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First time in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) — what locals actually recommend
If it's your first weekend in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu), this is the locals' shortlist — the sights worth the queue, the food you can't skip, and the neighbourhood walks that show you the place.
Editor's pick
Top spots in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)
Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance
CultureUluwatu
Cliff temple, sunset fire-dance ceremony at 6pm.
Canggu Beach
OutdoorsCanggu
Beginner-friendly surf at Batu Bolong, beach bonfires at sunset.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
OutdoorsUbud
Stepped paddies, swing photo spots, coconuts at the top.
Where to eat
Crate Café
$$Café · Canggu
Famous Canggu brunch queue — açaí bowls and big-portion smashed avos.
Locavore
$$$$Modern Indonesian · Ubud
Asia's 50 Best — 8-course tasting from 95% local ingredients.
Naughty Nuri's
$$BBQ · Ubud
Smoky pork ribs and Anthony Bourdain's favourite martini.
Warung Mak Beng
$Balinese · Sanur
One menu since 1941: fried fish, soup, rice — go for lunch.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Canggu Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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