20 Recommended Tourist Attractions In Denpasar Bali Indonesia

Tourist destinations in Bali are very diverse for you to explore while on vacation. One of them is in the capital of Bali province, Denpasar which presents many tourist attractions to visit. If you only have a little time for a vacation, traveling around the city of Denpasar can't hurt, loh! The following Cove will recommend 20 tourist attractions in Denpasar that are contemporary, suitable for visiting if you have a short vacation time.

20 tourist attractions in Denpasar

Bali Mangrove Forest

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Bali is famous for the beauty of its diverse beaches, ranging from tourist beaches to beaches rarely touched by tourists. However, it is not a beach that will be recommended as a tourist spot in Denpasar for the first time, you can visit the Bali Mangrove Forest located on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai.

This one tourist spot in Denpasar is also close to two beaches at once, namely Kelan Beach and German Beach. The area of the Bali Mangrove Forest tour is around 1,300 hectares with the main attraction being the beautiful mangrove forest.

In the Bali Mangrove Forest, you can walk down a 2 km long bridge with mangrove views on the right and left. In order to have more fun, you are recommended to come to the Bali Mangrove Forest in the afternoon because it is not too hot and you can travel while waiting for the sunset.

Sanur Beach

Most people aim to travel to the beach of Bali to enjoy the view of the sunset. Unlike Sanur Beach, this tourist spot in Denpasar actually presents a beautiful view of the sunrise. Therefore, you are advised to go to Sanur Beach in the morning before sunrise.

Sanur Beach has an 8 km long coastline that can be followed. In addition to going down the beach and swimming, you can rent a canoe to enjoy the excitement of traveling on Sanur Beach. There are also other water tourism activities at Sanur Beach, such as snorkeling and diving.

Badung Market

Who says we can't travel to public places like the market? In Bali there is Badung Market which is often a tourist attraction. Why is that? Badung Market is far from the stereotype of other traditional markets that are sloppy. On the other hand, Badung Market has become a heritage icon in the city of Denpasar because of its cleanliness. It is not uncommon for many tourists to take advantage of Badung Market as a photo spot. Of course, in addition to photos, you can also go around to the shops in Pasar Badung and shop.

Bali Museum

The next tourist attraction in Denpasar is the Bali Museum as a famous educational tour in the city of Denpasar. At the Bali Museum, you can find several arts, ancient manuscripts, paintings, puppets, and so on. At the Bali Museum you can immediately understand what Balinese culture is like.

The place is divided into 3 parts or pages. First, the external page or also known as Jaba. Second, the middle page or Jaba Tengah. Third, the inner page or Jeroan. Established in 1910, the architecture of the Bali Museum is very unique because it is shaped like a Pura as a place of worship for the Hindu community in Bali and a Puri or palace. To enter the Bali Museum, you will be charged a ticket of Rp25,000 per person. While for students, you only need to pay Rp 5,000.

Bung Karno Museum

Bung Karno Museum is another tourist attraction in Denpasar. Located on Jalan Raya Puputan, Denpasar City, the Bung Karno Museum is an educational tourist attraction worth visiting if you are curious about how Bung Karno lived.

This tourist spot consists of 4 floors, each of which has a different place. The first floor is dedicated as a library containing favorite books from the first President of Indonesia as well as some speeches written by him. On the 2nd floor you will find relics from Bung Karno. When you enter the 3rd floor, you will see dozens of paintings and photos of Bung Karno. Meanwhile, on the 4th floor there is a replica of Bung Karno's resting place.

Attack Island

Visiting a small island found in Bali can be one of the alternative tourist destinations. Serangan Island is one of the islands in Bali that you can visit by land using a private vehicle because of the connecting bridge. On Serangan Island, you can visit a fishing village whose inhabitants are from the Bugis tribe. Well, Serangan Island is located in South Denpasar. You can also learn about the history of the Fishing Village.

I AM BALI - 3D Museum Upside Down

Tourist attractions that offer instagramable photo spots are very popular. One of them is that you can come to I AM BALI which is a 3D interactive museum. You can explore photo styles by using 3-dimensional drawings. Not only that, at I AM BALI there is an upside down room that is interesting enough to be used as a photo spot because of its uniqueness.

Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Center

You can learn and discover many arts in Bali, including at Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Center. The location of Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Center is in the middle of the city, so it is quite easy for you to reach. What is there at Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Center? For art lovers, you can indulge your eyes by seeing Kecak Dance, Gamelan Music, Barong Dance, and other art shows every day from 7.30 - 15.30 WITA.

When there is no special show, you can visit Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Center for free. Meanwhile, a tariff or entrance ticket will be charged when there is a special art show.

Le Mayeur Museum

The museum that presents other works of art for you to visit as a tourist attraction in Denpasar is the Le Mayeur Museum. All the paintings on display in this museum are the remains of Andrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpes, a Belgian painter. It is said that the beauty of the island of Bali fascinated him until finally he painted a lot about the beauty of Bali.

