31 Best Things to Do in Ubud
What is Ubud Most Famous For?
The best things to do in Ubud include exploring ancient temples, majestic royal palaces, and green hillsides and rice terraces. A treasure trove of cultural landmarks, this Balinese town and its outskirts within the Gianyar regency, are where some of the world’s notable artisans and collectors have visited and worked in.
Most of the local museums and galleries are along the main Jalan Raya Ubud. There are plenty of natural landscapes and attractions that are within a short drive outside the town centre. Prominent and unmissable landmarks in Ubud include Ubud Monkey Forest and the photogenic Tegallalang rice terrace.
What are the best things to do in Ubud?
适合： 家庭, 历史, 照片, 经济
The Ubud Monkey Forest, located on the fringes of central Ubud, is home to over 700 long-tailed macaques. This natural sanctuary is perhaps the best known in Bali thanks to its community-based management, location and ease of access.
Overseen by the Padangtegal village, Ubud Monkey Forest is a place of scientific research and a site of spiritual and cultural aspects, as there are sacred temples sanctified by local villagers. The Ubud Monkey Forest is also called the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, and, by its official designation, Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 971 304
Ubud Monkey Forest
适合： 照片, 经济, 冒险
The Tegallang rice terrace is famous for its scenic landscape, where travellers to Ubud often stop by for snapshots of an iconic Balinese view. Bali’s traditional, centuries-old cooperative irrigation system (known as subak) has created some of the most beautiful terraced landscapes in Southeast Asia, and this valley is a great example.
The quaint village of Pakudui is close to the Tegallang rice terrace. You can find a variety of ornamental woodwork and various carvings of mythical figures. Many souvenir stalls line the ledge of Tegallang, where you can pick up some gifts before continuing your journey to Ubud’s main centre. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Tegallalang rice terrace
适合： 历史
Goa Gajah is one of the island’s most impressive archaeological sites. Also known as Bali’s ‘Elephant Cave’, the complex is 300 metres west of the Bedulu village, a region famous for its collection of historical sites, and about 5 km southeast of central Ubud.
Upon arriving at Goa Gajah, walk down a flight of stairs to discover a relic-filled courtyard and the main 11th-century cave. The entrance to the cave features a carving of a wide-eyed figure, while inside are rock-wall carvings and a meditational site. Goa Gajah also has a Hindu temple and an impressive communal pool with stone sculptures and fountains, excavated back in 1954. 阅读更多内容
地址： Bedulu Village, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
适合： 历史
Ubud Royal Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is the palace of the Ubud royal family and one of the most prominent landmarks in Ubud. Featuring well-preserved Balinese architecture and a charming garden setting, it was built during the lordship of Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800–1823), and is well-kept by his heirs.
The Ubud Royal Palace is best known among lovers of Balinese arts as one of the main sites to view traditional dance performances. Every evening, Puri Saren Agung’s performance stage, with a backdrop of ornate angkul-angkul (traditional gate and guardian statues), hosts performances with gamelan percussive orchestras. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 8 am to 7 pm
Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Royal Palace)
适合： 家庭, 照片, 经济, 冒险
Campuhan Ridge Walk offers an escape from the contemporary boutique, guesthouse and restaurant-lined Jalan Raya Ubud. The 9-km-long trail starts off from the scenic Gunung Lebah Temple, passes over the lush valley of the Sungai Wos River, and continues towards the hills of Payogan.
Most of the time, you’ll have the path to your own. Even so, you’ll possibly meet a few fellow trekkers and joggers along the way. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a free and easy nature trek, popular among repeat visitors to the central highland town of Ubud. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Campuhan, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Campuhan Ridge Walk
适合： 购物者, 照片, 经济
The Ubud Art Market is a good place to find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, statues, kites, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats and many other hand-crafted goods. Locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud, the market is just opposite Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Royal Palace).
