CURRENCY AND BANKING The local currency is the Indonesian rupiah (‘Rp’ or ‘IDR’). There are Rp100, Rp500, and Rp1,000 coins and Rp1,000, Rp5,000, Rp10,000, Rp20,000, Rp50,000, and Rp100,000 paper notes. Compare the exchange rates on offer before changing money at money changers or banks. Although banks may offer an added measure of professionalism and security, it’s not uncommon for […]
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Miscellaneous Tips
Posted on 19 July 2009.
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Bali Crisis and Information Center
Posted on 18 July 2009.
As we all are aware of the unprecedented disaster in South Asia and particularly in Aceh, Nias and its surrounding, we are pleased to inform you that on December 27, 2004 Bali Tourism Community comprising of all Tourism Associations, stakeholders and Bali Government Tourism Dept. in an emergency meeting resolved to form a BALI CRISIS […]
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Bali: An Overview
Posted on 18 July 2009.
Bali is an island of incredible mystery, beauty, enchantment, culture, hospitality, variety, and serenity; who wouldn’t fall under its irresistible spell? Bali’s spectacular beaches, volcanoes, lakes, temples, and terraced rice fields — combined with its deeply artistic roots and its legendary hospitality — have made it one of the most visited places on earth. The religion and culture of Bali […]
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Geography
Posted on 18 July 2009.
Located 8 degrees south of the equator in the midst of the 8,000 islands of the Indonesian archipelago, Bali measures approximately 140 km by 80 km and has an area of 5,620 square kilometers. Immediately east of Java, Bali is the first of the Sunda Islands. Its mountain range consists mostly of dormant and active […]
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Balinese Life
Posted on 18 July 2009.
The strong cultural identity of Bali is based on a combination of closely related elements that include its unique religion, its language, its castes, its community life, and its art. Although the official language is Indonesian, Balinese remains the everyday language of the people of the island. The ancient caste system — still alive but no longer of any official […]
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History
Posted on 18 July 2009.
It is believed that Bali’s first inhabitants came from China at the beginning of the Iron Age, around 3,000 BC. Some Buddhist inscriptions date from the 9th century AD; it was only in the 11th century that Hindu influence from Java began to make its mark on the island. The 13th century saw the emergence […]
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Welcome to Bali
Welcome to the the Bali Tourism Board, the voice of Bali's tourism industry! As one of the prime tourist destinations of the world, the extraordinarily unique island of Bali virtually ensures a great holiday for backpackers and VIPs alike! From hostels to award-winning world-class resorts, Bali has it all! Come and experience Bali's one-of-a-kind culture and the natural hospitality of her people.
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