If you are thinking of organizing a trip to Bali, we can recommend that your primary stop should be Ubud. The things you cannot ignore when you set foot in Ubud are the smell of the city, the happiness of the people, and the frangipanis decorating the places... One of the eye-catching traditions of the Balinese, "canang", meaning making a vow, adorns the sidewalks with flowers accompanied by incense every morning. With these small offerings that can be seen in front of every house, people start the day by expressing gratitude and wishing, and the incense in the canang and this atmosphere create the general scent of the city.
While walking through the side streets leading to the center of Ubud, you may notice the magnificent doors of the houses. Behind these doors, which give the feeling of opening to another dimension, you are likely to see "Ganesha", one of the most well-known representations of God in Hinduism. The reason why the doors are so magnificent is that they represent the sacred transition between the spiritual world and the physical world. This may be the reason why you constantly feel like you are passing through another world while walking on the streets.
The most popular gate in Bali is the "Gate of Heaven Lempuyang Temple". We have to say that you have to wait in line for hours for this door, which you may have seen a lot on social media. If you are not that keen on taking photos, you may want to think twice about wasting your time here.
It wouldn't be right to say that Ubud offers serenity and tranquility while offering other experiences, the city traffic is full of scooters and quite chaotic, but we are sure that once you integrate into this chaos, you will find yourself watching the incredible nature on the side of the roads in a very short time, also Bali is a very safe city It is also worth noting that . People and tourists have found a way to live in harmony and we can say that it is an environment where you will definitely feel very safe.
One of the sacred places that you may come across frequently on social media, but which you should definitely see in Ubud, is the "Tirta Empul Temple", that is, the holy water temple. Although you are likely to encounter a long queue, you can experience a traditional worship experience at the water temple.
You don't have to do yoga to feel the spiritual ambience of the city, but you can have a wonderful experience by choosing a class of your choice at "Alchemy Yoga Center" for a single lesson fee. Afterwards, you can have a delicious lunch with a variety of vegan options at the cafe of the same name, located right across the studio.
If you are interested in having a different experience and going on an inner journey, you can attend the "Ancient Sound Healing" session and experience sound meditation at "Pyramids of Chi", which opens the way to take you to another dimension with all its details.
If you are one of those who say waterside is a must, we recommend you spend a few days in Canggu, located in the south of Bali. You can sense a more multicultural atmosphere here, unlike the traditional texture of Ubud. Also, it is not difficult to distinguish who is here to surf while walking on the street :) You can enjoy the ocean by taking wave surfing lessons and have the opportunity to relax on the beaches.
To give a brief suggestion about traveling to Bali, you can spend more time in Ubud to explore traditional experiences and nearby tourist areas, and use the seaside areas to slow down, relax and have fun. Whatever experiences you choose, we can guarantee that you will have a completely different experience by feeling the liberating positive atmosphere of Bali :)
