UbudUbud, Bali, IndonesiaUbud Resorts, Hotels, Villas, Attractions
Its difficult not to feel it and almost everyone who spends more time in Ubud admits that there is something magical in this small town. Perhaps its the spirituality of the Balinese people who spend their days celebrating or practicing cultural rituals that gives this impression or maybe its the air, maybe its nature, maybe its a mixture of all of them.
What makes Ubud special
Basic information
Ubud is said to be the center of arts and cultural activities in Bali. Imagine sitting in a comfortable cafe while enjoying your brunch and find yourself surrounded by a procession of women and man dressed up in traditional Balinese costumes singing and playing traditional gamelan. Almost every week of the Balinese calendar is dedicated to a celebration with music, dances, festivals, auspicious days so different that barely compare to even the most unique western community gatherings.
Beautiful aspects of Balinese life
One of Ubud’s greatest attractions
Ubud is nestled amongst the most spectacular rice paddies and terraces. The wildlife and scenery is so unique to the eye of a traveller that at first almost everything amazes. Coconut trees, colorful butterflies, birds and lush intense greenery are ever-present. You can wake up in the morning, walk around and observe a rice field culture that has been here for centuries.
Rice fields, spectacular river gorges & valleys
One of the most famous rice paddies in Bali
Balinese people are one of the most friendly and genuine people who focus their lives on preservations of their culture, celebrations and family gatherings. They are hospitable, friendly and in Ubud rarely spoiled by modern ways.
Ubud offers a distinct look into the lives of everyday Balinese people.
It was the Dutch colonizers who first noticed artistic talent in the Balinese and inspired them to create even more artistic pieces. Ubud became their center. There are villages of artists here creating exquisite paintings, handicrafts, fabrics all of which are sold in numerous galleries around town. Even if you re not an art lover, your will find yourself appreciative and surrounded by it.
Galleries, paintings, handicrafts
Classical and contemporary Balinese art
With beautiful sceneries, friendly people its very easy to feel comfortable, relax and unwind. Think, read books, get inspired, rejuvenate in one of many spas and surround yourself in a different almost "out of the ordinary" world. Ubud often pleases more a traveller seeking peace and quiet rather than those looking for an intense nightlife experience.
Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking lush greenery of rice fields or river gorges. Whether its the cheapest or the most expensive accommodations in Ubud it will have a garden, rice field view, geckos, birds and even morning roosters to remind you of just how close you are to nature.
Accommodation options
Balinese are very spiritual people who frequently practice yoga and mediation. Overtime Ubud has become a base for many yoga and meditation workshops. With many schools and centers around you can take this further by enrolling into a workshops or a private session with holistic and metaphysical healers, reiki masters and even astrologists.
Excellent centers and atmosphere made Ubud a famous yoga destination
Metaphysical, alternative, inspiring
Shopaholics will feel at home with an abundance of shops, stalls, markets, and boutiques ran by local Balinese who sell one of a kind paintings, fabrics, furniture, unique pieces of jewelry, handcrafts any many many more under affordable prices.
Food lovers will be happy with the varieties of foods and eateries available in Ubud. There are restaurants on almost every corner of the street that range from very inexpensive indonesian "warungs" to more pricy European and Asian types such as Japanese, Indian, French, Italian restaurants. Couple restaurants in Ubud have also won awards for being the best in Asia.
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