| 1.Besakih Temple
 Bali’s “mother temple,” Besakih is the largest temple in Bali. Situated over 900 meters up the slopes of Gunung Agung, it has been regarded as a holy place since pre-historic times. The first recorded mention of its existence is from an inscription that dates from the year 1007 AD. Since the 15th century, it has been regarded as the central temple for the entire island. Each traditional kingdom has its own temple within the compound, and so do each of the caste groups. There is a total of 18 separate sanctuaries.
To the Balinese, a visit to the temple sanctuaries at Besakih is a special pilgrimage. During full moons, the entire compound of Besakih celebrates the visits of the gods with an enormous throng of visiting pilgrims.
2.Goa Gajah
Literally meaning 'Elephant Cave', Goa Gajah was an ancient monastery of Hindu and Buddhist monks who used to meditate in the cave. Believed to be built in the early 11th century, its face is elaborately carved and depicts a demon splitting open the rock with its bare hand at the mouth of the cave.
3.Kedonganan Beach
About 3 kilometers south of Bali's international airport, the fishing village of Kedonganan boasts a traditional fish market and a great number of traditional fishing boats that can be engaged to sail around the gulf for a picturesque view of the cresent beach.
4.Kertha Gosa
The Kertha Gosa pavilions, built in the 18th century, are located in Klungkung, 40 kilometers northeast of Denpasar. They are especially known for their ceiling murals that depict punishments in hell for miscreants and rewards in heaven for the righteous.
5.Tanah Lot
Carved out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain, the huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports a small but picturesque temple that is Bali's most photographed location. Only reachable by land during low tide, Tanah Lot Temple is the favored destination of most tourists to view the sun set as it retires behind the remarkable natural formation.
6.Taman Ayun Temple
Taman Ayun means 'beautiful garden', an appropriate name indeed for this most picturesque temple located in Mengwi. King of Mengwi I Gusti Agung Anom built is stately courtyards and its large moat in the year 1634. Containing both the royal family ancestral shrines and shrines to the major deities, Taman Ayun was the main temple for the ancient kingdom of Mengwi and is now a popular tourist attraction.
7.Tanjung Benoa
Located north of Nusa Dua, this is a beautiful white sand beach area where visitors can enjoy many types of water recreation and sports such as snorkeling, parasailing, diving, boating, sailing, and more. This area is an extension of Nusa Dua, with easy access to its luxurious hotels and other tourism facilities.
8.Ubud
Famous for its painter’s community, Ubud is special in more ways than one. Its beautiful surroundings and gracious way of life have drawn celebrities and artists from all over the world for decades; some have even adopted Ubud as their home. An array of boutique hotels and unique restaurants now beckon to Bali's most culturally inclined tourists.
9.Batubulan
Just outside of Denpasar on the road to Ubud, the small village of Batubulan greets you with platoons of stone statues that line the roadside in a impressive array. Terrible fanged demons, noble warriors, and animals of all shapes and sizes and at all stages of completion rest under the shady trees waiting to be purchased.
10.Bedugul
In the center highlands of Bali is the serene mountain area of Bedugul where high altitude vegetables, fruits, and flowers thrive in the cool climate. There is also a large botanical garden nearby. At Lake Beratan, various water sports are also available.
11.Celuk
Balinese jewelry is unique, and Celuk is the home of much of it. Nearly every family in Celuk is involved in their trademark gold and silver work that has become very famous over the years.
12.Gitgit Waterfall
South of Singaraja is Gitgit waterfall, Bali’s highest waterfall. Nestled deep in the mountains, this beautiful wilderness area is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger towns.
13.Goa Lawah
About 43 kilometers east of Denpasar, Goa Lawah is one of the most sacred temples in Bali. Built in the 11th century, this temple occupies a natural cave that is inhabited by thousands upon thousands of chirping bats.
14.Gunung Kawi
These 11th century tombs, carved out of the rock face of the gorge of the Pakerisan river, are approached by a steep descent through breathtaking scenery. Across the gorge are some more impressive tombs that were the meditation caves of the men who were the keepers of the tombs.
15.Jatiluwih
Approximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs up high into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih. At 850 meters altitude, the view here is one of the finest in Bali. Bali’s trademark terraced rice fields stretch into endless contours over the hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.
16.Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach is just south of Kedonganan Beach and has very beautiful white sand suitable for recreation and relaxation. It is quieter than its neighboring beaches, and one will find nice hotels and many seafood restaurants. Jimbaran is, in fact, known for its delicious fresh seafood.
17.Kehen Temple
Just north of Bangli, Kehen Temple is one of the largest temples in Bali and is a stirring example of the skill of the stone-carvers of the region. Founded in the 11th century, Kehen Temple has three courtyards that are each entered through towering, carved gateways.
18.Kintamani
At 1,500 meters in altitude, the beautiful Kintamani area has a cool climate suited to growing certain fruits and vegetables. Situated on a ridge across a volcanic lake from the active volcano Mt. Batur, Kintamani offers some of the most stunning scenery to be found in Bali and is a must-see for most tourists.
19.Kuta Beach
Once a poor fishing village with a black history of lepers and witches, Kuta began to provide what visitors wanted and soon became a key point on the sea route from India through Southeast Asia to Australia. Now, Kuta is Bali's most famous and popular beach town. One of its primary attractions is its long stretch of white sand along its picturesque bay. The famous Kuta sunset is stunning, and there is a wide selection of hotels and bungalows to choose from. Kuta is also known for its lively nightlife, its wide variety of international restaurants, and its many recreational activities.
20.Yeh Pulu
In Yeh Pulu you can see carvings that defines daily life story in the former time. The relief has measure 2 x 25 meter's, and in this site area there is small garden as the source of the water (yeh) flout out from a Gentong (Gentong = pot container for rice). It had been discovered in 1925 and investigated by Dr.W.F Sutterheim in 1929.
21. Monkey Forest Ubud
Nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud lies Wenara Wana, more polulary knows as the monkey forest. This small forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with there antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! there is a lovely little grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.
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Patung Garuda Wisnu Kencana berlokasi di Bukit Unggasan - Jimbaran, Bali. Patung ini merupakan karya pematung terkenal Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Monumen ini dikembangkan sebagai taman budaya dan menjadi ikon bagi pariwisata Bali dan Indonesia. Patung tersebut berwujud Dewa Wisnu yang dalam agama Hindu adalah Dewa Pelindung, mengendarai burung Garuda. Tokoh Garuda dapat dilihat di kisah Garuda & Kerajaannya yang berkisah mengenai rasa bakti dan pengorbanan burung Garuda untuk menyelamatkan ibunya dari perbudakan yang akhirnya dilindungi oleh Dewa Wisnu. Patung ini diproyeksikan untuk mengikat tata ruang dengan jarak pandang sampai dengan 20 km sehingga dapat terlihat dari Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua hingga Tanah Lot. Patung Garuda Wisnu Kencana ini merupakan simbol dari misi penyelamatan lingkungan dan dunia. Patung ini terbuat dari campuran tembaga dan baja seberat 4.000 ton, dengan tinggi 75 meter dan lebar 60 meter.
