy season is the hottest season in Bali, that is, April, from May to September every year. Because of the northward cold air from Australia, this period is the coolest time in Bali all year round and becomes the best season to travel to Bali. At this best time, there are few discounts on accommodation and air tickets, so please book in advance as much as possible. The weather conditions in Bali are sunny and hot except that the temperature in the central mountainous area is slightly lower and the temperature in the seaside area is higher.

Considering the weather, the dry season (April to September) is the best time to visit Bali. Although the rest of the year is wet, cloudy and stormy, you can still enjoy your holiday. There are also specific tourist seasons that can make obvious differences. During the summer holidays in Europe, America and Japan, there are the most tourists, and July, August and early September are the peak seasons. In the past few months, hotel rooms will be very tight and house prices will be higher. Many Australians arrive between Christmas and1early October-flights are usually fully booked. School holidays are also the peak season, especially in early April, late June to early July and late September. Holiday resorts like Legian in the south of Bali serve this kind of tourists. Many Indonesians will visit Bali during Indonesian festivals. Outside these hours, Bali is a relatively quiet place-you can find accommodation in most places and go to your favorite restaurant without booking. That's all I know.