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Prancak Beach
A couple of drinks vendors and a large parking area are the major amenities at this beach, which is rarely crowded. The large temple here, Pura Dalem Prancak , is often the site of ceremonies. Berawa Beach is an enjoyable 1km walk along the wave-tossed sands.
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Benteng VOC
Heading north from the museum, cross the river and veer left up the hill to the old Dutch Benteng VOC. Over the last 50 years the fort’s stonework has been pillaged, but the site has good views across town to the Java Sea. The cemetery nearby has some Dutch graves.
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Batu Gajah
Batu Gajah sits among the rice paddies by the village of Berlubai, 3km from Pagaralam, along with tombs and statues. There is a remarkable collection of stone carvings among the paddies near Tanjung Aru. Look out for the one of a man fighting a giant serpent.
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Bali Orchid Garden
Orchids thrive in Balis warm weather and rich volcanic soil. At this garden you can see thousands of orchids in a variety of settings. Its 3km north of Sanur along Jl Ngurah Rai just past the major intersection with the coast road, and is an easy stop on the way to Ubud.
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Turtle Hatchery
Thanks to this glass aquarium hatchery, several hundred green and hawksbill turtle hatchlings are released into local waters annually. Its especially necessary now as unchecked development has all but wiped out natural hatcheries on the island. Donations appreciated.
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Pantai Saba
Choose your access: a twisting 1.1km, junglelike drive from the coast road or a short and direct road just east; its about 12km from Sanur. A few drinks vendors recline on the burnt-umber-hued sand; there is a small temple, covered shelters and a shady parking area.
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Morning Market
This is one of the best markets in Bali for a visit because a) it’s compact so you can see a lot without wandering forever; b) local chefs swear by the quality of the fruit and vegetables – ever seen a cabbage that big?; and c) vendors are used to tourists trudging about.
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Mangrove Forest
See two Borneo exclusives, proboscis monkeys and ikan tempankul - a fish that walks out of the water - at the mangrove forest, 300m from the town centre. Spread over nine hectares with shaded boardwalks and benches, the mangroves also shelter macaques and many bird species.
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Benteng Kalamata
The 1540 Benteng Kalamata is dramatically situated on the waterfront 1km southwest of Bastiong, staring down Ternates old foe, Tidore. You can wander the unusual angular geometry of its outer walls, but may have to slip the grumpy caretaker 5000Rp for the privilege.
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Ketut Rudi Gallery
These sprawling galleries showcase the works of more than 50 Ubud artists with techniques as varied as primitive and new realism. The gallerys namesake is on display as well; he favours an entertaining style best described as comical realism. Its about 2km south of Ubud.
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Mahkamah Agung
To the east of Lapangan Banteng is the Mahkamah Agung, built in 1848, and next door is the Ministry of Finance Building, formerly the Witte Huis (White House). This grand government complex was built by Daendels in 1809 as the administrative centre for the Dutch government.
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Conservatorium of Traditional Music
Ethno-musicologists make the pilgrimage to the town of Padangpanjang, 19km south of Bukittinggi, to see the Conservatorium of Traditional Music. Minangkabau dance and music are preserved and performed here. Regular buses run between Bukittinggi and Padangpanjang (12,000Rp).
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Pura Gegar
Just south of Gegar Beach is a bluff with a good cafe and a path that leads up to Pura Gegar, a compact temple shaded by gnarled old trees. Views are great and you can spot swimmers who’ve come south in the shallow, placid waters around the bluff for a little frolic.
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Colonial Quarter
Although damaged in the 2009 earthquake, Padang’s colonial-era quarter around Jl Batang Arau is still worth a lazy stroll. Old Dutch and Chinese warehouses back onto a river brimming with fishing boats. The beach along Jl Samudera is the best place to watch the sunset.
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Rumah Bung Karno
Former president Sukarno was exiled to Bengkulu by the Dutch between 1938 and 1941. The small villa in which he lived is maintained as a museum. Exhibits include a few faded photos, a wardrobe and even his trusty bicycle. Around the museum are shops selling local crafts and snacks.
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Dago
In the north of Bandung, Dago Hill overlooks the entire city. The famous, but now faded, Dago Thee Huis offers views through a tangle of power lines and a forest of radio towers. The rundown complex has a cafe-restaurant, outdoor and indoor theatres and a small children’s playgroun
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Pantai Barat
Pantai Barat is Biras main beach, just west of the village centre. Its white sands are pleasant enough, though they get packed with day trippers on weekends, and theres some rubbish. The beachside warungs that sell grilled fish and banana-boat rides are very popular with locals.
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Keraton Sambaliung
This 215 year-old Keraton was built after descendants of brothers from other mothers (same father: the 9th sultan) got tired of alternating rule at Gunung Tabor and split the sultanate. The colossal crocodile of questionable taxidermy is an impressive, if somewhat random, addition.
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Pererenan Beach
The most northern of the Canggu region beaches, laid-back Pererenan is yet to be developed. It has only a few guesthouses and beach bars overlooking its dark tanned sands and decent waves. It’s an easy 300m walk from Echo Beach across sand and rock formations (or about 1km by road)
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Bias Tugal
Walk southwest from the ferry terminal and follow the trail up the hill to idyllic Bias Tugal, also known as Pantai Kecil (Little Beach), on the exposed coast outside the bay. Be careful in the water; as it is subject to strong currents. There are a couple of daytime warung here.
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