Ground Zero Monument

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Some of us may still remember the Bali Bombing tragedy fourteen years ago, in 2002. This Bali bombing tragedy will always be in our mind that we can never forget. 

For the rest of us who may incidentally involved into this mass incident, we might be grateful to be still here. As we all know, the government of Indonesia has also built some kind of monument to memorize the awful incident of Bali Bombing. The monument is also famous as the ground zero of Bali. Every year, many people travel and gather to remember the awful tragedy, which killed more than 200 lives.

The ground zero monument of Bali is now becoming one of many tourist destinations in Bali. The Ground Zero also has the list of the names from the victims of Bali Bombing. If you look at the ground zero monument, you may find 200 names of the victims along with their citizenship. Most victims are Australians followed with Indonesia citizens and few from other countries from all over the world. 

The Ground Zero Bali has now becoming one of the most famous bombing monuments in the world. If you want to visit the Ground Zero monument, it is located exactly where the Bali bombing occurred. It is in Legian, Kuta, Bali. Not so far from the airport and quite near from the downtown of Denpasar.

Suluban Beach

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          Suluban Beach is one of the places of interesting tourism object belonging to Badung regency. It is known for its beautiful beach along with surf spot, amazing wave; best for surfing. The natural beauty of the southern tip of Bali’s highland with its hollowing waves and peaceful surroundings has attracted more and more visitors to enjoy its serenity and peacefulness.

Suluban beach is one of several frivolous beaches located at Pecatu village on the southern tip of Badung District, about three km from Uluwatu temple. The beach is about 32km south of Denpasar, and can be reached through Kuta, Ngurah Rai International Airport, and Jimbaran. The sloping and bending road around the hill offers a panoramic view.

The beach is blessed with a breathtaking view on the Indian Ocean which offers a serene atmosphere and spectacular sunsets in the late afternoons, creating that most romantic aura. Approaching the area, visitors will be greeted by afascinating scenery of white rock cliffs that stretch as far as the eyes can see. Descending some 50 meters down to the shore, a vast white sandy beach kissed by turquoise blue waters await, while the pounding waves play the true resounding sounds of nature: the perfect setting for a thrilling surfing adventure.

The character of waves at Suluban Beach is similar to those at Uluwatu Beach that come in with that  great, powerful, long swell and  consistent barrels that have always fascinated surfers who came to this point. Here waves can reach to between 3 and 12 feet with the average wave size being 3 to 5 feet, perfect for advanced and professional surfers. The best season for surfing at Suluban Beach is during the dry session (April to August) when the wind blows from east to west creating the perfect waves for surfing.The word Suluban comes from the Balinese language “mesulub” which translated means: to bow down. It is suggested that the name was adopted since visitors must first crouch or bow down when they pass the crevice between boulders that resembles a cave, before reaching the beach below the rocky cliff. The Beach is also known by many people as the Blue Point Beach since it is closely associated with the Blue Point Bay Villa located on the top of the cliff which shade Suluban Beach.


Be it for a surfing holiday or a romantic getaway, the waves together with the spectacular scenery at Suluban Beach are indeed a true gem that make Bali sparkle.

Loloh Cem-Cem

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For those of you who've been visit Indonesia may have heard the word Jamu, or may already be familiar with that word. Jamu, is an Indonesian traditional beverage is usually made from herbal plants. Names are usually labeled with the name of herbal leaves used as base material of manufacture, such as Jamu Kencur made from plants called kencur. Jamu has been consumed long ago. Usually the adults who love to consume Jamu to maintain their health and stamina and cure diseases. And almost all regions in Indonesia have Jamu or traditional drink for health.

But have you ever tried to drink Jamu? Yes, Jamu have been known to have bad taste, bitter, sour or bland because in making process of Jamu is do not use artificial sweeteners (usually just add a little sugar and salt as flavorings). So most people are reluctant to eat them, especially children and teenagers.

In Bali, there is one other type of Jamu that different than other herbal drinks. Loloh Cemcem. Have you ever heard it before? Loloh in the Balinese language also means Jamu. Loloh Cemcem is not like taste of Jamu in general. This drink actually has 4 unique flavors that is spicy, sour, salty and sweet mixed together. Can you imagine? This Loloh Cemcem will refreshing throat especially when blended with ice.

Loloh Cemcem made ​​from leaf Cemcem (Spondias pinnata (Lf) Kurz)) were washed and then crushed or pureed and added warm water as needed. Then mixed with cinnamon, betel leaves, leaves of Jatropha, dhadhap leaves, coconut water, plus a little palm sugar and coconutslices. Loloh Cemcem is believed to help lower blood pressure, digestion, also good for nursing mothers.

Where we can find Loloh Cemcem? If you are following the Kintamani Full Day Tour, then youcan find many sellers of Loloh Cemcem around Kintamani area. Or you can ask the driver orthe tour guide to stop by Penglipuran Village, while seeing the uniqueness of the village stretcher,you can also buy Loloh Cemcem as souvenirs. Yup, Bangli regency did become LolohCemcem production center. Because the raw material for making Loloh Cemcem, Cemcemleaf that is commonly found in this area.

Feel interest to try Loloh Cemcem? You just spent Rp3000 for a small bottle of Loloh Cemcem and Rp5000 for medium size bottle of Loloh Cemcem. The price is very cheap, isn’t it? You can buy as many as you want. And this drink lasts for 3 days if stored in the refrigerator.

