Denpasar Bali

Bali has been a favorite since the first tourist destination both local and foreign tourists. Bali is famous for having beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, interesting souvenirs, as well as custom and exotic culture. Bali is the ideal place for those who want a break from the routine of work or the atmosphere of the city, enjoy the honeymoon, or recreation with family and friends.

The total area of ​​Bali Province is 5636.66 km ² or 0.29% of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Administratively, Bali is divided into 9 districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / wards. With a population of 3,890,000 million in 2010, the Balinese are Hindu majority. A total of 93.18% people adhere to Balinese Hinduism, while the rest is converted to Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism.

Bali is also the number one tourist destination in Indonesia. Bali is famous for its works of art ranging from dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metal craft, to musical instruments.

History
Although there are no artifacts or records stating that Bali has been around since the stone age, it is estimated that the first people to stay in Bali emigrated from China in 2500 BC and then develop the culture of the Bronze Age around 300 BC. This culture system also includes irrigation and paddy fields are still used today.

History of Bali is still unclear in the early centuries, although many Hindu artifacts that have been found to lead to the first century. AD 500 is known that the first religion in Bali is Buddhist. In addition, Yi-Tsing a Chinese scholar who visited Bali in 670 AD said that he has seen the development of Buddhism in Bali.

The 11th century, Hindu and Javanese influence is very strong in Bali. Even when my father died in 1011 Airlangga Prince M, he moved to East Java, Bali unite people under one rule and lifting his sister, Son Wungsu became ruler of Bali. Javanese called Kawi specifically used this nobility is one among the many customs and habits of Java used in Bali.

When Airlangga's death in the mid-11th century, Bali remained autonomous until 1284 AD, when King East Java Kertanegara conquered Bali and ruled Bali from Java. Kertanegara killed in 1292 AD and Bali again until independence in 1343 AD when the prime minister Gajah Mada re-conquered from the kingdom of Majapahit.

The 16th century, Islam spread throughout the island of Sumatra and Java, while the Majapahit Empire began to collapse thus causing mass displacement nobility, clergy, artists, and artisans from Java to Bali. However, this then makes Bali prospered and entered the golden age of culture for the next centuries. Lombok and Bali later mastered several areas in East Java.

In 1597, the Netherlands became the European sailors increment ayang come to Bali even though initially they had no interest until the late 1800s. In 1846, the Dutch again attempt to colonize Bali because it has mastered the whole of Indonesia since the 1700s. Dutch then sent troops to the North Bali and in 1894 they besekutu the Sasak people of Lombok to defeat in Bali. In 1911 the Dutch finally managed to master Bali.

After World War I, a sense of nationalism Indonesian society began to grow, and then deliver the Indonesian declaration of a national language in 1928. When World War II, Japanese forces had defeated the Dutch colonized Indonesia from 1942 to 1945. Then Japan lost the war and the Dutch attempted retake Bali and Indonesia. In 1945 Indonesia managed mendaklarasikan independence by the first President Ir. Sukarno. The Dutch government finally bestow authority and the Republic of Indonesia officially recognized as an independent country in 1949.

Transportation
Foreign tourists can visit Bali using a direct flight from the country and landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Air Transportation
• Many direct flights from Europe, America, Australia and most Asian countries.
• Domestic flights to and from major cities in Indonesia landed on one of the busiest airports in Indonesia.

Maritime Transport
• The ferry to or from Java and Lombok is open every day voyage. Port of Gili Manuk liaise with Java Bali. While the port of Padang Bai and Benoa Harbour connecting the island of Bali Lombok.

Land Transportation
• By car or bus from Java or Lombok after crossing by ferry.

Society and Culture
Bali's reputation as a popular tourist destination has been ingrained in the minds of many people around the world. Bali is known as a beautiful island with mountains, temples, royal and the terraced rice fields.

Bali is also known as a place where arts and cultural traditions are very prominent as well as a rustic and Hindu religious life became stronger guidance in daily life.

Bali is a delightful marine tourism ranging from modern sports such as diving, sailing, rafting and surfing can be enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. This is where you can enjoy a life of luxury from food to spa and massage the peak of perfection for the experience you traveled.

Culinary
As the food of Indonesia, Bali's main food is rice served with small portions, spicy vegetables and seasonings that tastes sharp, and fish or meat and is almost always served with sambal. Bali is one of the few areas in Indonesia where the population of non-Muslims, so pork roll into a special meal. There are also ways to cook duck betutu typical.

In the area of ​​Jimbaran seafood you can eat while sitting on the beach. Visit in the evening with a cool atmosphere and breeze will make you dinner unforgettable.

Tourist agency
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Tel. (62-361) 235200, 7806200 Fax. (62-361) 235200
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