UBUD

Also known as “Ubud Rice Fields”, Tegalalang Rice Terrace is located north of Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. It has been cited as a UNESCO World Heritage Site & opens 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The best times to visit is probably in the morning or after 5:00 pm when there are the least number of tourists & when it’s not so hot.

Also, if you want to see the rice terrace at their greenest, consider going in the months of March & October as that’s when the paddy is about to harvest.

The traditional irrigation system is still being used right up to present day. According to history, it was started in the 8th century. The water comes from surrounding rivers & mountains. 

Farmers had built water canals to allow the water to flow from 1 field to the other. The pathway along the rice terrace is also very narrow.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is located 600 metres above sea level. Thus, some might consider the average air temperature of 24 degrees Celsius in the day to be far from comfortable.

PENGLIPURAN

Penglipuran is one of the traditional villages of Bangli Regency, Bali Province. This village is famous as one of the tourist destinations in Bali because of its people who still carry out and preserve traditional Balinese culture in their daily lives. 

The architecture of the building and land management still follows the concept of Tri Hita Karana, the Balinese philosophy of the balance of the relationship between God, humans, and the environment.

Penglipuran Bali Village is one of 3 villages that has been named the cleanest village in the world.

It’s a living, breathing village where locals actually live, run their businesses, and still follow centuries-old customs.

KADONGANAN

Kedonganan Fish Market is a bustling coastal marketplace nestled in Bali, Indonesia. This vibrant market offers visitors a sensory immersion into the island’s rich maritime culture, perched on the southern shores. 

The air is filled with the scent of the sea, echoing the daily toil of local fishermen as they haul in their catch, showcasing an impressive array of fresh seafood.

Colorful stalls line the shores, displaying an eclectic variety of marine delicacies, from succulent prawns and plump crabs to gleaming swordfish and exotic shellfish. The lively atmosphere and the rhythm of local life create a uniquely immersive experience.

The best time to visit Kedonganan Fish Market is ideally around sunrise. It is when the market is at its liveliest, with fishermen bringing in their fresh catches and the market stalls bustling with activity.

It’s about 2.5 km north of Muaya Beach in Jimbaran Bay, with the western runway of Ngurah Rai International Airport in view. At this largest fresh seafood market in Bali, you’ll find almost any type of saltwater catch, from common red snapper to rare mahi-mahi.

If you’re in for a quick seafood treat at the market, you can have your fish cleaned and grilled right on the spot for a small fee. Kedonganan Fish Market has smaller warungs or locally-run food stalls that allow for cheap seafood dining compared to Jimbaran or Kedonganan’s own cluster of upmarket beachfront dining spots.