Denpasar is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It is also the site of Ngurah Rai Airport, the main
gateway to Bali. It has a population of 491,500 (2002). It is located at 8°39′S, 115°13′E.
Tourism
Denpasar has various attractions. The white sandy beaches are famous all over the world. Some of the famous surfing beaches
are Kuta Beach, Legian Beach and Canggu Beach. Sanur beach has
calmer waters and is excellent for sunbathing.
Ten minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport lies the town of Kuta. Kuta
is where most of the hotels, restaurants, malls, cafes, marketplaces, and spas that cater to tourists are located. In the
Denpasar area, all kinds of beautiful Balinese handicrafts are represented in local shops. These include artwork, pottery,
textiles, and silver. Bali is a haven for shoppers everywhere.
The famous batik cloth is sold all over Denpasar. These bright sheets of cloth are as beautiful
as they are cheap. Made of pure cotton with glorious patterns, Balinese batik is definitely a good buy. Sometimes batik cloth is
made into wearable clothing such as a sarong or men's shirts. The jewelry district is in a town
called Celup which is 30 minutes away from Kuta. Here you will find rows and rows of silversmiths' and goldsmiths' shops selling
jewelery at very low prices.
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