Le Mayeur Museum Bali

Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres is a descendant of royalty from Belgium. He was born in Brussels, February 9, 1880, and inherited the art from his parents' blood. Last education is the building engineer at the University Libre, Brussels. Because forbidden developing talent painting, Le Mayeur desperate to leave his family and travel the world.

Le Mayeur arrived in Bali in 1932 through the port city of Singaraja. Shortly thereafter, he went to Denpasar and Sanur Beach began to settle. Initially Le Mayuer planning to travel for eight months, but see the natural beauty and the beauty of Balinese dancers, Le Mayeur conceived to build a house and painting studio on the edge of Sanur Beach. A Legong dancer named Ni Nyoman Pollok who modeled his painting Le Mayeur appealing to propose. They were later married.

The story of the lives of the two artists is actually quite touching. Through marriage with Le Mayeur, Ni Pollok actually want to have children. But the desire was rejected by her husband. The reason, Ni Pollok was painting the model. The beauty of body Ni Pollok feared damaged if pregnancy and childbirth. Couple these artists are not blessed with offspring until the end of his life.

The house and painting studio built by Le Mayeur later dedicated as a museum. Through a will, written in 1957, it was agreed that if the pair Le Mayeur-Ni Pollok had died, the house in Sanur beach will be submitted to the government as a museum.

Feature

Le Mayeur is known as a painter who raised the beauty of natural scenery, cultural expressions, as well as the beauty of Balinese women into the canvas. In the museum, visitors can enjoy the works of paintings and objects of historic relics such as Le Mayeur chairs, carved tables, beds, cabinets, ceramic flower vase, silver utensils, jars, books, and sculpture.

Le Mayeur's paintings to 88 pieces, generally characterized impressionist, and was made between 1921 to 1957. Uniquely, these works are some of them use media other than canvas painting, for example hardboard, plywood, paper, and Bagor or burlap. The media painted burlap, for example, is used by Le Mayeur the Japanese colonial period because of difficulties getting shipments canvas from Belgium.

Location

Le Mayeur Museum is located in the tourist area of ​​Sanur beach, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

Access

From downtown Denpasar, the trip to the Museum Le Mayeur can be reached by private vehicle or public transportation (minibus). Public transport (minibus) to the Sanur beach area can be accessed via the terminal Kreneng, Denpasar, and will take visitors up to the end of the Hang Tuah. From here, visitors have to go through the path to the location of the museum with a distance of  ± 70 m.

Le Mayeur Museum is open between the hours of 8:00 am to 15:00 pm (Saturday-Thursday), while on Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. The museum is closed on national holidays.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices are distinguished based on several categories. For individual tickets (between 1-9 visitors), adult visitors are charged 2.000 IDR / person and children who are 1.000 IDR / child. For group tickets (minimum 10 people), the adults just pay 1.000 IDR / person and children who are at 500 IDR / child (March 2008).

Accommodation and Other Facilities

After enjoying a dish of artwork in the Museum Le Mayeur, tourists can sample traditional Balinese cuisine at the stalls are located along Sanur Beach. If need lodging, a wide range of accommodation ranging from budget class hotels to five-star hotels are common in this region. To complete the visit, of course, is not complete if you do not buy the various Balinese souvenirs are sold at souvenir stalls around Sanur Beach. Besides its beauty, the price is also quite affordable.

West Bali National Park

History of West Bali National Park starts from the date of March 24, 1911, when a German biologist, Dr. Baron Stressman, landed around the Singaraja because Maluku II expedition ship he was traveling was damaged. Baron Stressman living in the area for three months. Through research unintentional, Baron Stressman find rare species of endemic birds, the "Jalak Bali" or Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) Bubunan village, about 50 km from Singaraja.

Subsequent research conducted by Dr. Baron Viktor von Plesen, which concluded that the spread of Bali Starling only covers up to Gilimanuk Bubunan village, which is an area of ​​320 km2 +. Therefore bali starling population when it was relatively rare, so in 1928 a 5 tail bali starling was brought to England and successfully bred in 1931. Later in 1962, Sandiego Zoo in the United States is also rumored to have been breeding these birds.

Besides bali starlings, other rare animals that live in the park are tiger bali. To protect these rare animals, the Kings Council issued Decree No. Bali. E/I/4/5/47 dated August 13, 1947 which set the forest with an area of ​​19365.6 ha Banyuwedang as Taman Alam Protector whose status is equal to the wildlife sanctuary.

