Pura Taman Ayun

A Beautiful Garden
Bali known as "the island of the Gods, The Last Paradise, is also famous an island of a thousand temples. We find Hindu Holy structure, ranging from small temples for family worship to the huge entire population of Bali.
Taman Ayun is one of the most famous temple in Bali, which literally Taman Ayun means "beautiful garden". Taman Ayun locate in Mengwi District, part of Badung Regency, 30 minute drive northwest from Denpasar.

This temple originally a temple for the royal house the Kingdom of Mengwi, but over time its function expanded until it became a place of worship for the entire populace of Mengwi District. Taman Ayun is one of the oldest temples in Bali, it was built in 1634 CE on the orders of Mengwi frst king, I Gusti Agung Ngurah Made Agung.
Pura Taman Ayun is devided into three spaces: jaba sisi, jaba tengah, and jeroan. The further in we go, the higher the elevation. This is a cosmological symbol: from te lowest space, inhabited by humans, to a holier space where the god reside, and finally to the holiest section, the realm of God Almighty.
Pura Taman Ayun is in active use as asite for rituals and cultural events; it plays an essential role in community life and therefore needs to be preserved. Pura Taman Ayun not only an important cultural heritage site but also a fascinating place to visit.

Lovina Beach

Lovina Beach is suitable for who need quite place and relaxation. Feel the smell of virgin place of north Bali. Calm waves and black sand you can meet at Lovina beach. Located only four kilometers west of Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng regency, and a ninety-kilometer drive from Denpasar. This resort currently has many restaurants especially those offering seafood, some star hotels, and many good and truly relaxing accommodations

For those without diving licenses, one may get licensed in a matter of a few days of courses in Lovina. The diving enthusiast will probably want to move on to Menjangan Island, Bali's most famous diving site. It is an hour's drive from Lovina where one would then take a 30-minute boat ride onto the island. As part of Bali Barat National Park, Menjangan Island is well known for it's clearest water in the Indonesian archipelago, where you can go diving or snorkeling amongst the coral reefs and fish in the sparkling clear water. Another popular attraction is the dolphin watching. A small traditional boat called, jukung, may be hired form the villagers in the morning to bring us off shore to meet these smart and cute creatures.

Other interesting sites nearby include the Buddhist Vihara in Banjar village, hot springs, and Git Git waterfalls.