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National Day
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DID 001/008
Country Code (62)
Area Code (0)361
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More on Bali
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State: Republic of Indonesia
Head of State: President
Currency: Rupiah
Location: between Java and Lombok
Area: 5,632 sq. km (2,174 sq.m.)
Temperature: 20-33 °C
Capital: Denpasar
Population: 3.1 mio
People:
mainly
Balinese
Religion:
80% are Buddhist
Language: Bahasa Indonesia, Balinese dialect
Major industries: agriculture, fabrics, furniture, handicrafts,
textile,
tourism
Health risks:
Time: GMT +
Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures:
metric
Road traffic:
left side
Public transport: mainly taxis
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Restaurants
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Ambulance 118, Police 161, Fire 113,
Rescue 111 Hospitals
Bali International Medical Center 761263, Bhakti Rahayu Private Hospital 430270, Bali Hyatt Sanur (24 hrs) 288271, Dharma Yadnya Private Hospital 462629, Graha Husada Private Hospital (Surgery) 423467, Puri Raharja Private Hospital 222013 Taxi BALI TAXI 701621, 701111, GOLDEN BIRD BALI 701621;701633, NGURAH RAI TAXI 724724, PRAJA TAXI 289090 - 28919
Telphone Operator 101, 104, Bali Inquiries 108, Intl 102 Telephone Bali
Enquiries 108, Int'l 102, Int'l Operator 101 |
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Contrary to most other parts of Indonesia, the majority of the Balinese are Hindus and quite different from their Indian fellow believers. It's
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Bali has plenty to offer when it comes to sightseeing, sports and shopping.
Being blessed with a beautiful nature, from the sandy beaches to the volcanic mountains it has everything you can dream of. Sightseeing, you got plenty of
tours available to take you to the most exciting places like Amlapura, the ancient royal city and the raja palace Puri Agung Karangasam. Ubud, painter village and it's nice rice fields.
The water palace Besakih, is the largest temple in Bali. The available sports activities offer you diving,
snorkeling, sailing, white water rafting, golf and tennis.
You should not miss the Barong and Kris Dance, an old
Balinese mythology with monsters and spirits.
Denpasar, the capital is just another city. Unless you have some business to do we recommend the beach areas, or a mountain hotel if you like the cooler air. The beach areas are Nusa Dua, expensive and quiet. Sanur and Benoa on the east coast qiet and nice beaches and ideal for children. No house is higher than a palm tree except an "8 storey hotel". Kuta, on the west coast is for windsurfers and night birds. It's the action area with pubs and restaurants at every corner.
Seminyak and Legian
is north of Kuta and
Tuban south, close to the airport.
In Seminyak you'll have as well the possibility to do bungee jumping. Most hotels along the west coast don't have a beach front.
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Shopping comprises a lot of handicraft (good ones are expensive), art,
stonework, in Mas woodcarving (not cheap), in Celuk silver products and of course batik. Denpasar has a couple of department stores and bazaars. Wherever you go don't forget to bargain. |
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It's sad, but the Bali Bombing Memorial is one
the most visited place in Bali. October 12, 2002 202 people died at this place
and across the street (old Paddy's and Sari Club) |
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Tenganan, a small village where time has stood still.
People live like they did 100 years ago. However TV and motorbikes have
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The volcano Gunung Agung is the male counter part to Gunung Batur and
considered a holy mountain. The area is very wet, so take an umbrella with you
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Tanah Lot is a temple and one of the
six national sights in Bali. Situated on a cliff an accessible at low tide
only. They are planning a bridge, what a shame. It has one of the most beautiful sun sets you can
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Bali's rice terraces are an invention in
water irrigation and a sure beauty to watch. Bali produces more rice than they
can consume. A good part of it is sold to other parts of Indonesia. |
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Danau Bratan is located at the lake Bratan
with a big temple complex. |
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Goah Gajah
is called the elephant cave. The story tells, that a prisoner in the cave did
various engravings in the wall with his nails. |
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Like Indonesia in general, many dishes are quite spicy
, . The real Balinese kitchen is to be found in the numerous food stalls along the roads. Some don't look to good,
so don't eat there. Others can be pretty inviting. Indonesian food in hotels are mostly made for the tourists. Bali is called the spice islands and that with right. As the majority of the population are Hindus, pork is widely eaten. The "national dish" of Bali is
Babi Guling, Suckling pig roasted on a spit, stuffed with herbs, spices and rice.
