Ubud Bali

Ubud is remarkable in the middle of the Bali Island. For more than a century it has been in the island preeminent centre for fine arts , dance and music. While it once was a haven for scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians. Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk it busy sidewalks everyday. Elegant five stars hotel and sprawling mansions now stand on it's outskirts, overlooking the most prize view in Bali.

Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe element of global society. Ubud is now ruined. Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draw people who add something , people who are actively involved in art , nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism, "alternative modalities" and more.

Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you are visiting Bali, if you are looking for culture, comfort, natural and inspiration. Ubud is surrounded by most of things that bring people to Bali , scenic rice field, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temple, palaces, rivers, cheep accommodation and unique luxioury hotels. And it's central location it makes easy to get from Ubud to the mountain , beach , and major towns.