Top Rated Attractions in Denpasar

Located in the heart of Denpasar, this ancient temple lies in the village of Gerenceng. It is about 800 meters to the west of the main vein running through the bustling city. The temple represents the oldest temple in the Denpasar city region. In the temple are two main shrines worthy of mention: Candi Kusuma and Candi Rengat. They are constructed from red brick and slim-lined, reminiscent of East Javanese shrines from the Majapahit era (12th-14th century AD). They function as gateways separating the inner and outer sanctums of the temple.

With an aim to provide a sanctuary and safe haven for turtles, the Turtle Conservation and Education Centre strives to shed light on the gentle creatures through a host of activities. Tourists can observe the endangered species and can also adopt turtles to subsequently release them into the ocean. Drop by and admire these resilient creatures which thrive in a protected environment.

A wonderful place to get away from it all, Sanur Beach is a stretch of golden sand is located on Bali's southeastern coast. Sanur, a sleepy shoreline, exudes a truly timeless aura. Take your pick from the many water activities—parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, touring on glass-bottom boats, canoeing, jet-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming—or just bask in the brilliant sun. Palm trees line the beachfront and stalls sell everything from roasted corn to chess sets.

First launched in the summer of 2015, the Bali Wake Park is the only venue dedicated to the sport of wakeboarding on the entire island. This thrilling wake park is built around a 5-hectare (12.35 acre) lake, with well-fitted cable systems, and invites wakeboarding enthusiasts from various corners of the world. While it may be a bit of a challenge for novice wakeboarders, the staff on site is incredibly helpful and smooth out any kinks you may face during your first wakeboarding experience. After an exciting session, tuck into Balinese delicacies at Made's Warung located in the park, or catch all the action from the mini bar that is perched on top of the lake.

This large complex houses theaters and galleries. Once a year it hosts The Bali Arts Festival (which runs from mid-June to mid-July). The center boasts paintings, a number of barongs and some sculptures. The main focus here are the stages: one outdoor amphitheater can seat up to 7,000. A much smaller outdoor stage, Tetaling, is the venue for more traditional village-style performances; the Wantilan is an indoor, in-the-round theater (where the audience sits on all three sides of the acting space) and the Ksriranawa stage is a proscenium stage seating 500. Performances of traditional as well as contemporary works are staged here.

This unique temple is dedicated to Sanghyang Widi. The shrine, which sits on top of the cosmic turtle and two serpents, comprises white coral. Walls are decorated with various carvings and scenes from traditional stories. Pura Jagatnatha is in frequent use and recently opened up to the public. Two major festivals held here each month celebrate the full and new moons. During the ceremonies, you get to watch frequent wayung kulit (shadow puppets) shows as well.