BALI TOURISM INFORMATION

Bali tourism offers an interesting saga to the people who love to travel and explore new places. The Bali travel guide provides you detailed information on these important aspects of tourism in Bali. If you have decided to explore Bali this time, then the upcoming information would certainly help you to know about the place and the colorful people. Tourism in Bali is an important factor behind the country's economy. The ministry of Culture in Bali looks after the tourism at present. Meeting the vibrant and pleasant people of Bali is a fascinating experience for the international tourists. The tourists always prefer to visit this colorful city, in order to indulge in complete luxury and opulence. Mythical and magical, a diamond shaped island (140km by 80km) of spectacular volcanic mountains and lakes, enchanting rice terraces, ancient temples and palaces, surrounded by sparkling coral seas, Bali is alight with cultures and traditions. Renowned for its influential and enterprising architecture, traditional dance and theatre and elaborate religious festivals, the effusive Balinese culture is a lively and dynamic force that is constantly fusing the old and traditional with the new and innovative. You may be surprised by Bali's modern tourist facilities, but you'll be amazed by its medieval culture - a vibrant civilisation still living and breathing its golden age. How to Get To Bali A reputed airway would be the best medium to reach Bali. Once you are at the Indonesian International airport, reaching Bali would not be a problem for you. There is another important factor regarding Bali tourism and that is transportation in Bali. The government buses and the private cars are the predominant modes of transportation here. So, it is quite easily discernable that commuting from one part of the island to another would not be a problem for you. Among the Bali tourist attractions, the Borobudur Temples, Yogyakarta and Minangkabau are the predominant spots. There are many other major tourist spots for Sightseeing in Bali.It would be needless to say that exploration of the places of interest nearby constitutes a major driving force behind Bali Tourism. Bali lies in the chain of islands directly between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. There are direct international flights to Denpasar - Ngurah Rai International Airport from Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific), Hawaii and Guam (Continental Airlines), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian Airlines), Tokyo (Japan Airlines) and Taipei (China Airlines or EVA Air). For full details of all the airlines that fly into Bali, visit The Bali Pages. Denpasar is located just south of Kuta and is served with daily flights from Jakarta. Flights are frequent and take 80 minutes. There are many other direct internal routes including Maumere - Flores, Manado - Sulawesi, Kupang - Timor, Bima - Sumbawa and Ambon - Banda Islands. If you are booking a liveaboard trip through us the liveaboard operator will organise your domestic flights or, if you prefer. Your domestic tickets can be forwarded to your hotel, collected by you in person, or passed over to you upon your arrival at Denpasar International Airport. However they cannot accept credit card payments. Visit Denpasar Airport for more on their facilities and transport information Religion The local religion is Agama Hindu-Dharma, and centres on the five ritualistic pillars of gods and ancestors, demons, the stages of human growth, the dead, and the consecration of priests. Essential to these rituals are offerings of food, flowers, and palm-leaf figures. The offerings are consecrated by priests with holy water, incense and sacred mantra incantations. The belief is of one god, but in many forms including the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Wisnu and Siwa, but also deified kings, saints, ancestors and elemental spirits. The Balinese New Year is known as Nyepi Day. On this day, the Balinese believe that they have to fool evil spirits that no-one is actually on Bali - hence the need for silence. If this can be achieved, then it is believed that the evil spirits will go looking elsewhere for their prey and leave Bali island alone for another year. Balinese people are very religious and life is full of ritual - Nyepi is one of the most important days in their calendar. Police and security are on hand to make sure that everyone abides by the rules! Note that on Nyepi day, the airport is closed, cars and even people are not allowed on the streets, and at night, lights must be kept to a minimum. The rules apply to tourists also, although some activity is allowed in hotels. The date changes each year, as the Balinese follow a traditional lunar new year. The date in 2007 is March 19th. Balinese Theatre Theatre is an integral part of Bali life and linked closely to religion. Birthdays, weddings and ceremonies are all occasions for drama. Some of the more popular shows you might see are Barong and Rangda - A ritual contest between the chaotic witch Rangda and the force of protection, order and healing, the lion-like Barong, Kecak Dance, Fire Dance, Legong, and the highly respected and symbolic Wayang Kulit, or puppet shadow show. accomodation hotel in bali, booking online and istant confirmation Bali hotels