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Uluwatu Temple The famous Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese Hindu sea temple. The temple has been built at the edge of a 70-meter-high cliff projecting into the sea. Earlier, a small temple was claimed to have existed. The structure has significantly been expanded over the centuries. A traditional ‘Kecak dance’ performance based on the ‘Ramayana’ is performed daily in the temple. Nowadays; the temple is mostly inhabited by monkeys. Seminyak Seminyak, a breathtaking beach resort area in Bali at its southern end, has many luxury hotels, villas and spas, as well as high-end shopping and restaurants. The beaches are of gray sand and have good surfing conditions. Sanur Sanur, a small seaside town, is located at the southeast area of the island of Bali. The stretch of beach in this place offers shallow waters. The Pura Blanjong temple is located here; which was built from coral and has inscriptions dating from the 10th century The town offers fishing boats for the visitors, and a paved cycling path. The town’s main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries (offering both traditional and modern art) and restaurants. Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) Goa Gajah also known as the Elephant Cave is located on the island of Bali near Ubud. It was built in the 9th century and served as a sanctuary. The temple is said to be a place for meditation. It is surrounded by many folklore stories. The site of the temple is characterised by menacing faces that are carved into the stone - whose purpose is assumed to ward off of evil spirits. Pura Besakih Pura Besakih is a temple located in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung in eastern Bali. It is the most important, the largest and the holiest temple of the Hindu religion in Bali, and one of a series of Balinese temples. The stone bases the temple resemble that of megalithic stepped pyramids, which date back to at least 2,000 years. It is perched nearly 1000 meters up on the side of the mountain. The temple has been built on six levels, terraced up the slope. The entrance is marked by a split gateway and beyond it is the gateway to the temple’s second courtyard. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Mandala Suci Wenara Wana also known as the Monkey Forest Ubud is the sanctuary or the natural habitat of the Balinese long tailed Monkey (Macaca fascicularis). The Monkey Forest lies within the territory of the village of Padangtegal, which owns it. The residents of the village view the Monkey Forest and its monkeys as an important spiritual, economic, educational, and conservation center for the village.