Bali travel guide in February~

There are many souvenirs worth buying in Bali, such as wood and stone carvings, various paintings, exquisite handmade gold and silver jewelry, masks, and batik fabrics; local products include coffee beans, curry powder, shrimp crackers, and essential oils etc. It is suitable for personal use or as a gift to relatives and friends. When shopping, please remember to bargain. In Indonesia, if you are not sure about buying a certain item, it is best not to ask the price, let alone bargain.

Balinese silverware is not just plates, wine glasses, etc., but more of jewelry with unique designs. Exquisite silver jewelry is not as gaudy and ostentatious as gold jewelry, and has a unique and elegant taste. Coffee is a specialty product in Indonesia, and the quality of Indonesian coffee is among the best in the world. There are shops specializing in coffee in Bali, and supermarkets have a variety of brands and packages to choose from.

Badik cloth is a traditional local batik cloth. It is used to make sarongs or decorations. The effect is great, warm and elegant, making people feel happy and increase their appetite when eating. Many of today's badi cloths have been improved and are more suitable for people from different places to buy and use.

Specialty Recommendations

Kemenuh Handicraft Factory

In the handicraft factory, you can see exquisite wood carvings everywhere. The figures carved by craftsmen are lifelike, with small ones like fingers and large ones like real people. The shining carving knives flew between their fingers, and pieces of dead wood instantly turned into works of art of various shapes. According to reports, there are about 5,000 family workshops in Bali engaged in the production of traditional handicrafts such as wood carving, batik, and painting. Visitors can freely choose their favorite handicrafts when visiting.

Tablecloths. The exquisite Balinese tablecloths used in many restaurants, hotels and high-end residences are made by local JENGGALA KERAMIK BALI. New Zealand designer and ceramicist Brent Hesselyn produces high-quality has been making handmade pottery for twenty years and can be purchased at SARI BUMI (located within KAFE BATU JIMBAR) at Jalan Danau Tamblingan No. 152, Sanur, as well as at its new factory at Jalan Uluwatu II, Jimbaran.

Shopping market recommendations

You can buy many handicrafts in Ubud. The market is located on Jalan Raya and Monkey Forest Road. For example, Passar Seni Kukawati has a variety of wood carvings and bamboo carvings. , Shalong, etc. Shopping in Sanur is relatively concentrated. Sanur Art Market has wood carvings, oil paintings, batik, etc. Other famous markets in Sanur include Pasar Sindhu morning market, the Pasar Pantai Sanur crafts market. You can also go deep into the handicraft village of Sanur to buy art and handicrafts.

Kuta and Legian are also very prosperous. Beach wear, T-shirts, pants, other clothing, shoes, leather goods, shells, trinkets, etc. are all very cheap in many stores (much cheaper than in hotels). Kuta Square is the most popular shopping mall with many Matahari Department Store branches, supermarkets, etc. Galeria Nusa Dua has more than 80 shops selling a variety of products for you to choose from.

Spa recommendation

ZEN SPA in Ubud

Traditional massage 1 hour 50 yuan (RMB/person) lur lur SPA 1.5 hours 90 yuan

< p> Reason for recommendation: Very cheap, powerful and professional, and the scenery is beautiful. (It is semi-open-air with walls on three sides. You can see clouds and green spaces during the day and stars at night.) If you can see fireflies at night, it would be a pity to schedule the afternoon. You can visit various alleys in Ubud and do it at night. spa.

NUR SALON in Ubud

Leg massage 30 minutes NT$40 Facial treatment NT$75 1 hour LuLu SPA NT$100 2 hours

Reason for recommendation: excellent value for money Value for money, the price is half that of Kuta, but the items used are not bad at all, and even the petals are much more than those of Kuta. It's open-air and the room is very large. The bathtub is about the same as Kuta's, but the petals are 8 points full. Although they are not exactly roses, they are very fragrant.

Bali Hati in Ubud traditional massage 1.5 hours 75 yuan; 2 hours 100 yuan Lavish me massage 1.5 hours need to book double massage 180 yuan full treatment 5 hours 500 yuan (strongly recommended to try HATI's Lavish me (90 min massage) treatment)

Reason for recommendation: Built in July 1999, it has an outdoor bubble bath and a view of the rice fields. What's more worth mentioning is that some tourist facilities were built and the proceeds were donated to institutions that educate children in Bali. Special reminder: It is best to make a reservation as it is full of regular customers. Open from 9am to 8pm.

WELL BEING SPA in Seminyak-Kuta Traditional massage 2 hours 150 yuan Classic massage 2.5 hours 190 yuan Deluxe Bali SPA 3.5 hours 580 yuan

Recommendation reason: There is a shuttle service, the SPA is very Professional, very cost-effective, and great value for money. You can't enjoy such a pure Bali SPA at the same price in China.

Some people say that when you go to Bali, every Shanghainese becomes a big boss because the ratio of the local Indonesian currency rupiah to the renminbi is 1:1000. One yuan can be exchanged for a thousand yuan. It’s really So cool!

