Best Attractions in Bali — Top Things to See & Do
From ancient Hindu temples and sacred spring pools to volcanic sunrise hikes, jungle monkey forests and UNESCO-listed rice terraces — Bali's top attractions span every interest. This guide covers the must-see sites organised by category, with links to full visitor guides for each.
🛕 Temples & Sacred Sites
Tirta Empul Temple
Tampaksiring, near Ubud
Bali's most famous holy spring temple — 30 sacred spouts host the melukat purification ritual. A national heritage site founded in 962 CE.
Besakih Temple (Mother Temple)
Karangasem, East Bali
A vast complex of 23 sacred temples set high on the slopes of Mount Agung — the spiritual centre of Balinese Hinduism.
Gunung Kawi Temple
Tampaksiring, near Ubud
Ancient 11th-century royal tomb complex with 7-metre shrines carved into a sheer cliff face above the Pakerisan River.
Tanah Lot Temple
Tabanan, West Bali
Bali's most photographed temple — a dramatic sea temple on a rocky islet, silhouetted against the sunset sky.
🏔️ Nature & Adventure
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike
Kintamani, Central Highlands
Pre-dawn climb of an active 1,717 m volcano for one of the great sunrises in Indonesia — the classic Bali bucket-list adventure.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Gianyar, near Ubud
UNESCO-recognised stepped rice paddies cascading down a dramatic valley north of Ubud — arrive early for the best light.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Sukawati, near Ubud
Bali's most accessible jungle waterfall — a 15-metre cascade with swimming pools and cliffside cafés, 30 minutes from Ubud.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Ubud, Central Bali
A peaceful 2 km paved ridge walk through emerald hills just outside central Ubud — best at sunrise, free of charge.
🐒 Wildlife & Forest
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Ubud, Central Bali
A 12-hectare jungle sanctuary in the heart of Ubud — home to 700+ Balinese long-tailed macaques and three ancient Hindu temples.
Bali Bird Park
Singapadu, near Ubud
Over 1,000 birds across 250 species, including rare Bali starlings, in a lush tropical garden setting.
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