Ubud

Monkey Forest Street, Ubud


Ubud is a village in Central Bali that is renowned for its artistic traditions. This is the town to visit as a one-stop emporium for handicrafts. Many visitors proceed straight to Ubud, bypassing Kuta, to immerse themselves in the culture of Bali. There's plenty of crafts to be seen, and unlike the surrounding villages where crafts are produced, Ubud has a good number of accommodation ranging from backpacker guesthouses to boutique hotels to suit varying tastes and budgets.

The main road in Ubud is Jalan Raya Ubud (or Ubud High Street). From this main road branch off several side roads. Some, like Jalan Wanara Wana - also called the Monkey Forest Road, is lined with restaurants and galleries.

At the center of town is the local palace, Puri Saren. Today it is open to visitors. You can catch a glimpse of traditional dances staged here every evening.

If you stay overnight in Ubud, you can visit its farmers' market. It takes place in the morning, and is a good place to get acquainted with the local crafts and snacks.

Places of Interest in Ubud

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