THE HEART OF BALI Situated near the island central and midway between kuta and the Kintamani peaks, Ubud is by many considered to be much cooler than kuta. Apart from being home to a vast array of modern art galleries, craft shop and studios, this charming conglomerate of villages is also the ‘royal center’ of bali with numerous palaces and temples to be visited. It also offers some of bali’s best dinning experiences. 
Don't forget to visit the "monkey forest" if you come to here.
If you’re more of an outdoorsy type, try biking, walking, bird watching, herb gathering, kayaking or rafting amid the phosphorescent rice paddies lush tropical gorges and palm waving riders so characteristic of ubud.
Thus, with all that Ubud has to offer, visitors are recommended to stay at least 2-5 days and don't forget to visit painting museum in here. Many visitors make Ubud their home base as it is so centrally located and also close to all the other attractions in bali.
GETTING THERE AND AROUND
There are tourist and hotel shuttles operating between most major centers. Taxis connect from Ngurah Rai international Airport only an hour away.
Central ubud is small enough to see on foot. There no taxis, but minivans are available for hire on every corner as are scooters and bicycles.
HISTORY
Over the centuries, ubud has been influenced by numerous waves of invading armies.
In 1343, the east Javanese Hindu Majapahit dynasty conquered Bali: their descendants still in habit the palaces of ubud. After Majapahit Empire 16th century (and as a result of the consequent islamization of java) many scholars, artist, intellectuals and priests migrated to bali, and more specifically to the small kingdom in and around ubud.
At the end of the 19th century, the dutch occupation sparked an interest in bali by Western artist and intellectuals (e.g. Walter Spies, Collin Mc Phee, and Rudolf Bonnet), many of whom visited Bali and settled here during the 1930s.
From the 1970 and onwards backpackers and artists started to arrive, many of whom fell in love with this hilly Shangri-la and still still alive in Ubud.
BUYING ART
Ubud is over flowing with arts and crafts, including: oil, links, pastels ceramics, casting, and sculpture, basket making, rattan work and weaving, stone, wood, bone and coconut carving, metal work, furniture making and and of course, jewelery. The quality is good and prices are flexible so bargaining is de rigueur.
Check out the up-market art galleries and museums for a guide to some of the best works of art.
Ubud is noted for maintaining the tenets and manifold observances of Agama Hindu Bali. Thus, colorful ceremonies and sacred offerings will make out a natural part of you stay. Ask and you may be warmly invited to a tooth filling, wedding, or cremation ceremony! If planning to attend a ceremony, you must asking first with local guide.
PALACE
In pre-colonial Bali, the palaces (or Puri) were the primary patrons of art, music dance and literature. Although the old Balinese feudal system was superseded by the dutch colonial government more than 80 years ago, the Royals (or Tjokordas) still retain an important role in ubud’s society. Many of the ubud royals have opened hotels and restaurants within the walls of their own Palace homes so you can in fact sleep and eat in then and in some cases, join in with the ceremonies of the royal family.
Don't forget to visit the "monkey forest" if you come to here.If you’re more of an outdoorsy type, try biking, walking, bird watching, herb gathering, kayaking or rafting amid the phosphorescent rice paddies lush tropical gorges and palm waving riders so characteristic of ubud.
Thus, with all that Ubud has to offer, visitors are recommended to stay at least 2-5 days and don't forget to visit painting museum in here. Many visitors make Ubud their home base as it is so centrally located and also close to all the other attractions in bali.
GETTING THERE AND AROUND
There are tourist and hotel shuttles operating between most major centers. Taxis connect from Ngurah Rai international Airport only an hour away.
Central ubud is small enough to see on foot. There no taxis, but minivans are available for hire on every corner as are scooters and bicycles.
HISTORY
Over the centuries, ubud has been influenced by numerous waves of invading armies.
In 1343, the east Javanese Hindu Majapahit dynasty conquered Bali: their descendants still in habit the palaces of ubud. After Majapahit Empire 16th century (and as a result of the consequent islamization of java) many scholars, artist, intellectuals and priests migrated to bali, and more specifically to the small kingdom in and around ubud.
At the end of the 19th century, the dutch occupation sparked an interest in bali by Western artist and intellectuals (e.g. Walter Spies, Collin Mc Phee, and Rudolf Bonnet), many of whom visited Bali and settled here during the 1930s.
From the 1970 and onwards backpackers and artists started to arrive, many of whom fell in love with this hilly Shangri-la and still still alive in Ubud.
BUYING ART
Ubud is over flowing with arts and crafts, including: oil, links, pastels ceramics, casting, and sculpture, basket making, rattan work and weaving, stone, wood, bone and coconut carving, metal work, furniture making and and of course, jewelery. The quality is good and prices are flexible so bargaining is de rigueur.
Check out the up-market art galleries and museums for a guide to some of the best works of art.
Ubud is noted for maintaining the tenets and manifold observances of Agama Hindu Bali. Thus, colorful ceremonies and sacred offerings will make out a natural part of you stay. Ask and you may be warmly invited to a tooth filling, wedding, or cremation ceremony! If planning to attend a ceremony, you must asking first with local guide.
PALACE
In pre-colonial Bali, the palaces (or Puri) were the primary patrons of art, music dance and literature. Although the old Balinese feudal system was superseded by the dutch colonial government more than 80 years ago, the Royals (or Tjokordas) still retain an important role in ubud’s society. Many of the ubud royals have opened hotels and restaurants within the walls of their own Palace homes so you can in fact sleep and eat in then and in some cases, join in with the ceremonies of the royal family.
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