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Where is Bali?

Geographical location: Central and southern Indonesia, adjacent to Java Island to the west and Lombok Island to the east through the Bali Strait.

Population: 3 million. Si: Balinese are philosophers of life. They work hard, are happy when they eat, are peaceful when they sleep, live in peace with all the gods, and have no distracting thoughts every minute. They live naturally and enjoy life. Bali is located in south-central Indonesia, adjacent to Java Island through the Bali Strait to the west and Lombok Island to the east. It covers an area of ??5,620 square kilometers, 140 kilometers from east to west, and 80 kilometers from north to south. It has a population of 3 million. It is one of the three major tourist attractions in Indonesia, with five outlying islands and nine counties. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the largest city on the island.

The main languages ??are Indonesian (Indonesian national language), Balinese, Javanese and Sanskrit.

Bali is famous for its typical coastal natural scenery and unique customs. Bali is known as the Flower Island, the Poetry Island, the Paradise Island and so on. The beaches here are clean and tree-lined. Flowers bloom all year round and the air is fresh. This place is like a paradise on earth. All water-related leisure activities can be found here. Water skiing, windsurfing, diving, surfing, jet skiing, speed boating, rafting and popular mineral spas.

Cruising the rippling blue sea on a glass-bottomed boat and watching the colorful marine life and huge coral reefs on the seabed is an immersive and interesting activity.

Most residents on the island believe in Agama Hinduism, which was introduced by Hindus from Sumatra and Java in the 11th century. It mainly worships the three major gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and the Buddhist Sakyamuni. It also worships the sun god, water god, fire god, wind god, etc. In the 15th century, many artists came to Bali from Java, bringing with them a large number of mature art forms. Includes dance, sculpture and painting. Now, statues, birds and beasts, and exotic flowers and plants can be seen everywhere on the island's temples, shrines, beams, and stone foundations.

Ubud, located in central Bali, is the most artistic area on the island. There are many art galleries and wood carving studios here to keep art lovers entertained. Neka Museum has a large collection of art works by local and international artists who have settled in Bali. Batu Ulammas Wood Carving Village south of Ubud, etc. They are all places where quite famous artists gather. Visitors have the opportunity to see the artists' creations live in both places, and if they are interested, they can also buy souvenirs to take home.

Bali is known as the Island of Thousand Temples. There are as many as 12,500 dazzling temples on the island. The most famous ones are Tanah Lot Temple, Holy Spring Temple and Busaki Temple. Every temple has its own festival, and Bali means there is a festival every day. Every April, believers here carry these statues on their heads and walk to the seaside to bathe them, similar to how Buddhists bathe the Buddha. Interestingly, many of the statues are clothed and some of them are holding umbrellas. It is said that people sympathized with the gods and did not allow them to be overexposed to the tropical sun.

Massages and spas in Bali are definitely worth the money. At a small cost, you can enjoy a massage with essential oils and relieve fatigue. If you want to have a beauty effect, you can try the local Lulur, which is a SPA with whitening effects and is a favorite among beauty-loving tourists.