Bali is a part of Indonesia; for this reason, the official (and dominant) language is Indonesian. However, you'll still hear Balinese (a Malayo-Polynesian language) being spoken by some locals. The new Corona Virus (Sars-CoV-2) in Bali. The world has been hit by the new Corona Virus and it has also reached Indonesia and Bali. We will post here the latest updates on the development and corona situation in Bali and hope that all travelers and citizens will be safe. The Indonesian government is very active in managing the situation.

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Holidays and Observances in Indonesia in 2020

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Bali, Indonesia’s most famous island, is located to the west of Java in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is world-renowned for its scenic rice terraces, fragrant cuisine, stunning beaches and a galore of culture and tradition.

With its elaborate temples, endless coastline, some of the world's best coral reefs, waterfalls and retreats, Bali combines leisure and adventure impeccably. A dizzying combination of spiritual awakening and hard-partying all into one, Bali is where people from all over the world come to lose themselves in.The island boasts some of the best sunsets and sunrises, enough to captivate and entice you into never leaving this place.

Home to the coral reefs of Tulamben, the mountain peaks of Kintamani, the beaches and scenic routes of Seminyak and Kuta, with ancient temples and traditional village life of Ubud, Bali's charm is boundless, as are its opportunities for fun.Don’t forget to stop by one of the many terraced rice fields, a feature that only adds to the diversity of Bali’s beautiful landscape. Tourists may enjoy an idyllic day at the beach, surf, dive, take a casual boat ride to gaze at the dolphins, explore the many beautiful temples, the local markets and the waterfalls, or go to the silent yoga retreats - there is something for everybody here. Bali has been the subject of so many travel journals and has been famously alluded to in many works of literature, as a place of true beauty, and yet words always fail to capture the captivating magic of 'The Island of the Gods'. Day 1: Head over to Ubud which is a great place that boasts of its rich natural beauty, wildlife, amazing beaches. During the day time, one can pay a visit to the Monkey Forest to watch some monkeys playing and lazing around in their natural habitat. One can feed them bananas or take a cool walk down the pavement. After this, cool off and relax at the beach, take a dip in the ocean or surf the waves.

Any trip is incomplete without shopping and the Ubud market is one of the central places with many local vendors selling local handicrafts and clothes.Day 2: Start the day by paying a visit to the Tegalalang Rice Terraces which is a beautiful rice valley famous for its freshness and beauty. Visit this place early in the morning to enjoy the breeze and awe-inspiring beauty of the place. After this head out to Uluwatu which is a blissful sea temple located at the perfect location of the cliff to enjoy one of the best views ever! When in Bali, one cannot miss out on the amazing nightlife which is focused around the Kuta-Legian-Seminyak strip to let loose with DJs, rooftop bars, theatre shows, or dinner cruise to have the time of your life!Day 3: Giyanar is another great place in Bali to explore and do some quality sightseeing. ‘Goan Gaja' is said to be one of the best archaeological sites in Bali. This is a beautiful heritage site which features a stone relic courtyard, temple, exotic bathing pools, and sculptural fountains.

After a visit to this amazing heritage site, head over to ‘Bali Safari and Marine Park' which is the largest safari park in Bali with home to over 60 different exotic species of plants and animals. Adjacent to the Safari Park is an exciting amusement and water park to thrill one with its exciting rides. Here are certain things that one should keep in mind while visiting Bali: When visiting any of the temples in Bali, remember that you are properly covered, especially shoulders and legs. Smoking is prohibited in many public areas which include temples, and some restaurants, hotels or tourist attractions. To save one from being tricked, use ‘Bluebird taxi' which is also known as ‘Bali taxi' as they will never cheat you of the fare. Take a survey and avoid beaches with a low tide.

Drink plenty of water and apply adequate sunscreen to save one from the scorching heat and to remain hydrated. Bali has been populated since prehistoric times. After the 4th and 5th century, Hindu traders brought their religion to the island, but little else is known about this time.

After that Bali was under the Majapahit kingdom,and many more tumultuous regimes for a while. Different tribes blossomed at this point. Then the landmark time for European colonialism was the 16th century, when Dutch settlers arrived at the city. This influenced many parts of Balinese culture, and created a hybrid of architecture in the area. In 1710, the Dutch people conquered the existing regime, and Bali was brought under their control. Dutch rule was short-lived, however, because Indonesia was soon conquered by Japan during World War II. Since then, Bali has been propped back on its feet by tourism, that boomed in the 19070s.