Where is Bali?

Bali is one of Indonesia 17508 islands and one of the 27 provinces in Indonesia. Located at 1 15 degrees east longitude and 8 degrees south latitude, it faces Lombok across Lombok Strait in the east, Java Island across Java Strait in the west, Bali Hai in the north and Indonesian Sea in the south. Looking out, Bali is located at the intersection of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. East-west length 140km, north-south length 80km, covering an area of 5632km. The two main rivers are PAKRISAN and PETANU. On both sides of these two sacred rivers, there are many remains of ancient dynasties. Therefore, Bali has long been known as "the island of art", "the island of thousands of temples" and "the island of paradise". Bali was once occupied by the Netherlands and Japan. It was not until Indonesia became independent in 1945 that Bali returned to the embrace of Indonesia and became the brightest star in the Indonesian archipelago. There are 3 million residents on the island, and Denpasar is the capital. Secondly, the ancestors of Balinese people came from China ancients who entered the island through Yunnan around 2500 BC. /kloc-In the 6th century, a large number of Javanese Hindus fled to Bali, thus forming a unique Hindu religious culture in Bali today. Third, the time difference Bali local time is the same as Beijing time, there is no time difference. However, local time in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is one hour slower than Beijing time. Four. Climate Bali is a tropical island climate, hot all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 28 degrees Celsius. June 10 to March of the following year is the rainy season, and other times are the dry season. The month after the rainy season is the hottest season in Bali, and it is cooler from May to September (this is the best season to travel to Bali). 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. V. Religious Etiquette About 95% people in Bali believe in Agama Hinduism. They believe that everything has gods, such as sun, moon, mountain, road, lake, monkey and turtle. God is everywhere and all the time. Therefore, Bali is called "Fairy Island". Most other people believe in Islam, Buddhism, Catholicism or Christianity. In Bali, people of different religions can live in peace. In Bali, if you want to film religious ceremonies, you must get permission in advance. When going to temples and religious occasions, clothes must be neat and orthodox. Don't touch the local people's heads with your hands or point your fingers at people, which is considered impolite by them. Also note: don't pick up people and treat guests with your left hand; Women in physiological period are not allowed to enter the temple; Don't walk in front of others when they worship; Never stand on the priest's right when he is in church. 6. Language: In addition to Indonesian, Balinese people still retain the local Balinese language. The older generation can't speak Indonesian very well, but the younger generation has gradually forgotten how to write Balinese. English is the main foreign language here. Because of tourists, China and Japanese are becoming more and more popular, and sometimes you will meet Chinese-speaking Baris. 7. The currency of shopping in Bali is Rp (Indonesian rupiah), and the exchange rate is about 1USD=8500Rp (for reference only). There are many souvenirs worth buying in Bali, such as Indonesian national wood carvings and batik fabrics. Native products include coffee beans, curry powder, shrimp slices, essential oil and so on. , suitable for personal use or gifts to relatives and friends. Please remember to bargain when shopping. In Indonesia, if you are not sure what to buy, you'd better not ask the price, let alone bargain. 8. Tipping Most hotels and restaurants will add 1 1% government tax and1%service charge to the bill, and there is no need to tip. For the bellboy, tip according to the standard of Rp 5000// piece. The tip of the room attendant is about $65438 +0/ room/night. Please avoid tipping with coins. Others, such as taxis or airport porters, tip about 3000~5000 rupees, depending on the workload. The guide's tip is usually 4 dollars/person/day. Nine, diet Indonesia's water quality often has cholera and other bacteria. Never drink raw water or water from unknown sources. It is safer to pack water and drinks in cans or cups. X. Communication Indonesia's international telephone company is under the responsibility of two communication companies, namely INDOSAT (code 00 1) and SATELINDO (code 008). The international codes for international calls are 00 1 and 008. There are many IDD telephone services (IDD calls) in the hotel. Call China number: 00 1(008)+86+ area code+the other party's phone number. Call Bali from China: 00+62+36 1+ local call.