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UbudIndonesia

Bali's inland cultural centre: rice terraces, yoga studios, temples and jungle valleys.

The vibe

ScenicAction-packedRomanticHistoricFamily-friendly

Derived from Ubud’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Ubud?

Map showing the location of Ubud, IndonesiaUbud, Indonesia is in Asia. The marker shows its approximate position.
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Ubud is inland in the uplands of central Bali, Indonesia, north of the island's southern beaches.

At a glance

Country
Indonesia
Region
Asia
City size
Small
English
Low

Why you might like Ubud

  • Wellness & spas
  • Hiking
  • Mountains
  • Food
  • History
  • Romantic

Ubud sits in the hills above Bali's coast, surrounded by rice terraces and river gorges, with a temple and dance tradition that predates tourism. Yoga retreats, cafés and coworking spaces cluster around the centre, and the volcanoes at Batur and Agung are close for sunrise hikes.

Ubud in facts

Country
Indonesia
Region
Asia
City size
Small · ~75,000 residents

Urban area population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English proficiency
Low · 471/800

Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025

Why Ubud stands out

  1. Ubud sits inland among rice terraces, distinguishing it from Bali's beach resort towns on the coast.

  2. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is home to long-tailed macaques within a temple complex.

  3. Tegallalang's stepped rice terraces are among the most photographed agricultural landscapes on the island.

  4. Ubud has developed a reputation as a center for yoga retreats, wellness tourism and traditional Balinese arts.

Good to know

  • Ubud's inland, elevated setting makes it noticeably cooler than Bali's coastal areas.
  • Traffic through Ubud's narrow central streets can be heavy, especially around Monkey Forest Road.
  • The wet season runs roughly from November to March, with heavier afternoon downpours.

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