There are plenty of the common items that you’ll find all around the island, including beach clothes and shirts printed with “Bali” on them, as well as ikat (woven) skirts, Balinese-style paintings, woodcarvings and woven baskets. Most of the goods found at the Ubud Art Market are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Ubud Art Market
适合： 历史, 照片
Blanco Renaissance Museum is the home and studio of the late Philippine-born maestro, Don Antonio Blanco. Located on a hilltop overlooking the lush valley of Campuhan, it houses paintings, collages and illustrated poetry, together with lithographic artworks of his favourite subject: nude Balinese women.
Blanco Renaissance Museum offers guided tours throughout the day, with the artist’s family members as the hosts you if you’re lucky. The thought-provoking collections, lush garden surroundings, and onsite cafe offer a nice stopover for your Ubud trip. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 975 502
Blanco Renaissance Museum
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Taman Saraswati Temple (Pura Taman Saraswati) is a beautiful water temple that makes for a great highlight on your walks through Ubud town. This popular photo spot has classical Balinese temple architecture and a beautiful foyer with ponds filled with pink lotuses.
Entry is free but, as with any temple visit in Bali, you’re required to wear a sash and sarong around the waist. Traditional dance performances take place at the temple’s amphitheatre every evening. Taman Saraswati Temple is accessible from the Jalan Kajeng side street, off the main road of Jalan Raya Ubud. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Kajeng, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Taman Saraswati Temple
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 照片, 经济
Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the great waterfalls nearest to Ubud. It’s halfway between Ubud and Bali’s provincial capital of Denpasar. Getting to the falls from Ubud is a pleasant 30-minute drive down paved village roads lined with stretches of green rice fields on both sides.
At the entrance you’ll find ticket booths, art and souvenir shops, together with warungs (local food stalls) selling snacks and cold drinks. From there, it’s about a 5-minute walk to reach the falls. Dense foliage frames the cascading waters of Tegenungan Waterfall, and the water volume is impressive at almost any time of year. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
Tegenungan Waterfall
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 夜生活
The Bali Agung Show is a theatrical art performance that tells of a Balinese legend through the help of lively dance choreography, vibrant costumes, dramatic music compositions, and modern lighting and sound systems. The show takes place at the Bali Theatre in MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE at Bali Safari & Marine Park.
The theatre brings a contemporary take to theatrical art performances, presenting a combination of traditional and modern dance, as well as modern puppetry by 150 Balinese performers. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Jalan Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra No.Km. 19,8, Serongga, Gianyar, Bali 80551, Indonesia
开放时间 Tuesday–Sunday from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
电话： +62 (0)361 950 000
Bali Agung Show
11. Batuan Village
适合： 历史
Batuan Village is made up of traditional Balinese compounds and natural surroundings. You’ll be fascinated by the residents who enthusiastically embrace the traditions and rituals observed in every facet of their life. Most of the villagers in Batuan work as traditional craftsmen or artists.
The word batuan or baturan can be translated as “tough as stone” or “eating rocks”, but it refers to an ancient megalithic tradition in which standing stones (many of which have been found in this village) served as meeting places and ceremonial sites. Many Balinese recommend that if you want to see what Bali looked like in the old days, visit Batuan Village.
地址： Batuan, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Batuan Village
适合： 历史, 照片
Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century Hindu temple complex in Bali’s Gianyar regency. To get to there, you’ll need to descend a 300-step stone stairway leading to a beautiful valley, where you will find 10 memorials carved into the rock face. Towering at 7 metres, 4 of the memorials are found on the west side, 5 on the east side of the river, while to the south across the valley lies the 10th memorial.
