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Place of interest: Buleleng
Overview
Most of the north coast falls under the regency of Buleleng, the
capital city of which, Singaraja, was once Bali's chief port. This
long contact with outside influences in reflected in the ethnic
diversity of its population and as a starting place for new artistic
developments, which later spread south. The ruling house came to
power in the 17th century and conquered parts of Karangasem,
Jembrana and East Java, forming an alliance with Mengwi that lasted
until the end of the 18th century when Karangasem returned to power
and took Buleleng. During the mid 1800s the Dutch defeated Buleleng
in their first attempt to take Bali, making Singaraja the island's
first capital, as evident in the abundance of colonial architecture
that remains standing there to this day.
Banjar Hot Spring
Located 10 km west of Lovina beach, the natural hot spring is
surrounded by jungle mostly by bamboos and a well maintain
restaurant. Consisting of three different sized pools, the
green-yellow sulfur water pour from dragon shaped pipes that varying
in temperature and height.
Celukan Bawang
A port located just 40 km of the main coastal west of Singaraja.
Celukan Bawang receives timber and cement from Kalimantan and Java.
Here you may catch Bugis schooners trading between Bali and
Kalimantan. The port is also used by the Oil Company ARBN as a
supply base for its offshore drilling explorations.
Gedong Kirtya
Thousands of ancient Balinese letters in form of chronicle, kakawin
(old Balinese poetry), geguritan, and is written on the palm leaf,
stored in the original building that was built in 1928.
Gitgit
Bali's most spectacular waterfall with 45-meter free falls water,
easily accessible by 500 meters walking from parking through coffee
plantation and rice field. Supported by the forest around the site,
the water volume remain steady all year around. For those who has
more time to spend, bring your bath towel and swimsuit to have a
refreshing swim on the clear water beneath the water fall or the
small river down the stream.
Jagaraga
A battle of Puputan Jagaraga in 16 August 1849 made Jagarag fall
into a superior Dutch infantry and artillery force. Jagaraga was the
stronghold of Gusti Ketut Jelantik and his army before then, who
defied two large and well-armed expeditions in 1846 and 1848 This 16
August 1849 battle was known as Puputan Jagaraga.A number of temples
are found on this , all featuring effusive, cunning, and mischievous
carvings A fantastic ride, with archaic villages surrounded by
vegetation not found anywhere else on Bali. The most impressive
temple is its Pura Dalem that featuring carved comic-strip panels of
cyclists, Balinese flying kites, dog fighting airplanes, fishermen
hooking a whale, a Dutch steamer, long-nosed Dutchmen in a Model-T
Ford held up by a bandit with a horse pistol, and mammoth fish
swallowing a canoe.
Jayaprana Grave Site
The Jayaprana's grave is inside a temple behind glass, with figures
of the betrayed Brahman and his bride. It can be reach after an our
drive west from of Singaraja and 10 minutes climbing up steep
concrete steps from the south side of the road main road. Jayaprana
and his beloved Layonsari story of life is consider similar to the
western Romeo and Juliet.
Lovina
As most of tourist amenities in northern Bali are located in this
black sand beach make the area become the major tourist base in
exploring northern Bali. Going out fishing or sightings of dolphins
leaping with the local fishermen, or just having a beach massage, do
an easy snorkeling of reef close the beach or just read you favorite
book while sun-bathing would be things to do on your spare time of
exploration. Bars and night pubs with live music are available if
you miss them.
Mundukmati idup
Munduk is the largest of a series of mountain villages that includes
Gobleg, Gesing, and Umejero located south of Singaraja. With an
elevationof 800 meters above sea level, it has great natural beauty
of coffee, cocoa, clove, vanilla, and tobacco gardens.
Pemuteran
A secluded, tidy, black-sand, scenic beach leads to some of the
island's best snorkeling and diving spots is located 40 km west of
Lovina. Several moderate to high price accommodation are available
for divers who common visitors to admire reef and corals including
the reserve marine ones.
Pulaki
The temple was built to commemorate the arrival of the Javanese
saint-priest Nirartha to Bali in the early 16th century. Only 25
metes from the sea , the large, dramatic temple is sit in front
cliffs tower that surrounded by jungle and overrun by hordes of
aggressive monkeys.
Singaraja Town
Today is the capital of Buleleng regency, the name of Singaraja
means 'lion king', a name commemorating a palace built in 1604 by
Raja Panji Sakti. Since the 10th century, traders from all over Asia
have stop at port of Buleleng to trade arms, opium and 'kepang' for
fresh water, food, livestock, and slaves. A great impact of the
traders groups can still be witness in the cultural life of the
city. Many imposing residences and examples of European architecture
still stand, reminders of Singaraja's former grandeur as the Dutch
capital of Nusa Tenggara covering Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat and Nusa
Tenggara Timur. The island's capital than moved to Denpasar in 1958.
Tamblingan, Lake
The smallest and most peaceful lake in Bali offers some nice
trekking spot within the preserve forests. By the local, it is a
refreshing fishing spot meanwhile kayaking around the lake is
available for tourists.
Yeh Sanih
Known by the locals as a recreation site since the early 30s, Yeh
Sanih offers attraction of natural swimming pool of clear, fresh,
cool water beside a shady seaside with black-sand beach.
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