Because the island is located in the tropics, influenced by the ocean, the climate is mild and rainy, the soil is very fertile, the seasons are green, the flowers are in full bloom and the trees are towering. Flower of life in Bali is decorated with flowers everywhere, so the island is called "Flower Island" and enjoys the reputation of "South China Sea Paradise" and "Fairy Island". Most of the island is mountainous, with mountains criss-crossing, high in the east and low in the west. There are four or five volcanic peaks with complete cones, among which Agung Volcano (Bali Peak) is the highest point on the island, with an altitude of 3142m, and there is an active volcano Batoul Volcano erupted in 1963 nearby. Shanur, Nushadur and Kuda beaches on the island are the most beautiful beaches on the island. The sand here is fine, the beach is wide and the sea is blue and clear. Tourists from all over the world come here every year.
Woodcut statues in Hindu temples in Bali
Due to the historical influence of Indian culture and religion, most residents in Bali believe in Hinduism, which is the only place in Indonesia that believes in Hinduism. However, Hinduism here is not the same as Hinduism in India. It is a combination of Hindu teachings and Bali customs, and is called Bali Hinduism. Residents mainly worship the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and Buddhism Sakyamuni, as well as the sun god, water god, fire god and wind god. Christians have temples in their homes, communities and villages, and there are more than12,500 temples in the whole island. Therefore, the island is also known as the "Island of Thousand Temples". One of the most famous is Baisha Jiling Temple, which has a history of thousands of years. The mausoleum temple was built on the hillside of Agung volcano, which is called "the navel of the world", and dedicated to this volcano god who erupts intermittently. The hierarchical stone carving architecture of the mausoleum temple is similar to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Bali is not only beautiful and charming in natural scenery, but also famous for its colorful culture and social customs. Balinese classical dance is elegant and colorful, which has a unique position in the world dance art and is also a wonderful flower in Indonesian national dance. Among them, lion dance and sword dance are the most representative.
People wear gorgeous traditional clothes,
Attend the opening ceremony of Bali Art Festival.
Sculptures (wood carvings, stone carvings), paintings and handicrafts in Bali are also famous for their exquisite skills and unique styles. Exquisite statues and reliefs of wood and stone can be seen everywhere on the island, so the island is also called "the island of art". Mas is a famous wood carving center on the island. Paintings in Bali are unique, mostly painted on burlap or white canvas with glue and mineral pigments. The theme is based on rural scenery and people's living customs, with strong local color. Therefore, Bali is called "Island of Poetry" and "Greece of the East". Niaomu, located in the center of the island, is a painting center. Many historical relics and huge oil paintings are preserved in the museum.
Near Birdwood, there is a square thousand-year-old cave-ivory cave, which is only two or three meters deep and is carved with lifelike statues. There are four famous stone statues on Jiawei Mountain, with five shrines in front of them. Halfway up the mountain, there is a presidential palace in Brazil, which is cold and light.
Bali xiangdong temple
A Buddha statue.
In the middle of the island, there is a famous monkey temple in Yi Sheng, where monkeys are in droves. In the north, there is a scenic Lake Biduku. The famous Jingdamani has a cool climate, from which you can see Batu volcano whose peak is shrouded in mist all year round. Lake Ba Du at the foot of Ba Du Mountain is also famous for its beautiful scenery. Long Ge Palace in the southeast of the island is the seat of the famous ancient Balinese court. The palace is magnificent, surrounded by a moat, and the roof is painted with portraits of prisoners when they are punished. In Danale, on the southwest coast of the island, there is a temple built on the shore highland. Due to the long-term wave erosion, this place is 25 meters away from the island, forming an island. Whenever the tide rises, Zhou Yu seems to rise and fall in the waves, just like a palace in the water.
Bali residents hold nearly 200 religious festivals every year, and each festival is full of songs and dances. Due to the customs of Bali, the scenery is beautiful. Therefore, it also enjoys many nicknames, such as the island of god, the island of devil, the island of Rome, the island of beauty, the island of heaven, the island of magic, the island of flowers and so on. In the natural sciences, 1869, biologist Wallace also found that Bali is the "last point" of the Asian continent, and typical Asian animals are distributed to this day. In Lombok, the animals belong to Oceania, which is separated from the east by a strait with a width of less than 40 kilometers.
Bali's economy is dominated by agriculture, rich in rice, corn, coconut and coffee. Agricultural production is mostly carried out in the form of collective cooperation.