Ubud walking tour & city guide
Bali's cultural heart of rice terraces and temples.
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Ubud, in the green hills of central Bali, is the island's center of art, dance and spirituality. Surrounded by rice terraces, jungle and river valleys, it is a peaceful contrast to Bali's beaches, filled with temples, galleries, yoga studios and cafés.
The town
The Ubud Palace hosts traditional Balinese dance performances in the evening, and the Ubud Art Market opposite sells crafts and sarongs. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques among moss-covered temples. Keep your belongings close, as the monkeys are clever thieves.
The Campuhan Ridge Walk is an easy path along a grassy ridge between two river valleys, beautiful at sunrise.
Rice terraces and temples
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces, north of town, are among the most photographed in Bali, carved into a steep valley and watered by the traditional subak irrigation system. Nearby temples include Tirta Empul, where Balinese bathe in holy spring water, and Goa Gajah, the 'Elephant Cave'.
Top sights in Ubud
- 1
Sacred Monkey Forest
Temples in a forest full of monkeys.
- 2
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Iconic green terraces.
- 3
Ubud Palace
Evening Balinese dance performances.
- 4
Tirta Empul
A holy water temple.
- 5
Campuhan Ridge Walk
A ridge path between valleys.
Food markets & where to eat in Ubud
Ubud Market
Morning market for fruit and local snacks.
Jalan Goutama
A quiet street of warungs and cafés.
Local warungs
Family-run eateries serving Balinese food.
Food to try in Ubud
Babi guling
Balinese spit-roasted suckling pig.
Bebek betutu
Duck slow-cooked in spices.
Nasi campur
Rice with a selection of small dishes.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Ubud
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- Hotels in UbudCompare places to stay and prices.
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