Ayam Goreng or Ayam Bakar, fried chicken or roasted chicken.
Betutu Ayam / Bebek, chicken or duck smoked in an earth oven.
Gado Gado, boiled and fresh vegetables laced together with peanut sauce. Lawar, thinly chopped papaya, jackfruit, green beans, grated coconut, starfruit leaves and spices. This dish can be served with a variety of meats, such as chicken, duck or pork. Mie Goreng, fried noodles with chicken, beef, pork, prawn crackers , vegetables and fried egg. Nasi Goreng, fried rice with chicken, beef, pork, prawn crackers , vegetables and fried egg. Padang Food, spicy
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food from Sumatra, 12 or more dishes are brought to your table with a choice of beef, prawns, vegetables, eggs, three type of chicken, offal, even soup and chili. The good thing is you only pay for what you eat!!! Rujak, a spicy
, sweet fruit salad. Sate - Beef,
lamb, pork or chicken kebabs served with a peanut sauce, cucumber and onions. |
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Bali Moon is a local
liqueurs distiller . They are very popular in a wide range of delicious
tropical cocktails. Bintang beer is Indonesia's own brand. Bali Hai
is a local beer, but.... . Fruit juices are plenty available and they are
cheap. |
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Nightlife starts quite late. Most people start their night partying
around midnight. In the Kuta and Seminyak area you will find plenty of activities.
From normal pubs to theme pubs like Reggie, homo joints and disco's.
Most Bars and Pubs close at 3 a.m. If you are still not tired check out Santa
Fee and Double Six (66). There is no shortage of kupu kupu malams, they will probably ask you for some "pocket money", Rp 150.000 and up.
NOTE, drugsellers are quite
common, please don't buy. Years of jail or death sentence!! It's not worth it. |
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BALI WE ARE MOURNING WITH YOU
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2002 Bombing Memorial |
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ABOUT BALI |
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WEATHER:
Bali is located 8°south
of the equator which means intensive sun. There is a dry=high (high hotel
prices) season from May to November. Rainy season is from November to
April. You might have sunny beaches and rain in the hills. |
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ARRIVAL:
At the airport you will find
plenty of people trying sell their transport services for unreasonable prices. Be
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DEPARTURE:
When leaving Indonesia you have
to pay an airport tax of 100.000Rp. |
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MONEY:
Money changers are cheaper than
banks. There are plenty of them around, compare their rates as they can
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TRANSPORTATION:
Public buses are available, cheap, time
consuming and uncomfortable. Tourist shuttle busses are faster and more
comfortable. Bemo are open vans, dusty but very cheap. Taxi's are cheap
compared to the west. The meter is often out of order and they want to
make a fixed price. Within Kuta, Legian, Semanyak meter should be not more
than Rp 15.000. Non meter 20-25.000.
RENT A CAR:
You find numerous car rental companies with
cars in good or bad condition. Before you rent one remember, that
any accident you are involved in you
are guilty and have to pay irrespective who caused the accident.
You still want to rent a car.
A whole day rental of a van 6-8 persons cost you between 250.000 -
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TIPPING:
Hotels and restaurants add automatically
service charges to your bill. Porters get 1.500 per bag. Tourist guides
and drivers, you may tip them if you appreciated their services. Anyhow
the money is yours, so you decide. |
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The Food of Bali : Authentic Recipes from the Island of the Gods (Periplus World Food Series)
by Wendy Hutton (Editor) |
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