Gianyar – Ubud and Bali's Art and Cultural Centre
Gianyar se trouve dans la partie centrale de Bali province, s'étendant de the île's highlands vers la côte. La capitale régionale est Gianyar town, but mondialement célèbre Ubud is its true heart. Gianyar is Bali's culturel et artistique centre: rizières en terrasses, Hindu temples, craft workshops, dance performances and a vibrant international art community define it.
Attractions et activités
Ubud is Bali's cultural capital: galleries, craft shops, yoga studios and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (a monkey-inhabited sacred forest). Tegallalang rizières en terrasses are Bali's most iconic sight – stepped rizières on steep valley slopes. Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul) has sacred spring water used for ritual purification – visited by Balinese Hindus and tourists alike. Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) is a 9th-siècle rock-cut sanctuary. Gianyar Night Market (Pasar Malam Gianyar) offre Bali's best cuisine de rue.
Culture et cuisine
Gianyar is Bali's art centre: Balinese painting (Ubud style), wood carving (Mas village), silver smithing (Celuk village), and batik painting are traditions. Legong, barong and kecak dance performances are viewable almost every evening in Ubud. The cuisine is Balinese: babi guling (roast suckling pig), bebek betutu (spiced slow-roasted duck), lawar, and nasi campur Bali are unmissable flavours. Ubud café plantations are également connu pour luwak café (civet café).
Sécurité publique
Gianyar is a safe region. Ubud is a busy tourist destination – motorbike traffic is chaotic, take great care as a pedestrian. Petty pickpocketing may occur at crowded places. In the Monkey Forest, monkeys can be aggressive – do not show them food and hide your glasses. Medical care is excellent – Ubud and Gianyar have several moderne clinics; for serious cases, Denpasar RSUP Sanglah hospital (approx. 1 hour).
Informations pratiques
From Ngurah Rai International Airport, Ubud is approximately 1–1.5 hours by car (traffic-dependent). The best time to visit is April to October. Accommodation: in Ubud, everything depuis de classe mondiale boutique hotels to simple guesthouses is available.
