Every fast-developing tourist destination in the world has two sides to its blades. The first area and surely the most popular one is known as mass tourism places such as Kuta or Seminyak.

Everyone who has stayed in Bali will have experienced at least one of these areas, are crowded with tourists and its facilities and other, and the area is still rural and offers an elaborate panorama. Has everyone that has stayed in Kuta, made a trip to Bali's northern part to see the national park, or have they been to Singaraja, Lovina, Menjangan or Candi Dasa in east Bali?

Unfortunately it is sad but true that plenty of the tourists coming to the island of God only see it as a low-cost island with great opportunities for food and spa treatments.

The following article is aimed at all those people who so far have not heard or have ignored Bali's other side, the wonderful culture, the outstanding fauna and flora, and the opportunity to chill out in a segregated area.

It is directed at all those who are looking for a chance to take great walks, hikes, or cycling tours in a cool, fresh area that is 1,500 meters or more above sea level in an outstanding mountainous area. It has been written for all those who are looking for an opportunity to see wild dolphins, buffalo races, deer, or fantastic marina wildlife in some of the great snorkeling areas that are just waiting to be explored.

Last but by no means least this article is addressed to all those people who want to cross the Kuta, Legian, or Seminyak and increase their knowledge by experiencing the second face of Bali, the traditional and original face. We hope you are one of these people.

In the regency Karangasem in the northwest of Bali, lies Candi Dasa, it is a great place to stay overnight and the perfect place to start explorations of the many cultural highlights which are nestled around this area. In addition to this, Candi Dasa has some extremely charming restaurants and reasonable hotel accommodations. Close to Candi Dasa, nestled to the hill around this area, you can find Tenganan Village.

The traditions and practices of this village may sound very strange to you but isn't worth seeing a village where only the inhabitants are allowed to marry each other and visitors of the village are prohibited from staying overnight.

The Taman Ujung Water Palace and Tirta Gangga are former are worth visiting while in the eastern part of Bali Island. Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali's 9 key temples that faces a variety of lakes, mountains, and oceans is also located close to Candi Dasa and should not be missed during your Bali trip. It is worth taking a driver and staying overnight in Candi Dasa, a wonderful place located east coast of Bali Island.