Bali is a popular travel destinations that people from around the world love to visit. Most people coming to Bali often visit only major attractions and popular spots. Meanwhile, bali still has so many hidden gems worth to explore. So aside from the many widely known tourist attractions, Bali still holds some secrets that are ready to be found. It’s the eastern part of Bali that is mostly underrated and less visited due to being a lesser known area.
Find hidden gems to explore in the eastern part of Bali
Most people visit Bali to visit beaches or tourist attractions that are already widely known. However, there are so many less-known places scattered around the island and are waiting to be explored. So here are several underrated places worth to explore in the eastern part of Bali:
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
This place is where you get to enjoy the sound of splashing waters in the middle of serene lush nature. You can enjoy the place by bathing on pristine pond. Kanto Lampo Waterfall is located in Beng Village in Gianyar Regency. Trekking to the site is not hard as it’s located close to the public settlement. The waterfall has the height of 15 meters and has only light stream. The most outstanding thing is the calming atmosphere you can enjoy to the fullest.
Goa Lawah Temple
There are many temples you can find in Bali and Goa Lawah Temple is among those that are less known and visited due to its more secluded location. Meanwhile, this temple is considered as one of the most important ones in Bali. Goa Lawah means bat caves and the temple represents a complex built around a cave opening that is inhabited by a group of bats. The temple is located in Klungkung regency and was built in the 11th century by Mpu Kuturan. You can see the outline of Nusa Penida Island from this place.
Bias Tugel Beach
This beach is located in Padangbai Village in Karangasem Regency. This beach is less-known due to its location that is quite far from the crowds. In addition, it’s also hidden by the coral hills so it’s more unfavorable for visitors to come. If you like a little more adventure during your vacation in Bali, come visit this place and discover many wondrous things that worth the journey. This place is secluded which means it’s perfect for you who seek serene spot overlooking stunning ocean scenery.
Taman Ujung Royal Palace
Taman Ujung is situated close to Candidasa Beach, a less-known beach in the eastern part of Bali. This place was once a resort park built in 1909 under the reign of the King of Karangasem. However, this place was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 and left abandoned until it’s rebuilt is 2003 and opened as tourist attraction. You will find classical architecture design of the building with beautiful sacred pond beneath the palace overlooking amazing scenery of the blue ocean on the Ujung Beach.