OrangeSmile Tours Best destinations around the world - Travel Guide

Sightseeing in Denpasar - what to see. Complete travel guide

Fourgon de police [EXPLORE] Denpasar is a city located in the center of the southern island Bali. This is also its capital starting from 1958. The number of people living here including suburbs reaches 700 thousand. Staring from the time when this place has been ruled by the Denpasar kings, the city carefully keeps its heritage that is represented by numerous ancient houses and architectural buildings, cultural centers – Bali Center of Art and Museum of Bali. These centers have large collections of items connected with the ancient history of the island (pictures, sculptures, masks, daggers), and artifacts created in the 2nd century BC like sarcophagi. Here also work ethnography and anthropology pavilions, where is restored the architecture of the city’s temples and palaces.
In Denpasar, you can visit not just classic shops and trading centers, but also colorful markets. Tourists are fond of Pasar Badung market, which is located in the very center of the city … Open
Denpasar is a provincial city in which fashionable villas, modern administrative buildings, temples and palaces peacefully combine with rice plantations and large gardens. The central square of the city is named Puputan and from it part main streets of the city that connect Denpasar with neighbor towns. Denpasar is rich in historical monuments, statues and other place of interest. One of the statues is devoted to a god named Brahma. The statue is made of volcanic stone and shows the god with four heads that watch the streets of the city. Pura Jagatnata temple is one of the local sights. Made of corals and surrounded by dragons, it stands on a turtle. The temple is devoted to the Balinese god Sang Hyang Widi. It was built in 1953 and symbolizes the creation of the world.
A unique cultural center is the Academy of Indonesian Dance. It is available for everyone to attend. In this academy study several hundreds of students who are taught not only dancing art, but also playing of national instruments. Travelers, who will visit this academy in the morning, will be able to watch rehearsals of students. In the evening, there are always interesting performances. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The main entertainment for guests of the popular Balinese resort is a beach relaxation and walks in picturesque places. Nevertheless, you can diversify leisure with children in Denpasar, … Open
A very interesting sight is the Palace of Raj. In this historic building is a prestigious hotel. In the early 20th century, this historical monument was almost completely destroyed by fire. However, in the shortest time it was completely restored. Some elements of the historical building remained safe, including a gorgeous gate. Now the palace is surrounded by incredibly beautiful tropical garden. Part of the building is a museum, the main exhibits of which are ancient books.
House Of Kebaya It will be interesting for fans of excursions to visit the Center of Arts Verdi Budaja. A very interesting collection of painting is stored in this center, and often, exhibitions of modern artists take place here. Visitors to these exhibitions will have the opportunity not only to admire the works of art, but also to buy what they like.
National cuisine could only be described as piquant and exotic. Popular national dishes may seem especially unusual to travelers who are used to the European type of food. The abundance of … Open
The Greatest historical sight is the beautiful temple Pura Maospakhit. The exact date of construction of this building is unknown. According to some information, it was built in the 15th century. Travelers can visit this temple on any day. However, it should be taken into account that the central gate opens only on days of big holidays. This ancient temple, which for the history of its existence was rebuilt several times, amazes with its luxurious decoration. It is decorated by fine figures of Indian gods. Many interesting old ornaments have been preserved within the walls of the temple.
A Peculiar city sight is the Pasar Badung Market. It is located in a historical three-storied building. In the territory of this market, the most diverse goods, from fresh products to clothes and hand-made articles are sold. This historical market is remarkable also, for the fact that in its territory, there is a small temple. Many tourists visit the market in search of exotic seafood.
Denpasar - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

City tours, excursions and tickets in Denpasar and surroundings

Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Denpasar
♥   National Park 'Kutai' , 6.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Recreation Park 'Sangeh' , 18.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Recreation Park 'Panelokan' , 47.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Recreation Park 'Bangko-bangko' , 71 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Recreation Park 'Pelangan' , 79.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around Denpasar from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

From the series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
The guests of the island have a possibility to wander through the extensive Reisplantagen on the comfortable paths. On the upper terraces, there are cozy recreation settlements and few excellent restaurants where you can taste the popular national rice dishes. Since the island was inhabited, the locals use every accessible land for rice cultivation. Since the landscape on the island is quite complicated, the locals have to put the Reisplantagen even on the mountain slopes and in the ravines. These complicated conditions have led to the formation of a real world-earth - the Reisterrassen Tegallalang are considered the most beautiful in the world. … Read further

Ubud Hanging Gardens Pool

From the series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”
The pools in all rooms are quite large and have a nice-looking natural stone finish, while relaxing the feeling of a full harmony with the surrounding nature is created. For placement the Ubud Hanging Gardens hotel offers its guests 38 individual villas with sliding panoramic windows, each villa has direct access to the landscape pool. The largest two-level pool is located in the most chic villa, it is above all other pools. In such a refined atmosphere, all who love privacy and are not indifferent to natural beauty, will like to relax here. … Read further
Car rental on OrangeSmile.com Rentals in Denpasar

Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022

In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this

29.03.2024

Search touristic sites on the map of Denpasar

Address/Sight name City/Region Country Within radius, km
 Types of touristic objects to search for
Hotels & Car rental
Carhire locations
0 star
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Touristic places
Art galleries
Churches/Temples
Museums
Castles/Palaces
Monuments
Touristic areas
Sightseeings
Attractions
Attraction parks
Casino
Theaters/Cinema
Disco/Clubs
Parks
Zoo
Aqua parks
Transport
Airports
Train stations
Bus stations
Metro
Parkings
Fuel stations
Ports/Ferries
Open the list of object types
Health/Sport
Open the list of object types
Food/Money
Open the list of object types
Shopping
Open the list of object types
Beauty/Medicine
Open the list of object types
City services
Open the list of object types
Useful services

Sightseeing in regions nearby Denpasar

All about Denpasar, Indonesia - sightseeings, attractions, touristic spots, architecture, history, culture and cuisine. Prepare your trip together with OrangeSmile.com - find out the 'must see' things in Denpasar, which places to visit, which excursions to take, where the breathtaking views are waiting for you. Planning your trip with this travel guide will help your to get the most out of Denpasar in few days.
OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
Head office
Weegschaalstraat 3, Eindhoven
5632 CW, The Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018