These carvings are the memorial shrines of the king’s concubines and his family. The Gunung Kawi sanctuary hosts ritual ceremonies and locals gather periodically to pay homage to God, the ancient king, and his family. 阅读更多内容
地址： Banjar Penaka, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Gunung Kawi
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Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is one of the least visited temple complexes in Bali, but also one of the most beautiful. The temple, also called Pura Tirta Dawa Gunung Kawi Sebatu, has verdant gardens around ponds filled with carp and blooming lotuses, as well as ancient shrines surrounded by pools fed by natural springs. The temple complex is located within the highland village of Sebatu in Tegallalang, about 12 km northeast from central Ubud. 阅读更多内容
地址： Sebatu, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80511, Indonesia
Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
适合： 历史
Museum Puri Lukisan (which loosely translates to ‘Palace of Paintings’) is one of Bali’s earliest art museums. Founded in 1956, the museum has 6 buildings displaying traditional Balinese paintings and woodcarvings.
Notable exhibits include a series of pre-modernist Balinese paintings from the Leo Haks collection, masterworks by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, and a wayang (shadow puppet) painting collection. Museum Puri Lukisan’s 4th building, called the Founders Gallery, showcases the museum’s history and temporary exhibitions of local artists’ works. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 971 159
Museum Puri Lukisan
适合： 历史
Museum Rudana displays a fine collection of classical and contemporary Balinese paintings. The 2-storey museum was established in 1995 by Balinese art collector Nyoman Rudana. Exhibits of modern Indonesian fine arts include works by famous artists like Affandi, Gunarsa, Wianta, and young talented artists like Boyke Aditya, Nyoman Erawan, and Made Budhiana. Museum Rudana also keeps several artworks of the late Antonio Blanco. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Cok Rai Pudak 44, Ubud, Peliatan, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 975 779
Museum Rudana
Neka Art Museum is an art gallery and museum established by Balinese art lover Wayan Suteja Neka. The museum was built in 1976 and inaugurated by the Ministry of Culture & Education in 1982. Inside are collections of paintings and sculptures displayed through 6 different buildings. Check out the Balinese-style garden compound after exploring the galleries.
The museum is located on Jalan Raya Campuhan, in the village of Kedewatan, around 2.5 km northwest of the main Ubud centre. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Campuhan, Kedewatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 975 074
Neka Art Museum
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 经济
Pura Gunung Lebah (Gunung Lebah Temple) is one of Ubud’s central landmarks, positioned at the western end of the Jalan Raya Ubud main road. The temple’s name loosely translates to ‘mountain valley temple’ in archaic Balinese. It dates back to the 8th century, and has close spiritual ties to Batur Temple. Gunung Lebah itself honours the goddess of Batur. The temple complex has 3 courtyards, resting pavilions for devotees, and a gamelan pavilion that hosts traditional dances.
The best time to visit Gunung Lebah is during its piodalan temple anniversary. This occurs every 210 days on a ‘Wuku Sinta’ Wednesday on the Balinese pawukon calendar. The day coincides with the Pagerwesi Day celebrations in Bali. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Ubud No.23, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Gunung Lebah Temple
18. Penataran Sasih Temple
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Pura Penataran Sasih (Penataran Sasih Temple) is also known as ‘The Moon Temple’ as it houses an ancient bronze kettle drum called the ‘Moon of Pejeng’. It is the largest bronze kettle in Southeast Asia, at about 2 metres in length and dates back to 300 BC. The Hindu temple itself dates back to AD 1266 and served as the state temple of the Pejeng kingdom.
Pura Penataran Sasih also displays a stone seat of Ganesh in the middle of the main courtyard, a modern chronogram in front of the entrance, alongside several Hindu sculptures. You can easily reach Pura Penataran Sasih around 6.5 km east from Ubud central.
地址： Jalan Raya Tampaksiring, Pejeng, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Penataran Sasih Temple
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 经济
Pura Samuan Tiga (Samuan Tiga Temple) was the royal temple of the Udayana Warmadewa dynasty. Assumed to be the venue for the great meeting between gods, deities and saints, the temple is known for hosting Siat Sampian, a Balinese Hindu ritual that takes place every 10th full moon (locally known as Purnama Kadasa), which roughly comes around in April.
