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Ubud (Bali), Indonesia
Ubud enchants walkers with its combination of Balinese culture, natural beauty, and creative energy. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces north of town offer dramatic walks along centuries-old subak irrigation channels carved into steep hillsides. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary at the town's edge is a moss-covered temple complex inhabited by hundreds of long-tailed macaques. Ubud's main streets are lined with galleries, craft shops, and restaurants serving organic, vegetarian, and Balinese cuisine. The Campuhan Ridge Walk follows a narrow path between two valleys at sunrise with views of palm trees and distant volcanoes. Traditional Balinese dance performances take place nightly at the Ubud Palace, and the morning market sells fresh produce, spices, and handmade offerings. The Goa Gajah elephant cave and Tirta Empul water temple are short drives away.
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Ubud's narrow roads have no sidewalks and heavy scooter traffic — walk facing traffic and consider hiring a driver for temples outside town, saving your walking for the rice terraces and ridge walks.
April through October is the dry season with sunny mornings ideal for rice terrace walks. The Campuhan Ridge Walk is best at sunrise before the heat builds.