NatureTegallalang rice terraces
Green steps of rice near Ubud.
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Bali at a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Airports
- I Gusti Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (DPS)
- Search code
DPS- Money
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Discover Bali
Rice terraces, surf beaches, temples on cliffs and a deep Hindu culture. Bali is the most visited island in Indonesia.
What it's called
- Island of the Godsfor its thousands of temples
- Pulau Dewatathe same name in Indonesian
- Denpasarthe island's capital, home of the airport
Things to do in Bali
Nature
CultureUluwatu Temple
A clifftop temple with a fire dance at sunset.
CultureUbud
Art, yoga, the Monkey Forest and the royal palace.
CultureLempuyang Temple
The "Gates of Heaven", a split gateway that frames Mount Agung.
CultureUlun Danu Beratan
A temple that seems to float on a misty mountain lake.
Day tripNusa Penida
Dramatic cliffs and manta rays, a boat ride away.
About Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, with more than 17,000 islands stretching wider than the mainland United States. It is home to over 270 million people, active volcanoes, rainforests with orangutans, Komodo dragons and rich coral reefs.
- CapitalJakarta
- MoneyIndonesian rupiah (IDR)
- LanguageIndonesian and Balinese; English in tourist areas
Economy
Southeast Asia's largest economy. Indonesia is the world's top producer of palm oil and nickel, used in electric-car batteries, and exports coal, rubber and coffee. Tourism, led by Bali, is an important earner.
Culture
The world's largest Muslim-majority country, with Hindu Bali, Christian regions and hundreds of local languages. Batik cloth, gamelan music and wayang shadow puppets are on UNESCO's heritage list.
Places to visit
- Komodo National Parkdragons, pink beaches and diving
- YogyakartaBorobudur and Prambanan temples
- Mount Bromoa smoking volcano at sunrise
- Lombok and the Gili Islandsquiet beaches and turtles
- Raja Ampatsome of the richest reefs on earth
Why Indonesia is worth it for you
- Very good valueVillas, food and spa treatments cost far less than at home.
- Dive and surfWorld-class reefs and waves across the islands.
- Wellness capitalYoga retreats, massages and healthy cafés, especially in Bali.
- Endless varietyEach island has its own food, language and landscape.
Travel more of Indonesia
Places worth adding to your trip, from Bali or on another visit.
HistoryYogyakarta
Borobudur and Prambanan, two great ancient temples.
NatureKomodo National Park
Komodo dragons and pink-sand beaches.
BeachLombok and the Gili Islands
Laid-back islands with car-free villages.
NatureMount Bromo
A smoking volcano in a sea of sand at sunrise.
NatureRaja Ampat
Some of the richest coral reefs on earth.
Eat like a local
- Babi gulingBalinese roast pig.
- Nasi campurRice with small portions of many dishes.
- Sate lilitMinced fish satay on lemongrass sticks.
The story of Bali
Bali kept its Hindu traditions while most of Indonesia became Muslim, partly as the Majapahit nobility moved here in the 1400s and 1500s. The Dutch took full control in the early 1900s, and tourism grew after Indonesian independence in 1945.
Indonesia through history
- 800s
Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, is built in Java.
- 1293
The Majapahit Empire rises.
- 1602
The Dutch East India Company arrives.
- 1945
Indonesia declares independence on August 17.
- 1970s
Bali becomes a world travel destination.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- April to October is the dry season.
- Getting around
- Hire a driver or use ride-hailing apps; scooters are popular but traffic is heavy.
- Language
- Indonesian and Balinese; English in tourist areas
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Questions about Bali
Which airports serve Bali?
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (DPS). Search code: DPS.
What currency is used in Bali?
Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
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