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Every place in “12 Best Things to Do in Ubud, Bali: Temples, Rice Terraces & Culture”. Save places in the guide to make this list yours.

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    Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary - Ubud's Most Iconic Wildlife Encounter

    Topping nearly every list of things to do in Ubud, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Mandala Suci Wenara Wana) is a 12.5-hectare nature reserve right at the southern end of central Ubud. Home to over 1,200 Balinese…

    Address
    Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Central Ubud, 10-min walk south from Ubud Royal Palace along Jalan Monkey Forest
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    Tegalalang Rice Terrace - Bali's Most Photographed Landscape

    The Tegalalang Rice Terrace is the single most photographed landscape in Bali - a sweeping valley of sculpted green paddies carved into the hillside using the traditional Balinese irrigation system known as subak, which…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Tegalalang, Tegalalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561
    Nearest transit
    9 km north of central Ubud, ~20 min by scooter or car
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    Tirta Empul Temple - Sacred Purification in Holy Spring Water

    Tirta Empul is one of Bali's holiest water temples, founded in 926 AD around a natural spring that Balinese Hindus believe was created by the god Indra. The temple's centrepiece is a long rectangular purification pool…

    Address
    Jalan Tirta, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552
    Nearest transit
    15 km northeast of central Ubud, ~30 min by car
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    Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung) - A Living Balinese Court

    Standing right at Ubud's main crossroads, Puri Saren Agung is the historic residence of the Ubud royal family and one of the town's most recognisable landmarks. Built in the early 20th century by the local lord Ida…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Central Ubud, at the main intersection of Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Monkey Forest
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    Campuhan Ridge Walk - Ubud's Favourite Sunrise Stroll

    The Campuhan Ridge Walk is a paved path running along a narrow grassy ridge between the Wos and Cerik river valleys on Ubud's western edge. At just 2 km each way, it is a gentle stroll rather than a hike, but the views…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Western edge of central Ubud, 10-min walk west from Ubud Royal Palace along Jalan Raya Ubud
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    Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) - A 9th-Century Archaeological Marvel

    Goa Gajah, known as the Elephant Cave, is a 9th-century archaeological site carved into a rock face on the banks of the Petanu River. The cave's entrance is its most striking feature - a massive carved demon face (often…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali 80581
    Nearest transit
    3 km southeast of central Ubud, ~10 min by scooter
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    Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) - Handmade Crafts and Balinese Souvenirs

    Sitting directly across from the Royal Palace, the Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) is a sprawling two-storey maze of stalls selling handmade Balinese crafts, textiles, paintings, wood carvings, woven baskets, and…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Ubud, opposite Ubud Royal Palace, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Central Ubud, directly opposite the Royal Palace at the main crossroads
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    Pura Taman Saraswati - The Lotus Temple of Ubud

    Pura Taman Saraswati is a water temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess of learning and the arts, tucked just off the main road behind a stunning lotus pond. The temple was designed in the 1950s by the legendary Balinese…

    Address
    Jalan Kajeng, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Central Ubud, 3-min walk east from Ubud Royal Palace along Jalan Raya Ubud
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    Tegenungan Waterfall - A Jungle Cascade Minutes from Town

    Tegenungan is the most accessible waterfall near Ubud - a powerful cascade dropping roughly 15 metres into a wide natural pool surrounded by lush jungle. Unlike Bali's more remote waterfalls that require long drives and…

    Address
    Jalan Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali 80581
    Nearest transit
    8 km south of central Ubud, ~20 min by scooter or car
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    Mount Batur Sunrise Trek - Volcanic Summit at Dawn

    Watching the sunrise from the summit of Mount Batur (1,717 m) is one of the most unforgettable things to do in Ubud Bali. The trek starts with a pickup from your Ubud accommodation around 02:00-02:30, a one-hour drive…

    Address
    Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali (departure from Ubud ~02:00)
    Nearest transit
    35 km northeast of central Ubud, ~1h drive to trailhead at Toya Bungkah
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    Neka Art Museum - A Journey Through Balinese Painting

    Founded in 1982 by art collector Wayan Suteja Neka, the Neka Art Museum is Ubud's finest gallery and the best place to understand the evolution of Balinese art from traditional Kamasan-style paintings to modern abstract…

    Address
    Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
    Nearest transit
    Campuhan area, 1.5 km west of central Ubud, ~5 min by scooter
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    Gunung Kawi Temple - Ancient Rock-Cut Shrines in a River Valley

    Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple complex featuring ten massive rock-cut shrines (called candi) carved directly into the cliff face of the Pakerisan River valley. Each shrine stands about 7 metres tall and is…

    Address
    Jalan Penulisan, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552
    Nearest transit
    17 km northeast of central Ubud, ~35 min by car (5 min from Tirta Empul)

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