Pura Samuan Tiga is flanked by the Pande and Tegending Rivers, with sacred banyan and pule trees growing around the site. The temple has 7 courtyards separated by walls and split gates, but connected by stairs leading up to the innermost courtyard, believed to be the meeting hall of 3 holy spirits. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
Samuan Tiga Temple
Sangeh Monkey Forest is a natural sanctuary for grey long-tailed macaques in the village of the same name in central Bali. The monkey forest covers 6 hectares of fertile forestland with primordial, giant nutmeg trees that grow up to 40 metres in height.
The sanctuary is considered sacred, where the macaques inhabit both the woods and the 17th-century Pura Bukit Sari, a temple ruins deep within the forest. Sangeh Monkey Forest is around 25 km north of the island’s capital city of Denpasar. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Brahmana, Sangeh, Badung, Bali 80353, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Sangeh Monkey Forest
适合： 家庭, 历史, 照片, 经济
The Setia Darma House of Masks & Puppets is a unique repository with a mission to preserve some of Indonesia’s most colourful heritage items. It serves as a cultural and educational part of many tours to central Bali. The gallery has around 1,300 masks and over 5,000 puppets from all over the Indonesian archipelago, as well as from Africa, China, Latin America and Europe. The collections are displayed in 4 traditional Javanese antique houses. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Tegal Bingin, Mas, Kemenuh, Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 8 am to 4 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 898 7493
Setia Darma House of Masks & Puppets
适合： 照片, 冒险
Bali Bird Walks offer birdwatching excursions around the lush countryside of Ubud. It was founded by ornithologist Victor Mason back in 1990, who is well-known for his books on exotic birds and butterflies in Bali. The guided tour takes you on a day out through some of the highland’s most beautiful nature trails. The insightful walks carry a mission of conservation through education, and are suitable for adults and kids.
Bali Bird Walk also has several walking tours (upon request), including a 5-km tour through the Ubud environs, tours of the mangrove forests on Bali’s south, the highlands of Mount Batukaru (with lunch stops at the Jatiluwih rice terraces), and the forested lakesides of central Bali. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Tjampuhan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Monday–Tuesday and Fridays–Saturday from 9 am to 12.30 pm (closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays)
电话： +62 (0)361 975 009
Bali Bird Walks
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片
Taman Nusa Cultural Park is an open-air museum in Bali’s Gianyar regency. The 10-hectare site has more than 60 authentic traditional houses in their recreated compound settings, statues of previous leaders, together with replicas of Indonesian landmarks like Borobudur Temple.
You’ll get a fascinating glimpse into the way of lives and cultures of Indonesia’s many ethnic groups. Taman Nusa Cultural Park is located in Gianyar’s Sidan village, about a 45-minute drive east of central Ubud. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Taman Bali, Banjar Blahpane Kelod, Sidan, Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 952 952
Taman Nusa Cultural Park
适合： 历史, 照片
Pura Tirta Empul (Tirta Empul Templ) is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring in Bali. The spring feeds various purification baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. The central courtyard houses a purification bath lined with 13 sculpted spouts. It can be tempting to try out the purification bathing ritual yourself, but the formal routine is strictly meant for pilgrims and devotees.
As with any temple visit in Bali, it’s always important to dress respectfully. Women on their periods shouldn’t enter the temple or any sacred site and may enjoy the sights and attractions around the outer perimeters. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Tirta, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Tirta Empul Temple
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 经济
Yeh Pulu is a 14th-century site located between the Petanu and Pakerisan Rivers. The ancient complex has rock carvings of wayang (shadow puppet) characters and common people, which form a scene of Balinese village life in the early days.
