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24 pictures that will make you want to visit Bali

Bamboo bungalows, lush rows of rice paddies and lively surfing scenes await
View from Uluwatu Temple located at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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In decades past, Bali has bloomed into one of Indonesia's inescapable destinations, drawing in the crowds with a promise of a spiritual oasis. But between the arrival of every new whip-smart Bali hotel, villa, beach club, or wellness retreat, the true essence of the destination is far from lost – canang sari offerings, temple ceremonies, and especially tempeh can still be found at every corner. Though it usually doesn't take much to persuade travellers to visit Bali, these images will surely make anyone want to hop on the next flight. So what are you waiting for?

  • Petirtaan or bathing structure with holy spring water at Tirta Empul Temple.
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    Petirtaan, or bathing structure, with holy spring water at Tirta Empul Temple.

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    Bali’s winding streets are dominated by overhanging trees and motorbikes.

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    Sunrise at an Ubud market.

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    Agriculture thrives in Bali's fertile soil and humid tropical climate.

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    Towering palm trees in front of a volcano in Bali.

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    Aura House is tucked within the shady forest, evoking a dramatic jungle fantasy.

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    A Balinese Hindu temple, or pura, situated on the slope of Mount Lempuyang.

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    A picturesque ride on the beach at sunset. 

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    Vivid colors in the coastal village of Tejakula.

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    Tirta Empul, a Hindu Balinese water temple.

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    Sitting area, designed by Linda Garland, with a view of the ocean at a Minang house in Candi Dasa.

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    View from Uluwatu Temple, located at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. 

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    Preparations are underway for the Galungan festival.

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    Fisherman with the catch of the day to be served at one of the restaurants at Desa Potato Head.

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    Inside a temple in Bali.

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    A team of highly skilled Balinese carvers.

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    Daily life in Tenganan, one of the ancient villages on the island of Bali.

  • A view of palm trees in Bali

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    Boho-chic interior at the Island Houses in Seminyak.

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    Millennium Bridge, one of the longest bamboo bridges in Asia, features a Minangkabau-inspired roof.

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    Balinese residents prepare for the Usaba Dalem ceremony by installing penjors, decorated bamboo poles, along the roads.

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    Austin A40 Devon automobile beneath the palms of Bali.

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    Offerings to the gods at Tirta Empul Temple.

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    Green School Bali was conceived as a new model for sustainable education in 2006 by John and Cynthia Hardy.

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