I read magazine "hello bali" and read a good article on it, i would like to share it here.
the title is "10 ideas on spending time in ubud".
for you who don't know ubud. ubud is a village with a beautiful rice terrace and the place of art.
Now let list the 10 ideas.
- Culture Learning,
You can take course on batik painting, introductory gamelan or balinese dance (maya resort & spa, ubud). there are also many art galleries, of with some of the artist are more then happy to organize private painting classes. - Ubud shopping
Shopping is a popular pastime in ubud, especially as the temperature tend to be a little cooler in the hills. silver, souvenir, home interiors, clothes, wood carving, mask, painting and various other artistic knick-knacks can be purchased all over the street of ubud. - Live balinese dance performance
daily evening time there are some scheduled balinese performances that take place in ubud. ticket are usually around Rp. 50.000. alternatively, ask your hotel or resort for schedule of culture events. - Restaurants
there are many fine and recomended restaurant available in ubud of many different ethnic varieties. - Biking bali
What a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside of ubud at your own pace. accompanied by a qualified resort guide, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the rice terrace, the distant mountains, turbulent rivers, natural spring, fascinating archaeological site and artisans at work in their villages. - Village trekking
Experience the sights, sound and scent of bali as you trek at a leisurely pace across the petanu river, through rain forest, past ancient temples, around traditional balinese villages and through the surrounding rice terraces, along with a qualified guide explaining all points of interest along the way (organized through maya ubud). - Water rafting
This exhilarating sports is at its best during the rainy season when rapids are swooshing from the mountains. ayung river, in ubud, is very popular and several operator over various packages including pick-up and lunch. - Visiting museums & galleries.
Ubud has a wealth of museums and many art galleries. - Yoga & meditation
Bali is often considered as center of spiritual energy. there are many various 'hot spots' where yoga and meditation may be practiced for optimal results. perhaps not seen as the most energetic of practices, they are nonetheless an integral of the islands, as well as being popular with visitor. - Spa indulgence
what e better way to spend precious holiday time than to indulge in a relaxing spa experience?. a wide range of traditional spa treatments are available in many spas where singles and couples can luxuriate together while refreshing and rejuvenating the body, mind ans spirit.