So, let's try to drink Loloh Cemcem that can only be found in Bali!

Tirta Sudamala Temple

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Sudamala Temple / Tirta Sudamala village Bangli Bebalang this earlier believed to be able to create an aura cleansing for anyone melukat in The shower and bath. Located not far from the center of Bangli exact direction approximately 1km southwest of downtown Bangli. Being in the middle of the thick trees that are very natural and away from the hustle of city life and would provide a strong spiritual feel. To achieve this, we have to go through a fairly steep streets. but not to worry, because the road conditions were pretty good.

Tirta Sudamala Temple, has a number of showers with different sizes and heights are less than about 11 showers. The water comes from a spring shower around a large tree bunut centuries old. This spring was never dry, even when it is the dry season.

Activity in the shower would never quiet. for its clear water, the village and surrounding Bebalang showers use water as drinking water. Besides crystal clear river flowing around the shower, is often used for bathing. The water flowing from the shower is also often used for reflection / massage.

Interesting sights can be seen at full moon and Tilem and major holiday like Galungan, Kuningan and Banyupinaruh. Tirta Sudamala Temple be visited by many Hindus from different regions to conduct physical and spiritual cleansing through pengelukatan.

Tirta Sudamala also believed to eliminate diseases caused by black magic or black magic and the like, by bathing in all showers with alternating but first have to deliver to permit the offering or the terms in bali "Matur Piuning" in the temple under a tree next to the bunut.

SATRIA BIRD MARKET

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(Pasar Burung)

If you are an animal hobbyist, you will be very familiar with this place, This colorful and noisy market namely the Satria Bird Market. Indeed, the title does not exactly fit with the bird market because this business premise does not only trade birds but also other species of pets. They are dogs, snakes, reptiles, fish, cats, monkeys and other unidentifiable animals from the heart of the dark jungles of Indonesia.Meanwhile, the name Satria is closely related to location right within the area of Satria Palace.This interesting place enables one to see some of the quickly disappearing animals of Indonesia.

In 2000 the market began to grow until it was inaugurated by the deputy mayor at the time, I Ketut Robin. Finally, in 2001-2012, the Denpasar Government Tourist Office started building some supporting facilities such as money changers, toilet, large parking area, stalls and small food vendors, making the people who came here did not need to think again.

In Satria Bird Market is more dominant to sells a birds, there are many different species of birds  offered both from the usual bird-counter to endangered birds such as pigeons, birds Muray, Cicak Rowo bird, starling bird, bird Turtledove , Anis birds, robins, parrots, canaries, bird parrot, parrot and the others various birds.

This market is very famous for the bird lovers in the city of Denpasar.  Most people who come here not just to see it, many who talk about their hobbies as bird lovers. Many kind of bird tools are sold here began just information about birds, bird food, bird cage, and the bird itself, it’s from Rp 25,000 - Rp 500,000, depending on the type of the size of the bird itself.

Satria Bird Market is open every day, from 8 am until 5 pm. If you are a bird lovers and lets come and see the diversity of fauna in the Satria Bird Market, it will be a stories or experiences and share it with friends or your grandchildren later.

Currently, the existence of Satria Bird Market progressively developed and was in demand by Bali local tourists and foreigners such as from Australia and Europe. “They are mostly interested in buying animals such as birds, mammals and animal food,”

Telaga Waja, Adrenaline Water Sport

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Telaga Waja Bali Rafting is on-line rafting company in Bali a paradise island to help tourists who want to experience white water rafting on Telaga Waja River at reasonable prices. We have a profesional and reliable team that is with a friendly will always help you who want to venture across the Telaga Waja with a friends or family. 

Telaga Waja River is one of the longest river on east Bali start to runs southward Bali from southern slope of Mount Abang. Mount Abang a peak at the south rim of Batur caldera as the nant of tremendous eruption which was probably happened at the same time as other super volcanic eruptions along volcanic belt of archipelago. Telaga Waja River is close to the biggest temple of Bali, the Besakih and cut the foot of the highest mountain of Bali that Mount Agung on the west side. With it’s specific current, clean water, natural views and soft rapid Telaga Waja River has becoming more and more popular among the adventure seekers on Bali to experience the thrill of holidays which combination between culture and nature. 

Although Ayung River is the most famous rafting place in Bali, but Telaga Waja River remains the best rafting ever in Bali. This river has a difficulty level 3 – 4 but still safe for the beginners. The rapids are very challenging and of course will boost your adrenaline racing. Telaga Waja river is located in Muncan village, Karangasem district, which neighbors to Klungkung district. This area can reached within approximately 1,5 hours from Denpasar, Kuta, Seminyak and other areas in the Southern Bali.

Telaga Waja River is the best rafting point in Bali because the river flows along the expanse of green fields, valleys, hills, cliffs and waterfall of course.

The length of the rafting track in Telaga Waja is about 13km and can be reached about 2 hours. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river with the rapids very challenging even at the finish point we will encounter rapids as high as 5 meters. Despite having rapids level 3-4 this river remains safe for beginner as long as participants comply with all intructions of the guides.
At the end of the adventure you will be a little walk to our restaurant which overlooks the stunning cliffs and rice paddies with 4 showers completed with soap, shampoo, towels, changing rooms and toilets.