Useful Things to know about Bali
Why do people visit Bali? I wish I could I say it’s just surf, sand and sun.
But there is more to this paradise island off the Indian Ocean than just endless white beaches, crystal clear waters and beach massages. Come sundown, the beaches come alive with endless partying that goes on till sunrise.
But if beach bar hopping or reggae music is not something you enjoy, Bali’s picturesque scenery is another big draw. Think green cascading rice fields, fuchsia sunsets, and tiered pagodas on Hindu temples.
And best of all, I reckon Bali is a place I can ‘spend as much as I want’.
Read more from travelers who have enjoyed Bali here.
More popular spots in Bali
South
- Depasar (capital city)
- Jimbaran
- Kuta (shopping and nightlife, touristy)
- Legian (surf beach)
- Nusa Dua (many high-end resorts)
- Tanah Lot (temples and plush hotels)
Central
- Ubud
- Sayan (stunning padi field terraces)
East
- Amed (a quiet fishing village)
- Padang Bai
Other quick facts:
Population: About 3 million
Languages: Bahaasa Indonesian
Religion: 95% are Hindus, the rest are Christians, Muslims and Buddhists.
Bali Time: Bali Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours
Currency: Rupiah. In notes of 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000. Coins 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000
Electricity: Most hotels use 220 volts, 50 cycles. Round, 2-pronged slim plugs are used.
Accomodation: Range from 5-star resorts to jungle cabins to budget hotels.
Credit Cards: Major credit cards are generally accepted in hotels. Also American dollar traveller's cheques.
Driver's License: You must be over 18 years old to hire a card and must have an International Driver's License or a License fro ASEAN countries.
Taxis:
Taksi Praja : 289191, 289090
Taksi Bali : 701111
Emergancy Numbers
Ambulance : 118
Fire : 113
Police : 110
Search & Rescue : 51111
Red Cross : 26465
Telephone
Country code for Indonesia: 62
Bali has 6 telephone area codes. Phone numbers beginning with 08 are usually mobile phones.
