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Hidden gems in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)

Skip the tourist circuit. These Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.

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Top spots in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)

  • Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance

    Culture

    Uluwatu

    Cliff temple, sunset fire-dance ceremony at 6pm.

  • Tegallalang Rice Terraces

    Outdoors

    Ubud

    Stepped paddies, swing photo spots, coconuts at the top.

  • Canggu Beach

    Outdoors

    Canggu

    Beginner-friendly surf at Batu Bolong, beach bonfires at sunset.

Where to eat

  • Locavore

    $$$$

    Modern Indonesian · Ubud

    Asia's 50 Best — 8-course tasting from 95% local ingredients.

  • Warung Mak Beng

    $

    Balinese · Sanur

    One menu since 1941: fried fish, soup, rice — go for lunch.

  • Naughty Nuri's

    $$

    BBQ · Ubud

    Smoky pork ribs and Anthony Bourdain's favourite martini.

  • Crate Café

    $$

    Café · Canggu

    Famous Canggu brunch queue — açaí bowls and big-portion smashed avos.

Frequently asked

  • Locals' under-the-radar picks include Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Canggu Beach. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.

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