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Overview

You won't have seen Bali if you haven't fully explored south Bali. The island's capital, Denpasar, sprawls in all directions from the centre with traditional markets, busy malls, great eating and lashings of Balinese history and culture, even as it threatens to absorb Seminyak, Kuta and Sanur.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Pura Luhur Ulu Watu

Bukit Peninsula

This important temple is perched precipitously on the southwestern tip of the peninsula, atop sheer cliffs that drop straight into the ceaseless surf鈥�

Fresh yellow tail fishes at fish market in Bali

Jimbaran Fish Market

Bukit Peninsula

A popular morning stop on a Bukit peninsula amble, this fish market is smelly, lively and frenetic 鈥� watch where you step. Brightly painted boats bob鈥�

Jimbaran Beach

Bukit Peninsula

One of Bali鈥檚 best beaches, Jimbaran鈥檚 4km-long arc of sand is mostly clean and there is no shortage of places to get a snack, drink or seafood dinner, or鈥�

Museum Le Mayeur

Sanur

Artist Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres (1880鈥�1958) arrived in Bali in 1932, and married the beautiful Legong dancer Ni Polok three years later, when she鈥�

Pasifika Museum

Nusa Dua

When groups from nearby resorts aren鈥檛 around, you鈥檒l probably have this large museum to yourself. A collection of art from Pacific Ocean cultures spans鈥�

Pura Dalem Penetaran Ped

Nusa Penida

The important temple of Pura Dalem Penetaran Ped is near the beach at Ped, 3.5km east of Toyapakeh. It houses a shrine for the demon Jero Gede Macaling鈥�

Beachfront Walk

Sanur

Sanur鈥檚 beachfront walk was the first in Bali and has been delighting locals and visitors alike from day one. More than 4km long, it curves past resorts,鈥�

Bajra Sandhi Monument

Denpasar

The centrepiece to a popular park, this huge monument is as big as its name. Inside the vaguely Borobudur-like structure are dioramas tracing Bali鈥檚鈥�

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