Ubud Bali Villas - special discount hotels, resorts, and villas accommodation in Ubud Gianyar Bali Indonesia

The cultural image of Ubud is paramount to the people as it is home to the best art museums in the country. The Puri Lukisan, a Museum of Fine Arts established in the 1950's, displays art from the 1930's and 1950's, as well as fine examples of modern Balinese art.

The Neka Museum has a diverse and interesting collection of mainly modern art. It is also includes an excellent and varied display of work by western artist who have resided in Ubud through the years. ARMA (Agung Rai Museum & Art) at Pengosekan street should not be missed as it contains paintings by established artist.

Ubud is an ideal place to see Balinese dance. Legong, Ramayana, Baris, Kecak & Fire Dance are performed nightly in or around this area.

Ubud gives you the opportunity to see the real Bali. It is a place for leisurely strolls through rice terraces, lush forest, breathtaking gorges and deserted swimming holes, all within walking distance from the center of the village. If you want to visit the Monkey Forest, just walk along Monkey Forest from Ubud and down into a thick forest where you will find a flock of monkeys waiting for passing tourist. A world of warning: the monkeys are happy but just a little naughty, so hold on to your cameras!

Ubud market has kept much of it traditional charm, with squatting Balinese sellers haggling loudly among spices and vegetables. The market also sells handicrafts, many made in the neighboring villages of Pengosekan, Tegalalang, Payangan and Peliatan. But the one of the famous art in Ubud is Painting. Almost people from Ubud they can make painting and most of the painting get with inspiration like mountain, bird, jungle, or cremation ceremony.