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Bali Tourism August 31, 2020

Bali has become a major tourist destination since the 80s. That’s when the real boom happened. The annual 9-13% increase of tourists coming to Bali since 2009 is only a legacy to the exposure made nearly two decades ago.

That increase correlated heavily with USA Government’s lifting its travel warning back in 2008. Since 2011, however, direct flights from China have played a more important role in Bali tourism than the US’s concern over the safety of its citizen. That year marked the day when for the first time China outranked Japan as the second biggest tourist exporter to Bali after Australia.

In 2013, 57.48% of tourists came from Asia Pacific (excluding those from South East Asia region that has its own category), followed by Europe with 22.19%, South East Asia countries (ASEAN) with 12.11%, and America 4.8% respectively. The rest is shared between African and Middle Eastern countries.

Indeed, statistically, China still has a long way to go before it can dethrone Australia as number one. However, given the increasing globetrotting trend in China, and love-hate relationships Australia has with Indonesia and Bali in particular (Schapelle Corby, anyone?), this is just a matter of “When?”, instead of “How?” Please also note that in 2013 alone, the total number of Chinese tourists is only half of the tourists from European countries combined together.

What Does It Mean to Bali Tourism?
We all need to study Mandarin that’s for sure. According to CNN, no less than 30,000 Chinese tourists came to the island last Lunar New Year (Year of the Whores Horse) and injected no less than 90 Million Dollars to Bali’s economy.
According to the same report, the Indonesia tourism board is currently trying to have reached a target of 1 million Chinese tourists by the end of 2014.
Boom. That’s a potential Bali tourism boom’s Second Coming, right there.
Soon, we may hear a lot of freelance drivers speaking broken Chinese instead of English everywhere in the island. Hotels, restaurants and clubs in Bali will need to carve special plans just to cater to these deep-pocketed, big spending and big-tipping Asians’ needs. Bali will need Mandarin-speaking tour guides and language teachers more than ever.

What Does it Mean to Real Estate Business?
Given that the real estate and property business is always being an offshoot of the Bali tourism industry, everything that happens in the latter will impact the former, sooner or later.

Today, we may not see a lot of Chinese buying property in Bali. However, I can already imagine, the makeshift signs placed by local makelar on electricity poles offering land for sale, villa for sale or villa for rent will have another space that reads 土地出售, 別墅出售 and 別墅出租 respectively. Yes, the day when those big-spender realize that instead of spending their vacation in hotels, they could do it in their own villas and make money off of it (by renting it to another party for example), a fierce property hunt will begin.

Property agencies need to anticipate this market shift before it’s happening. Forget the Australians and Europeans! (Well, not completely) Here comes the Chinese!

The Big Picture
Bali tourism industry could ride this ongoing trend to help build what many believe as a lack of infrastructure distribution. The challenge is to provide a better service for everyone amid the widening cultural diversities. As a consequence, using the current tourists’ divisions: (Asians in the greater Sanur area, Westerners in the greater Kuta area) won’t suffice anymore. New tourism hubs need to be opened. Speaking of which, would you believe if I tell you that Sanur was once THE ONLY tourist hub/point of entry in Bali?

Cultural exchange, not only with locals, but fellow tourists from another cultural background can also be a great experience one could expect from having a vacation. This can be a key feature to promote Bali tourism further, beyond its natural and cultural beauty.
Of course, there’s still 50% chance that the upward trends of Chinese traveling to Bali are short-lasting. But still, doing nothing about a factor that, for example, was able to generate a staggering $4.04 billion to the Australian economy in 2013, would be a stupid thing to do.
For the Bali tourism industry, the rule of thumb is to ride the tide while it lasts, and while it’s there, make it lasts just a little bit longer.

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Bali Attractions August 22, 2020

Yoga

Bali is the preferred destination for people who practice yoga. It seems to be the perfect place to practice this activity. First because of the spirituality which emerges from this island with the Hinduism religion and also because of the beautiful background offered by this place. The sense of true inner peace found in Bali comes from the daily rituals and humble devotion of its people. Local people practice “Bhakti”, unconditional gratitude for life that permanently live in the heart of people. If you come to Bali to try the Zen attitude you won’t have any difficulties finding a good yoga studio in Bali. The most popular yoga center is in Ubud: The Yoga Barn, where you can enjoy the view of rice fields and mountains. There is plenty of other Yoga studio in the South-West, like Canggu, Seminyak or Uluwatu.

Hiking

There is a lot of possibilities concerning hiking in Bali, a lot of agencies offer different tours in different places on the island. The most famous is the one which leads to Mount Batur and Mount Agung. You can also join a hiking tour in the National Park of Barat, on the West of the island. But there are other options for the nature lovers, for example, the treks that you can join around Mayong, Sidemen, and Munduk. And of course the climb to the volcanoes of Java.