Food

1. Sate - charcoal-grilled meat skewers of chicken, beef, pig or shrimp, served with peanut sauce, tastes good;

Gourmet food

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2. Gado-Gado vegetable salad and Nasi Goreng Indonesian fried rice are not delicious, but they are very famous;

3. There are two Bali specialties that you must not miss: BabiGuling Crispy Roasted Milk Bebek Betutu, the famous pork and duck meat, is wrapped in banana leaves, herbs and spices and then roasted over a slow fire.

4. Beer – the most popular local brands are Bintang, Anker and BaliHai;

5. Rice wine and fruit wine – it is recommended to try Bali’s Hatten rose wine, and Tuak palm liqueur (made from coconut palm flower sap) and Brem (fermented from black glutinous rice and coconut milk). The most popular among foreign tourists is Arak, a colorless, sugar-free alcoholic drink made from Brem or Tuak distillation and usually served with ice. As long as the above drinks are not mixed, there will be no hangover the next day, because the alcohol content is only 5%, girls can also try it boldly;

6. Mineral water - the most popular Aqua brand, Produced by Nestlé.

Entertainment

Nightlife is most famous near Kuta Beach, and now extends to Legian and Seminyak streets. The famous bars are Goa2001 and JayaPub; Cafe Luna is the busiest at 12 o'clock in the middle of the night; most shops are closed between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning, and there are still a lot of night owls at Mama's who continue to drink until the sun comes out. Gado Gado and 66-Double Six are two of the most popular discos. Many seats also provide simple and quick late-night snacks.

The nights in Bali are filled with more and more beautiful voices. I love the specialty bar Apache Reggae Bar. The unique local band performs tropical-style reggae music. Don’t be shy and enjoy the dynamic music with friends from all walks of life. Let’s dance together! Hard Rock Bali, a five-star hotel next to Kuta Beach, is a chain of Hard Rock in the United States. Its dedicated Boom Box recording studio is equipped with professional recording equipment and sound engineers, which can record the beautiful songs of your vacation and engrave it on your vacation. Perfect memory. It is recommended to add two newly learned Indonesian words before the singing starts: Good morning Selamat Pagi and Thank you Tarima kasih! For standard pronunciation, please consult your local sound recordist.

Shopping

Kuta and Legian areas are good places for shopping. The prices are much cheaper than those in hotels. I have purchased several new pairs of Nike and Reebok here, and the prices are lower than those in Shanghai. More than 1/3 lower, but you still need to shop around. It is recommended to buy Bali's characteristic handicrafts and tourist souvenirs at the markets along the way to Ubud and in the Ubud area. There are high-quality and low-priced antiques and semi-antique furniture, various paintings, wood carvings, stone carvings, masks and weavings. Textiles etc. Bargaining is available in most stores in Bali, but it is non-negotiable when shopping at Kuta Square and Matahari Department Store, the most popular brand shopping malls.

Transportation

If you have time, it is recommended to wear a backpack and walk around or borrow a bicycle to ride slowly. You can enjoy the bright sunshine and fresh air of Bali for free along the way. The transportation fee in Bali is actually cheaper. The taxi fare starts from 2,500 rupees per kilometer, and then 1,000 rupees per kilometer. Usually, a trip costs about 5,000 to 20,000 rupees (RMB). 5-20 yuan). Remember to take a blue taxi (BlueBird) because its drivers are safe and courteous.

Due to various safety factors, it is not recommended to ride a motorcycle, but the sightseeing carriage on Legian Street can also let you find a different style, but you need to negotiate the price. If you have an international driving license, you can rent motorcycles and cars. When renting a car, try to go to a reputable company and do a car inspection and insurance in advance.

Relaxation

Many people come here specifically for the SPA in Bali, which ranges from entry-level at ordinary prices to super-luxury in five-star hotels. The environment and services are completely different. It is highly recommended to find a SPA on the beach or in the woods and soak in it completely. This is the ultimate enjoyment.

Culture

Cultural people should not miss Barong Dance and Wayang Kulit.

The Barong dance is a Balinese dance that depicts the conflict between two forces that symbolize chaos and destruction ("Rang-da"), and order ("Barong"). Wayang Kulit is a type of shadow play in Indonesia. Dolls made of gold-plated and colorful leather sculptures perform with shadows under the light. In addition, you can also go to BALI CLIFF to enjoy a traditional Balinese dance performance and a luxurious buffet dinner. This "Cave Night" costs 40-50 US dollars, which is unique.

Friendly Memo

1. Go to Nusa Dua, Kuta and Sanur beaches respectively to experience different beach fun. Don’t forget to visit Jimbaran Enjoy a sunset dinner on the beach;

2. Go to Denparsar, the capital of Bali, to see the life of the local Balinese;

3. The stone sculptures of Batubulan and Celuk Mas's silverware and Mas' wood carvings are quite famous, but it is best not to buy from merchants recommended by local tour guides;

4. On the way from Mount Batur to Ubud, there are many small shops along the way. With a shop in front and a workshop in the back, it is a good place to buy local handicrafts. You should also be careful of forced sales by roadside vendors;

5. Ubud is a quiet town in the middle of Bali. It is also suitable for buying souvenirs. If you have time, stay there for one night. The local Lotus Restaurant is very famous;

6. Tanah Lot Temple is a good place to watch the sunset.