Bali

Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller offshore islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan to the southeast. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second-largest, after Makassar, in Eastern Indonesia. Denpasar metropolitan area is the extended metropolitan area around Denpasar. The upland town of Ubud in Greater Denpasar is considered Bali's cultural centre. The province is Indonesia's main tourist destination, with a significant rise in tourism since the 1980s, and becoming an Indonesian area of overtourism. Tourism-related business makes up 80% of the Bali economy.

Bali is the only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 86.9% of the population adhering to Balinese Hinduism. It is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. Other international events that have been held in Bali include Miss World 2013, the 2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group and the 2022 G20 summit. In March 2017, TripAdvisor named Bali as the world's top destination in its Traveller's Choice award, which it also earned in January 2021.

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Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, commonly known as the Ulun Danu Temple, is a Hindu water temple located on the shores of Lake Beratan in the Bedugul area of Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most iconic and picturesque temples on the island and holds significant religious and cultural importance for the Balinese people. Key […]

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple, also known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is a Balinese sea temple located on the southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It is one of Bali’s most iconic and important temples, renowned for its stunning clifftop setting, cultural significance, and traditional Kecak dance performances that take place against […]

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is a famous Balinese Hindu temple on the southwest coast of Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most iconic and photographed landmarks on the island. Here are some key details about Tanah Lot Temple: Location: Tanah Lot Temple is situated on a rocky offshore islet just off the coast of Tabanan […]

Lempuyang Temple Or Gates Of Heaven

Lempuyang Temple, also known as Pura Lempuyang Luhur, is a prominent Hindu temple complex located in the eastern part of Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the oldest and most important temples on the island and holds significant spiritual and cultural value for the Balinese people. Key features and information about Lempuyang Temple: Location: The […]

Indonesia Tourist Tax

About The Tourist Tax From the 14th of February 2024, for each arriving foreign tourist, there will be a new tourist tax on all arrivals in Indonesia, for tourism purposes, and that means paying 150,000 IDR (around $10 USD depending on the exchange rate) for each person entering the country. This can be paid at the airport, […]

Indonesia Electronic Visa On Arrival (e-VOA)

This application is used for the issuance of Visa On Arrival or Single Entry Visitor Visa – Tourism Purpose for foreigners who will enter Indonesia. Make sure to apply for a Visa in accordance with the intent of the Foreigner’s activities in Indonesia. Foreigners who abuse their Visas and those who provide opportunities for Foreigners […]

Indonesia Customs Declaration

This is the Link for the form. https://youtube.com/watch?v=XpGjPl3zLE8%3Ffeature%3Doembed Every personal passenger goods, per person on every arrival, is granted import duties, excise, and taxes exemption of USD 500.00 on their personal goods (personal effect) that were purchased or obtained abroad and will remain in Indonesia. Every personal crew goods, per person on every arrival, is granted import […]

Indonesia Visa Exemption

Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Immigration No. IMI-0700.GR.01.01 of 2022 concerning Immigration Facility to Support Sustainable Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is effective since 15 September 2022. FREE VISA FOR ASEAN TOURISTS (30 DAYS ONLY): ​Brunei Darussalam ​Filipina ​ Kamboja ​Laos ​Malaysia ​Myanmar ​Singapura ​Thailand ​Vietnam Requirement: Fee : Free of Charge Visit […]

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