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Gateways Of Bali

Bali is a tiny island among some 13,000Ngurah Rai International airport is the
islands of a large archipelago stretchingairport located in southern Bali, in Tuban
from Sabang (the West border) to Merauke inexactly. Named after I Gusti Ngurah Rai, a
West Papua (the East border). Due to itshero of Bali that led the troops against the
location in the middle of southern series ofDutch in 1946. It becomes the main
islands of this country it has several portsinternational entrance for tourists that
of  entry.visit Bali. During the past few years the
number of visitors arrival through the
Before visiting Bali, some visitors mayairport tended to increase, after the bomb
prefer to start their journey in theblast at Kuta it dropped in a big way, now
country's capital, Jakarta and take anrecovering  once  again.
overland tour by bus along the Java Island.
If you have time and want to enjoy theThe airport becomes an important hub for the
amazing culture and panorama of the island.next destinations beyond Bali. It connects
There are many places to discover, forflights to Jogjakarta for the destination of
example ancient Borobudur and Prambananone of the seven worlds' wonder of Borobudur
Temples, magic crater of Bromo and so manyand its neighboring Prambanan temples.
others. Then cross the Bali strait by ferryVisitors can buy one day tours where they
at Ketapang (East Java) to Gilimanuk (Westalready return to Bali in the afternoon. Or
Bali).they may take one night stay in Jogja and
return to Bali on the next day. The airport
Other alternatives are to take a cruise. Balialso connects some cities in East Indonesia
is frequently chosen as a stopover for cruiselike Mataram in Lombok Island, Kupang in East
lines. Prior to continuing to the nextNusa  Tenggara and Makassar in South Celebes.
destination, passengers take the opportunity
to have a sight seeing on this island.Visitors who would like to enjoy and explore
Padangbay and Benoa harbor are two mainthe jewels of eastern destinations may choose
harbors for that. Padangbai is located in thethe next island of Lombok by air or sea,
Karangasem regency, Eastern Bali. It connectsusing a speed jetfoil boat on the route Benoa
the island to Lembar in Lombok Island. Whileto Lembar. Lombok Island is famous for its
Benoa harbor is located on the southern Balistunning coastal mountain scenes, lots of
tip (inter island and international gateway).undeveloped nature, Taliwang food (crispy
Other than used as tourism port, Benoa harborchicken) and pottery. One of the many trips
is also used for anchorage of fishingyou can plan while having Bali as your main
vessels.destination that has air connections to all
main Asian and international airports.



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