Some people might boast about how beautiful Ubud is. Believe it or not, this place offers even more than a beauty. Terraced rice fields and mountains are surely some of the views that you can enjoy around Bali villas for rent in Ubud but this place is also the perfect place to see the real traditional Balinese dances and dramas. Started in the early 1920s the Balinese royal family, who has been living in Ubud until now, ensured that the most talented teachers of dance, music and drama were brought to Ubud to entertain the king and pass on their knowledge. Just about 15 minutes drive from Ubud, in a place called Bona village, you can experience watching the performance of Bali's most talented dancers and musicians.
Ubud has a cooler temperature and is quieter with the streets which are less crowded than the other urban parts of Bali. Staying at a Bali villa for rent in the central of Ubud will always be convenient because you can get around on foot easily. The central of Ubud only has three main streets: Raya Ubud, Monkey Forest and Hanoman. The famous Ubud market is located at the corner of Monkey Forest and Raya Ubud street. At Ubud Market you can find a number of stalls selling colorful and different kinds of woodcarvings, batik shirts, sarongs and souvenirs. On Monkey Forest street, there are a number of art galleries and cafes. Hanoman street, which runs parallel to Monkey Forest street, is a bit quieter and more pleasant for walking.
Staying at a Bali villa for rent in Ubud also gives you an opportunity to visit several temples and historical sites which are located within a convenient distance. The Elephant Cave is one of the places worth visiting. The center piece is a ninth-century cave with an ornately carved mouth of a demon as the entrance. This site is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage. The next place is Gunung Kawi (Poet Mountain), Tampak Siring, a burial complex of King Anak Wungsu and his many wives. The location is at the bottom of a steep valley and can only be reached by climbing down 371 steps. Besides the historical sites, Ubud Monkey Forest will also make a visit worth remembering. This natural forest is inhabited by wild monkeys who often steal cameras, bananas or even handbags. Yet these monkeys also give fun entertainment for the visitors.