Around 200 metres north of Yeh Pulu is a sacred bathing place decorated with naturalistic reliefs. Among the most prominent are reliefs of the elephant-headed god Ganesh, horsemen, an ascetic, and a seated woman. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Yeh Pulu Blahbatuh, Bedulu, Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
Yeh Pulu
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) is part of a gallery, cultural centre and accommodation venture in Ubud. Founded by Balinese entrepreneur and art collector, Anak Agung Gde Rai, the museum has 2 main buildings housing exhibition halls, theatre performances, art classes, a bookshop, library, and cultural workshops.
ARMA’s permanent exhibition displays paintings by Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists. Standouts include masterpieces by Batuan artists dating back to the 1930s and 1940, 19th-century Javanese artists Raden Saleh and Syarif Bustaman, as well as the Kamasan collection of paintings on tree barks. 阅读更多内容
地址： Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
电话： +62(0)361 976 659
Agung Rai Museum of Art
27. Gedong Arca Museum
适合： 历史
Gedong Arca Museum displays over 3,000 archaeological findings, including artefacts, stone tools, and blades from the Palaeolithic and pre-Hindu Bronze Ages. One of its most prized exhibits is the Moon of Pejeng, one of the largest Bronze-age relics in the world. This bronze kettle drum is believed to have been made around 300 BC. The museum is about 6 km east of Ubud’s centre. You can enter the museum free of charge.
地址： Jalan Raya Tampaksiring, Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
开放时间 Monday–Friday from 7.30 am to 4 pm (closed on weekends)
电话： +62 (0)361 942 354
Gedong Arca Museum
28. Lempad House
适合： 历史, 照片
Lempad House (sometimes referred to as Lempad of Bali House) is a historical site in Ubud. The quaint Balinese house belonged to the late Balinese artist and architect, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. He was known for designing many of the palaces and temples in Ubud.
As a painter, Lempad’s distinctive line drawings, which drew inspiration from local folklore, has greatly influenced the Balinese art scene to this day. Admission to Lempad House is free.
地址： Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
电话： +62 (0)361 973 302
Lempad House
29. Mason Jungle Buggies Bali
适合： 冒险
Mason Jungle Buggies offers a fun day out riding heavy-duty ATVs through a jungle course in the lush highlands of Tegallang. You can choose from single-seater buggies to 2-seater options, all featuring 4WD technology and powered by 570cc engines. The track is about 4.5 km in length, starting and ending near Koko Bambu Restaurant. Note that drivers must have a valid driving license, while passengers must be 12 years old and above.
地址： Jalan Raya Taro Tegallalang, Taro, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
开放时间 Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
电话： +62 (0)361 721 480
Mason Jungle Buggies Bali
30. Tampaksiring Presidential Palace
适合： 历史, 照片
Tampaksiring Presidential Palace occupies a 700-metre-tall hilltop overlooking Tampaksiring Village. Initiated by Ir. Soekarno in 1957, it’s the only presidential palace that was built after the independence of Indonesia. The complex has 5 main buildings, 2 of which are separated by a fissure in the hill but connected by a 40-km-long bridge and a pendopo (conference space).
You’ll need to submit a formal letter of application to enter the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace, but you can admire the building’s exterior from the main gate.
地址： Jalan Dr. Ir. Soekarno, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
开放时间 Monday–Friday from 7.30 am to 4 pm (closed on weekends)
电话： +62 (0)361 901 400
Tampaksiring Presidential Palace
31. Bali Eco Adventure Bayad
适合： 冒险
Bali Eco Adventure is a village ecotourism initiative in the Bayad community of the Tegallalang village, about 13 km north of the main Ubud hub. The hiking tours attract nature lovers and travellers looking beyond rice field and valley vistas common to this central Bali region.
You can combine sightseeing with a sense of discovery, as guided treks lead you through a dense forest, local plantations, and an 11th-century labyrinth carved into the base of a hill.
地址： Jalan Sentanu No. 9. Bayad, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
电话： +62 (0)851 0087 3603
Bali Eco Adventure Bayad
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