Bali not only presents the beauty of the beach. Moving to the center of the Island of the Gods, precisely in Ubud, you can enjoy various relaxing tourist destinations. Ubud is one of the most popular areas in Bali because it has many interesting and still authentic tourist attractions. Some tourist attractions in Ubud offer natural scenery and atmosphere, besides that there are also tourist attractions that prioritize the culture and history of the Island of the Gods. Tourist attractions in Ubud are also Instagramable, perfect for decorating social media timelines. The following are recommendations for tourist attractions in Ubud, Bali, which can be holiday inspiration.
For those of you who are planning a vacation to the Island of the Gods, here are a number of recommended tourist destinations in Ubud Bali that must be visited.
Monkey Forest 
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, well known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is the sanctuary and natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed macaque. It is located at Padangtegal Ubud, Bali. About 1049 monkeys live in this sanctuary. The monkeys here are tame. However, that does not mean they never annoy visitors. There are several customs and prohibitions that you have to obey when entering this forest area.
In the forest of this nature reserve, there are also sacred temples that you can visit, namely Pura Dalem Agung, Pura Prajapati, and Pura Beji. Monkey forest is open from 8.30 AM to 6 PM Monkey Forest entrance ticket is IDR 80,000 for adults and children IDR 60,000 thousand per person.
Taman Saraswati Temple 
This Hindu temple is dedicated as a place to worship Goddess Saraswati. Entering the area, tourists are required to wear a sling and a sarong around the waist. This is to honor this tourist attraction which is a place of worship for Dewi Saraswati. Here, tourists are invited to admire the calming atmosphere of the temple. The relief of the sandstone base with very artistic carvings adds to the beauty of the temple. A courtyard was made, surrounded by lotus ponds as a stage for the Kecak dance performance. There is no charge to enter the temple, but to watch the Kecak Dance performance you will be charged IDR 100.000 per person.
Campuhan Ridge Walk 
Want to refresh your eyes and mind while enjoying the natural panorama and cool air? Visit Campuhan hills.
Campuhan Hill or also known as Tjampuhan Ridge Walk has a straight path with natural views from a height. When photographed from a distance, this place offers an Instagramable panorama. Besides the valley, the Campuhan area also has a jogging track. Along the way, while exploring this hill, you can enjoy the beautiful green scenery.
Ubud Art Market 
Ubud Art Market is a shopping center for Balinese souvenirs in Ubud. This market in Ubud Bali for shopping is open from 8 am to 6 pm. As the name implies, you can buy various Balinese works of art. Items sold in this market include T-shirts decorated with Balinese barong masks, silver rings and necklaces with Balinese designs, beach clothes, Balinese snacks, paintings and sculptures with Balinese carvings, and much more.
Pura Tirta Empul 
The tourist attraction of Tirta Empul Temple is a place of natural springs that you can feel in this temple’s fountain. This place was built around a spring that has existed since ancient times. Tirta Empul Tapak Sirih Temple is one of the most sacred temples in Bali. It is known that there are two pools with 30 showers which are usually used for purification. Then the temple area is also divided into three namely Jaba Pura, Central Jaba, and Offal. Visitors who come here often take advantage of bathing to purify themselves physically and spiritually.
Bali Bird Park 
Becoming one of the choices for family tourism in Bali. This two-hectare park has about 1000 of 250 different bird species. Besides birds, you can also see and learn about 2000 types of tropical plants. There are also various types of step reptiles such as Komodo dragons, snakes, frogs, and crocodiles. This tour is suitable for those of you who are on vacation with family, especially children. Entrance ticket with Balinese ID Card IDR 80,000, Indonesian ID Card IDR 120,000, and for overseas IDR 350,000
Tegalalang Terrace 
It is one of the attractions for you nature lovers. Tegalalang Rice Terrace offers a large green space, complete with a Balinese natural panorama. You can enjoy a rural atmosphere in the midst of the bustle of Ubud. You can also enjoy food while looking at this view at the restaurant available on the roadside. The majority of restaurants provide special dishes from Bali.
Goa Gajah 
Although there is an elephant’s name, if you visit this tourist spot, you will not find an elephant at all. The name Goa Gajah itself comes from the word “Lwa Gajah” which when translated means a hermitage place for Buddhist monks located on the edge of a river. Exactly when the elephant cave was established is not known with certainty, but it is estimated that it has existed for hundreds of years. You who come can see the alcove that was once used as a place for monks to meditate.