THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Ubud
Best Free Things to Do in Ubud
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- geseilerSanta Cruz, CA31 contributionsWe combined the hike with bird watching. Even in late September it can be very hot. And crowded. But it was quite pleasant and we saw many unusual birds.Written 10 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yolo1337Stavanger, Norway571 contributionsBeautiful temple in the middle of busy ubud.
Worth taking a look inside.
Looks amazing in the night with all the lights and water.Written 9 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kristen777Perth, Australia130 contributionsOpen and operating after fire a couple of weeks back in one of the buildings, is worth a little wander but mainly selling the same trinkets in every other stall, nothing terribly unique but some little cute bits. Not much in the way of true local art unfortunately.Written 12 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China175,924 contributionsThis is a rural area north of Jl. Raya Ubud that is within close proximity to the city centre and a convenient opportunity to walk through working rice fields as part of visits to Ubud. In addition to seeing rice paddies and an impressive water irrigation system, there are numerous villas and some neat little coffee shops and cafes built up along the walkways.
We very much enjoyed a morning walking through the Kajeng Rice Fields recently, including a great stop at the cute little place called Brick Wurang where we were served sweet Banana juice drinks and an order of lumpia while enjoying views of the rice fields. Allow at least 1.5 hours to walk the fields and have a cafe stop before returning to the city centre.Written 18 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sam T5 contributionsA nice place to wander around and admire the architecture and culptures. Very good dances in the evenings. It can get a bit crowded though.Written 9 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Exploration37792Boston, MA1 contributionMy wife and I visited this gallery with the assistance of our driver. It was well worth the visit. The gallery exhibited a diverse selection of local artists. And the art was of very high quality. The sales process was very good and our sales person was helpful, while not utilzing any high pressure tactics.
If you are interested in purchasing art that provides good memories of Bali, this gallery is the place to go. And do not be afraid to negotiate but be reasonable with your approach.Written 16 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - gomastroGreenock, UK226 contributionsThe 'tour' takes 5 minutes with lots of tea and coffee to taste at the end. As coffee drinkers were were keen to buy some but ended up leaving with several different teas. We tried them when we returned home and to our surprise they tasted as good as they did when we tasted them at the plantation which often isn't the case. I would say the tea is a powder and while not as sweet as when we tasted it at the plantation (the teas were very sweet) it is sweeter than we would normally take our tea.Written 23 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China175,924 contributionsThis is a large western style supermarket along Jalan Raya Sanggingan. Parking available, opening hours 7.30am to 10pm daily. They carry a nice selection of fresh fruit, veg along with canned foods, coffee, drinks, wine, snacks and much of what you'd expect to find at your local supermarket back home. You'll find a good range of international products to complement local Bali and Indonesia food and drink brands.Written 12 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joe B6 contributionsReally gorgeous temple more r less opposite Murni's Warung. Lovely carvings and great atmosphere above the sacred river.Written 28 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sharon OCaloundra, Queensland, Australia38 contributionsI stopped by this shop after noticing it when walking into main area. I was pleased to buy earrings and wooden mementos. Whilst it was more expensive than tourism centre, the quality and uniqueness was just what I was looking for as a memento of my first trip to Ubud.
The owners were very welcoming.
( There is a lovely walk opposite side of the road, Campuhan river walk)Written 18 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - amr100Wellington, New Zealand1,027 contributionsAlways a lovely walk - and good to see rice fields without huge amounts of villas (yet). I walk from the main street and usually stop at the excellet Sweet Orange Warung - and then coming back down go via Jl Kajeng and and the markets. Easy walk (just a little dodgy 'bridge' just off the main street).
And the best thing - is that it still isn't as well known as some others - so not too many people.Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Soraya0513Budapest, Hungary1,428 contributionsIt starts in the busy city centre of Ubud. As first look at the arrow way is not promising but after a few hundred meter you will arrive the relaxed rice fields. Take your time to get away from noisy Ubud centre and enjoy this hidden gem where you can find some cool local restaurants.Written 30 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AZCasualTravelerMesa, AZ2,438 contributionsThe Peliatan Royal Palace is an ancient Palace in the Ubud region of Indonesia that was built around the 17th century. A section of the palace is open for public viewing. Our small group tour had booked a tour of the palace grounds area (exterior only), dinner in the evening and a barong dance performance after dinner.
The Palace, although ancient, appears well maintained and the grounds area are also well maintained. The dinner that was served is the traditional Indonesian fare and was both good and tasty. After dinner, a very nice Barong dance performance with typical Indonesian music was given. Both the dancers and musicians gave a very good performance. The Palace was well worth the visit.Written 14 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David OSydney, Australia14 contributionsLots of space. Beautiful setup. Nice and breezy. The service was really good. The food was great. Our timing wasn’t great because we arrived at the same time of two buses full of tourists and we missed our chance of sitting on the bamboo booths on top of the pond.Written 12 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Riani M6 contributionsThe location is close to the monkey forest, in front of the Komaneka resort. Don't hesitate to come here, all the goods are good quality.Written 15 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
