Introduction

Shopping

• 🛍️ Ubud Art Market: Offers traditional Balinese handicrafts, including hand-woven bags, wood carvings, and textiles.
• 🛒 Jalan Monkey Forest: Lined with boutiques selling upmarket soaps, jewelry, and preserves.
• 🖼️ Art Galleries: Numerous galleries selling paintings, reproductions, and art books.
• 💍 Celuk Village: Known for its gold and silver jewelry workshops.
• 🪵 Tegallalang: Famous for wood carvings available at wholesale prices.
• 🪨 Batubulan: Specializes in stone sculptures made from volcanic rock.
• 🎋 Belega and Bona: Known for bamboo products like furniture and wind chimes.

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Cultural Sites

• 🏛️ Ubud Palace: A large palace located at the intersection of Monkey Forest and Raya Ubud roads.
• ⛩️ Pura Desa Ubud: The main Hindu temple in Ubud.
• 🌸 Pura Taman Saraswati: Known for its beautiful lotus pond.
• 🕉️ Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal: The temple of death located near the Ubud Monkey Forest.
• 🪦 Gunung Kawi: The site of the royal tombs.
• 🐘 Goa Gajah: Also known as the Elephant Cave, located near Bedulu.

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Dining

• 🍽️ Local Cuisine: Numerous restaurants offering traditional Balinese dishes.
• ☕ Cafes: Many cafes along Jalan Raya Ubud serve coffee and light snacks.
• 🍜 International Cuisine: Options for Italian, Japanese, and other international foods.
• 🥗 Healthy Options: Several eateries focus on organic and vegetarian meals.
• 🍹 Bars: A few bars and lounges for evening drinks and entertainment.

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Transportation

• 🚶 Walkability: Jalan Raya Ubud has a Walk Score of 73 out of 100.
• 🚖 Local Taxis: Metered taxis and ride-sharing services are not permitted for pickup within Ubud; negotiate with local taxi drivers.
• 🛵 Motorbikes: Motorbikes are a common mode of transport, but be cautious of speeding vehicles.
• 🚗 Car Rentals: Available for those who prefer to drive themselves.

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Climate

• 🌡️ Tropical Rainforest Climate: Ubud has a tropical rainforest climate (Af).
• ☀️ Warm Temperatures: Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 28.8°C to 30.5°C.
• 🌧️ Rainfall: Average annual precipitation is 2,244 mm, with the wettest months being January and February.
• 💧 Humidity: High humidity levels throughout the year.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🐒 Ubud Monkey Forest: A protected area housing approximately 750 crab-eating macaques.
• 🌄 Campuhan Ridge Walk: A popular spot to watch the sunset and see the confluence of two rivers.
• 🛕 Goa Gajah: An archaeological site with intricate carvings and a meditation cave.
• 🖼️ Blanco Renaissance Museum: Showcases the works of Spanish-American artist Antonio Blanco.
• 🎨 Neka Art Museum: Features a collection of Balinese and Indonesian art.
• 🖌️ Agung Rai Museum of Art: Promotes Balinese culture through art exhibitions.

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