The vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, Ubud is home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries. Situated 20 miles northeast of Bali’s airport, the relatively off-the-beaten-path town is surrounded by rice fields and small villages. A gentle destination, far from the mayhem of the coast, Ubud is actually a cluster of separate villages. Nearby nature reserve Monkey Forest Park is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques. Don’t miss the valley of tomb cloisters at Gunung Kawi.

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