Quad

An original way to discover the island and its landscapes. In family or with your friends, you can do a ride across the island where you can admire landscapes such as rice fields, passing by the jungle with its dense vegetation and discover the different traditional places. All of that with strong sensation. You will find some companies which offer this kind of activity, with different tours depending on your expectations. It is a fun way to discover Bali!

There is a lot of activities to enjoy your vacations in Bali, with you family or on your own. Of course, the islands offers a lot of possibilities to get some sensations while discovering the sightseeings. Bali combines the pleasures of everyone, from watersport (surf, diving, kitesurf…) to hiking, biking, treetop adventure and so on…

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Diving & snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling are among major attractions in Bali. You can see various marine creatures, such as colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. The best time for those activities is during the dry season, from April to October.

Where are the most interesting spots?

- Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan: Located in the islands at 20 KM from the East of Sanur. It takes between 40 to 90 minutes to go there by boat from Sanur or Padangbai. The water is clear and you can easily find turtles, manta ray, sunfish as well as corals. Diving from 5 to 40 meters, the tide is strong and cold, this spot is more appropriate to advanced divers.
- Padangbai: Located at the North-East of Sanur, you can dive between 3 and 20 meters. Same as Nusa Penida and Lembongan, the tide can be powerful and cold, you have to be careful if you are a beginner.
- Amed: Located in the North-East of Bali. Diving from 5 to 40 meters. There is beautiful seabed where you could find sea sponge and anemone. You can access by “jukung” which is the traditional boat.
- Tulamben: Located a couple of kilometers away from the South-West of Amed. It is one of the most interesting spots in Bali because you can find the wreck of the “USS Liberty”, an American boat sank by the Japanese army during WW2. You can find many sorts of fish and marine species inside the wreck. It is one of the most amazing sports in Bali, you can dive from 3 to 30 meters. It is recommended, especially for the first experience of diving.

Surf
You can surf every day in Bali. Surfing was introduced by Australian surfers at the end of the 60’s, and since then, Bali is a paradise for surfers. The island offers a various choice of beaches and breaks and also perfect waves to ride on. Kuta and Uluwatu are recognized for their amazing surfing waves.
Be careful if you are a novice, there is a lot of amazing spots around the island but a very good level is needed. If you want to admire the surf champion, you can go on the cliff of Uluwatu.
Otherwise, if you want to try this sport, the best location is Kuta and Legian. They are the easiest and most beginner beaches to try your surfing skills.

The best spots:
- Kuta Beach – appropriate for beginners: Beach is close to the nightlife and tourist center of Legian, it is crowded most of the time. The soft tide and average height of the waves make it a good spot for the beginners. There is a lot of lifeguards which is a good thing if anyone has a problem. Moreover, it is a place where you can take a surfing lesson, you just have to ask one of the people who rent boards.
- Echo Beach - Canggu – beginner/intermediate: Located close to Seminyak, 30 minutes from Kuta. It is a famous sport where everyone can surf, but it can be more challenging, it depends of the tide. The waves aren’t extreme but when the tide is up it can become more difficult. This area is quieter than in Kuta, this is a friendly place.
- Keramas Beach – intermediate/expert: Located after Sanur, this spot is one of the most famous in Bali. It is a spot for professional surfers. There are big swells and constant waves.
- Blue Point - Uluwatu – intermediate/expert: It is one of the most famous spots in Bali so it is often crowded. Be careful with the reef, you should be equipped. This spot is only for an intermediate surfer, there are some risks like shallow water, reefs, and the crowd of other surfers.
- Padang-Padang - Uluwatu – Expert: Maybe the most famous surfing beach, there is a lot of surfing competition in Padang-Padang. It is strictly for professional surfers because it is the most dangerous and most hollow wave in Bali. The size of the waves differs from 4 to 12 feet.

Rafting
Rafting can be an original way to discover the amazing landscapes of jungle and rice fields in Bali. It is a great activity which mixes sport and fun. You can practice it in the Ayung River

in Ubud or the Telaga Waja River in Sidemen. There is a lot of companies on the island which propose rafting tours, it is often proposed with a driver to lead you from your place until the activity, a guide who gives you advice and provides you security during the tour and sometimes additional packs for lunch during the day. Moreover, the minimum age to practice rafting is 7, it is an activity that you can enjoy in family.
- Telaga Waja River: it is one of the longest white water river rafting route with 16 km of a breathtaking and various landscape that you can enjoy. From rice field, waterfall, and tropical jungle. This is suitable for beginners and intermediate.
- Ayung River: it is also a river rafting tour on a white water river with relaxing rafting activities. It is suitable for beginners and first timers in rafting trips. You also can enjoy a beautiful landscape of dense vegetations and rice fields in Ubud.

There are other water activities to practice in family, with your friends or alone. You could find some nautic activities on the beaches like a jet ski or kitesurf. Whatever you’re looking for, you won’t be bored in Bali.

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