In the Le Mayeur Museum there are approximately 88 paintings by the Belgian artist. Not only paintings, you can find relics to carved statues. The entrance fee to this museum is very affordable, it is enough to pay Rp. 10 thousand to see the various beauties of Bali that are expressed through writing.

Mertasari Beach

Sitting in the gazebo while relaxing looking at the view of the beach is very pleasant. You can do that when visiting Mertasari Beach because there are already several gazebos that can be rented by tourists. While enjoying the view, you can occasionally swim and walk along Mertasari Beach. Don't forget to still enjoy the sunset in the Mertasari Beach area. Just pay IDR 25 thousand for the entrance ticket, you can directly enjoy the view of Mertasari beach.

Kertalangu Cultural Village

Seeing directly how the Balinese people live in the Kertalangu Cultural Village. It is located on Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, East Denpasar. This tourist spot in Denpasar has an area of 80 hectares of paddy fields so it is a beautiful sight to enjoy. Not only do you see and learn about the daily life of Balinese people, you can also develop the economy of the people of Kertalangu Cultural Village by buying various food products or local herbal ingredients typical of the local village.

Tortoise and Turtle Conservation Center

Conservation of turtles and turtles as a tourist attraction in Denpasar is quite popular. In addition to being fun, visiting the turtle and turtle conservation also adds to knowledge. For those of you who are on vacation with your family, this one must be on the list!

Located on Jalan Tukad Wisata, South Denpasar, in this conservation center you can find a variety of species of turtles and turtles. Later, these turtles and turtles will be released into the sea when they are old enough. The release of turtles and turtles can't be random, lol! In this place you can also take photos directly with turtles and turtles. Definitely under the supervision of the staff so that the animals in the conservation do not experience stress.

Fingerprint Painting Museum

What do you think when you hear Fingerprint Painting Museum? Dozens of canvases with pictures of fingerprints or something? The answer is, no. This museum does not keep a collection of fingerprints.

The history of this place was built by Gede Ngurah Rai Pemecutan in 1993. It was named the Fingerprint Museum because Gede Ngurah Rai Pemecutan thought that fingers could be used as a tool to paint beautiful paintings. He himself once experienced a failure in painting, then the painting was improved using his fingers and gave a beautiful result. For this reason, Gede Ngurah Rai named this tourist spot as the Fingerprint Painting Museum.

Shark Attractions

In addition to turtle and turtle conservation, tourist spots in Denpasar also offer shark breeding tours. The fish that are considered ferocious can even invite you to swim with them, lol! Don't worry, if you want to interact with a white shark in captivity, it must be in accordance with the procedures and under the supervision of the staff.

The beach area at the Shark Tourism Object is still very beautiful. If you are afraid of swimming with sharks, you can really go snorkeling to the underwater area to see the amazing view.

Kumbasari Art Market

Want to buy souvenirs at the market? Try visiting the Kumbasari Art Market which is also famous as a place for souvenirs in Denpasar, Bali. There are many special Balinese art products that are interesting for you to wholesale to your home town as souvenirs. In addition to the many varieties of souvenirs, of course the Kumbasari Art Market has slanted prices, making you spend more frugally!

Bajra Sandhi Renon

The building that was made to commemorate Indonesia's independence is considered unique because its shape is similar to a pagoda for a place of worship. Many people do consider this building as a place of worship for Buddhists. However, this building was originally a historical monument. You can come to this place by paying an entrance fee of Rp. 25 thousand per person. Bajra Sandhi Renon is also equipped with several facilities such as a dining area and a library.

Sakenan Temple

There are many temples in Bali to worship. For those of you who are curious to see the worship process of Hindus, you can visit some temples in Bali. One of the temples that is also a tourist attraction in Denpasar is Pura Sakenan. This tourist spot is 10 km from the center of Denpasar City. Many visitors come to Pura Sakenan because of its architectural beauty with a long history because it was built during the Majapahit Kingdom.

Great Jagatnatha Temple

Besides Sakenan Temple, in East Denpasar there is also another temple that is frequently visited by tourists. Its name is Pura Agung Jagatnatha, located right next to the Denpasar Bali Museum. So, in one location you can visit two tourist attractions at once. Well, to enter Pura Agung Jagatnatha you will not be charged an entrance fee, but if you want to make a donation for the maintenance of the Pura it is very much allowed!

Puputan Field

You might be able to do yoga in the morning while enjoying the atmosphere of Bali. However, for those of you who have a hobby of running, maybe going to Lapangan Puputan can be an alternative to keep your vacation healthy. In addition to running or jogging, you can also play badminton at this Puputan Field. Not only that, after jogging you can immediately have a picnic in the surrounding area because the place is quite spacious.

Hardy's Sanur

Visiting a local supermarket that only exists in Bali can include a tour, lol! One of the famous local supermarkets in Bali is Hardy's located in Sanur. Although there are many branches, in the Denpasar area this supermarket is visited by many tourists. In addition to shopping for daily necessities, at Hardy's you can buy jewelry, clothes, and even books. Very complete and interesting isn't it?