Already since the 1920s, Ubud Village is famous among western tourists. At that time a German painter, Walter Spies and Dutch painters, Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They were assisted by Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, from Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Puri Painting Museum, Ubud Village, Bali - indonesia.
Ubud Village has a very diverse tourist area, from forest tourism to water tourism scattered in the Ubud Village area, including:
Museum Puri Lukisan
It is the first fine art museum, managed by the private sector, in Bali. It was initiated by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and a foreign artist based in Ubud, Rudolf Bonnet. Established on January 31, 1956 under the auspices of the Ratna Warta Foundation, and officially opened by the Minister of Education and Culture, Muhammad Yamin.
In this museum, you can enjoy the development of fine arts in Ubud Village, both painting and sculpture. Several works by foreign artists working in Ubud Village such as: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smit and local maestros such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made and others. This includes works of art during the Pita Maha era.
Puri Agung Ubud
Ubud Palace or Puri Agung Ubud Krisnakusuma is located right in the heart of Ubud Village. It was the administrative center of the Ubud Kingdom in ancient times, as well as the center of cultural and traditional arts activities, which were held right in front of the castle. Puri Agung Ubud still has the layout and buildings that are preserved as they were originally. In the front yard, after the gate, there is an area called Ancak Saji. Here once a week dance performances are held, for tourists. And every day, gamelan exercises are held from various musical art groups in Ubud Village. All artistic activities further thicken the atmosphere of Ubud as a village with an artistic perspective.
Wanara Wana
Wanara Wana or Monkey Forest, (better known as Monkey Forest) is a sacred forest area located in the Ubud Village area, precisely in the area of the traditional village of Padangtegal, Ubud. In this forest there are herds of monkeys numbering in the hundreds, who have inhabited this area for hundreds of years. In this area there is also Pura Dalem Padangtegal, which was founded in the early 20th century. The temple has very ancient and artistic architecture and ornaments. You can also look for the sacred spring under the hidden Komodo Statue, which, when drunk, is believed to cure all kinds of ailments.
Rudana Museum and Rudana Fine Art Gallery
The Rudana Museum is an art museum located in Ubud Village, Bali, which was founded by Nyoman Rudana, a painting collector who also sits as a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) representing Bali Province for the 2004-2009 period and was inaugurated by President Suharto on December 26, 1995. This museum stores more than 400 paintings and sculptures by artists, both from Bali, Indonesian artists outside Bali and the works of foreign artists who make Bali the place to work. Located in one complex, stands the Rudana Fine Art Gallery which was founded in 1978 and is the forerunner to the establishment of the Rudana Museum
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Ayung Rafting
In the western area of Ubud Village, there is Tukad (Kali) Ayung River Rafting. On this river there are many water tourism activities, including Ayung River Rafting and kayaking. There are several water tourism services that offer this service. In addition to water tourism, along the cliffs of Tukad Ayung River Rafting also have attractive natural scenery, and there are dozens of star hotels.
Tegallalang Village
Tegallalang Rice Terrace located on the north side of Ubud Village around 20 minutes drive. This area is famous tourist attraction for beautiful rice terraces, many tourists who travel from Kintamani and stopped at this place to witness the beauty of the verdant terraced rice field scenery or having lunch at the restaurant while enjoying the beautiful scenery of terraced rice fields. Tegallalang Rice Terrace is one of the tourist icon in Ubud Village, Bali.
The rice terrace is designed very beautiful with exquisite hollowing rice field and precisely located on the hill bank. In this place, you will see the Balinese farmer do their rice field in oblique area complete with its system irrigation. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama of valley with rice terrace and coconut trees ornament it.
The northern part of Ubud Village, there is one area called Tegallalang Village, where many great home industries. Hundreds of miscellaneous crafts of cat and mouse, dolphin, giraffe, etc. that are made of wood or iron were manufactured here. Other handicrafts produced are bags of different models from a variety of materials, stone carvings, cheap wooden carvings, wooden masks, all sorts of glass handicrafts is formed into a vase, unique bottles or plates. Everything is here. Shop and showroom is lined up along the 10 km, if we’re shopping here, of course depends on how thick is your pocket. It’s endless.
Sukawati Art Market
Sukawati Art Market is a place where Balinese art items are sold, so they are suitable as Balinese souvenirs for keepsakes. It is located about 20 km from the heart of Denpasar. In this art market, there are hundreds of art traders gathered to sell handicrafts, ranging from wooden statues, paintings, t-shirts, shorts, bags, sandals, and more. The motif is unique and typical of Bali.
In the Ubud Village area, there is the Pasar Seni Ubud or Ubud Art Market, a place that sells Balinese souvenirs. This place has become one of the main tourist destinations in Bali for domestic and foreign tourists. Fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, poultry and local snacks can be purchased from the wet market located in the basement of the building.
