Indonesia Bali Ubud

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. While it once was a haven for
scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks everyday. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts, overlooking the most prized views in Bali.

Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not "ruined". Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draws people who add something; people who are actively involved in art, nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism, "alternative modalities," and more.

Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you're visiting Bali; if you're looking for culture, comfort, nature and inspiration. Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali -- scenic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, rivers, cheap accommodation and unique luxury hotels. And it's central location makes it easy to get from Ubud to the mountains, beaches, and major towns.

As we know,Ubud is known worldwide as a centre for Balinese culture, arts and crafts, and harbours a number of palaces, ancient temples, museums and art galleries. Antonio Blanco, Auke Sonnega, Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, L.C Dake, Donald Friend, Louise Koke, Frida Holleman, Flip Hamers, Han Snel, and Maria and Willem Hofker are just some of the artisans who have visited, lived and worked in Bali, creating eclectic masterpieces that you can observe in local museums and art galleries.

Those museums and galleries are situated on Jalan Raya Ubud (Ubud’s main road), Jalan Hanoman (which runs parallel to Jalan Monkey Forest and runs east-west through the centre of town), Jalan Pengosekan (positioned three kilometres from central Ubud), and Campuhan (a small village on the west and northwest of Ubud’s main road). The other viewing pleasures you can enjoy in Ubud are the lush and verdant rice paddies, prehistoric temples and palaces spread throughout 14 neighbouring villages.