Find other destinations with serenity in Bali outside renownspots like Sanur, Kuta and Nusa Dua. Come to the easternfrontier of Bali. There you will get to Candidasa, an activefishing village. Candidasa Beach is the most popular beacharea in the Karangasem regency. This area has adjacentdestinations that offer more choices during your visit in eastBali. Rich cultural heritage of the tribe origin of Bali atTenganan, the mother temple of Bali at Besakih, themagnificent ruins at Taman Ujung and many more. So Candi dasa can be a hub of your next tour here.Candi dasa Beach is the eastern destination that is bestequipped with accommodation possibilities and restaurants. The resort has undergone fast growth since the 1980s when there was basically nothing at all except for a few local houses. Facilities were built to add multiple choices for the sake of guests' convenience. Many visitors made their time to visit this destination to see some unspoiled destination outside the main areas. Now also an increasing number of package tours are offered that also include this area.Visitors who would like to have a round trip in Bali, theyusually include Candidasa in their itinerary. Candidasa withits laid back palm-fringed beaches make the atmosphere here sonatural. And its all still original. To enjoy the day, you can hire a jukung outrigger for snorkeling or fishing.From here you can continue your visit to Tenganan village. Itis considered to be the origin of the Balinese tribe. Thevillage is strategically surrounded by hills. Unique traditionthey inherited differentiates them from other Balinese. Theyhave an annual tribe ritual with pandan war attraction.The ancient tradition is maintained and adjusted with modernlife preserved and maintained to survive and grow. Tengananhas 2 unique handicrafts, double ikat fabrics and atagrassaccessories. There are some art shops inside the village thatare owned and managed by the local people. Beautiful ikathandwoven fabrics will be a nice giveaway for taking home.In the eastern part there are the pleasure palaces calledTirtagangga. It is a complex that comprises of spring-fedbathing pools, fountain and decorative ponds. Tirtaganggaliterally means 'holy water of the Ganges'. It was built afterWorld War II by the king of Karangasem. In the past the mainfunction of this spring was for a resource of holy water forritual ceremonies. Nowadays it is also used as a recreationpark.For those who are interested in marine activities, easternBali offers complete 'menu' like diving sites at Amed andTulamben. The most favorite diving site is near the shipwreckof US transport ship that sunk by the attack of Japan troopsduring the World War II. Very popular among most divers thatinclude both Amed and Tulamben in their Candidasa holiday
Friday, 23 November 2007
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