During Barong dance – Ubud tours you will visit interesting places below :
1. Barong dance performance
Barong and Kris Dance in Bali Balinese Mythological Dance The Barong and Kris dance is one of the island’s most iconic dance-dramas, on par with the Legong and Kecak. Those with a keen interest in arts and culture will appreciate the performances the most, with daily shows scheduled at various stages throughout the island’s main tourism areas – the most popular being at Batubulan in Gianyar, and the Denpasar suburbs. Shows are locally managed locally; dances performed by villagers, and live gamelan orchestra accompanies the full length of the show. The 12th century classical tale of good versus evil, Calon Arang, serves as the backdrop for the Barong and Kris dance. The Barong, a benevolent spirit in beast form must protect a kingdom against the vengeful wrath of the widow and witch queen, Rangda. Two male dancers work out the movements of the heavily ornate Barong costume, much in resemblance of the Chinese lion dance, while supporting dancers portray monkeys, priests and village men
2. Batik hand Weaving
Tohpati Village is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest is where you can watching the entire Batik, making process from the designing, waxing, coloring and drying of the materials. It’s very exciting to watch the Balinese paint on a cloth, it’s not just simple structured paintings but they are very expert. There are a large number of Batik showrooms in this village where one can find the genuine batik and the finest batik cloth known is Ikat weaving, Ikat means to tie or bind, is used as the name for intricately patterned cloth. It is an ancient art from tribes of Indonesia which has a strong ethnic identification.
3. Batuan temple
Talking about Bali, of course, cannot be separated from temples, including Batuan Temple, one of the places that must be visited. This temple, also known as Pura Puseh Batuan, is a cultural heritage site with classical style architecture and a collection of ancient stone statues.
In an inscription it is stated that Pura Batuan Bali was built around 944 Saka or 1020 AD, during the reign of King Paduka Aji Sri Dharmawangsa Wardhana from the Warmadewa Dynasty. This temple is part of the Tri Kahyangan temple of the Pakraman traditional village on the island of Bali
Pura Puseh Batuan Village has carved ornaments that can be said to be quite complicated. The building of Pura Puseh Batuan Temple still looks beautiful and refined even though it has undergone many restorations.
When at the Batuan Temple location, visitors will be greeted by a Bentar Temple which functions as an entrance gate. The temple is made of red brick and looks sturdy, welcoming visitors.
4. Ubud Monkey forest
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Its official name is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Balinese Mandala Suci Wenara Wana), and its name as written on its welcome sign is the Padangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. The Ubud Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction and is often visited by over 10,000 tourists a month.
5. Ubud royal palace
The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud. It was on his travels that Rsi Markandeya received a divine revelation that in Bali he was to bury five precious metals on a mountain slope where the mother temple of Besakih now stands today. Along with a group of followers, Rsi Markandeya was magnetically attracted to a destination located in the central foothills of the island that radiated light and energy.
6. Ubud art market
Ubud Art Market, locally referred to as ‘Pasar Seni Ubud’ is located opposite the the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and is open daily. Here you can find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats; statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. Most of the goods found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan. The location of the Ubud Art Market which is centred among the art producing villages, and being just opposite the royal palace which is a centre point to Ubud itself, make it a strategic shopping place for Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs
These tour descriptions above apply for IDR 550.000/car/1-6 passenger (Standard MPV) tours duration 10 hours
INCLUDED :
- Tax + fuel
- English Driver
- Parking fees
- Private car fully Air conditioning
- Toll road fees
EXCLUDED :
- Entrance tickets to tourist attractions
- Lunch and other personal expenses