After Indonesia's independence, by the Minister of Agriculture. 169/Kpts/Um/3/1978 dated March 10, 1978, consisting of the Wildlife West Bali, Menjangan Island, Bird Island, Island Kalong and Gadung Island designated as Nature Reserves covering a total area of ​​West Bali 19558.8 ha. In 1984, the West Bali Nature Reserve is designated as the West Bali National Park with an area of ​​19558.8 ha. However, since most of the park is (3979.91 ha) is the Limited Production Forest (HPT) under the authority of the Forest Service, then by the Minister of Forestry. 493/Kpts-II/1995 dated 15 September 1995, just a vast national park 19002.89 ha, consisting of 15587.89 ha and 3415 ha land area waters.

Feature

West Bali National Park has a unique ecosystem types, ie a combination of terrestrial ecosystems and marine ecosystems. In this area, tourists can explore the land ecosystems (forests), from the forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, forest to the beach. While in aquatic ecosystems (marine), tourists can see the green mangrove forests, coastal beauty, ecosystem coral, seagrass, and shallow and deep waters.

Entering the forest, they can find about 175 species of plants, 14 species of which relatively rare, among others bayur (Pterospermum diversifolium), ketangi (Lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (steleochocarpus burahol), sandalwood (Santalum album), rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia ), and others. In addition, tourists can also see directly different types of animals that live freely in the park, such as the Bali starlings (Leucopsar rothschildi) which is endemic and rare animals, birds, white ibis black head (threskiornis melanocephalus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak), pangolin (sweet javanicus), porcupine (hystric brachyura), and deer (Tragulus javanicus). While this type of fauna famous national park waters are shark (Carcharodon carcharias), fish flag (plateak pinnatus), as well as giant clams (Tridacna gigas). Other underwater riches are the different types of coral reefs are highly variable. Data collection conducted in 1998 showed that there are 110 coral species in 18 families, including 22 species of which species of coral fungi (mushroom coral).

Besides enjoying the land and water ecosystems, tourists can explore the small islands that are part of the West Bali National Park, including Menjangan Island, Gadung Island, Bird Island, and Island Kalong. Menjangan Island is one of the favorite island frequented by tourists. Island with an area of ​​about 6,000 ha is the habitat deer or elk (Cervus timorensi). Not only that, tourists can also dive in the waters around the island of Menjangan to see clusters of beautiful coral reef with various fish species.

Besides enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife, travelers can also make pilgrimage to the tomb of Mbah Temon, namely petilasan found by community elders named Mat Yamin in 1954. Named Mbah Temon because petilasan this newly discovered (meeting or met) after Mat Yamin perform meditation though. Other Petilasan are legendary is the tomb of I Wayan Jayaprana. Jayaprana is a handsome young man in the chronicles of Bali is said to have been killed by his prime minister Sawunggaling, messenger Kalianget king, because the king wanted a beautiful girl Jayaprana wife, Ni Nyoman Layonsari.

Location

West Bali National Park region lies in two districts, namely District Melaya, Jembrana District, and District Gerokgak, Buleleng district, Bali, Indonesia.

Access

West Bali National Park is easily reached from both Denpasar and from the Port of Gilimanuk. This is because the location of the park is traversed by the highway Gilimanuk-State and Gilimanuk-Singaraja road. To get to the location, tourists can use private cars or using public transportation (bus, taxi, or car charter).

For ease of travel, the tourists can reach the West Bali National Park with two alternatives. First, when start the journey from Port Gilimanuk, they can visit the Office of the Central West Bali National Park, located in the village of Gilimanuk, District Melaya, Jembrana district. This office is about 200 km from the city of Denpasar. The second alternative, when travelers depart from Denpasar or specifically wanted to visit the island of Menjangan, so it's good to start from the Gulf of Labuan Lalang. From Labuhan / Pier Lalang tourists can easily lead Menjangan Island or other small islands.

Ticket Prices

Ticket price to enjoy the Bali Barat National Park is 2.500 IDR / person for domestic tourists, and 20.000 IDR for foreign tourists.

Accommodation and Other Facilities

West Bali National Park has a wide range of accommodation and facilities, such as a tour guide (guide), guard hut, cottage (for a tourist break), the tower view, the path to facilitate the exploration, scuba gear rental, boat speed, etc. Travelers who want to dive with dive operator hire charge about $55 (June 2008). This price includes lunch, rent a boat, diving equipment, and transportation costs.

Especially for crossing facilities to Menjangan Island, tourists can rent boats with outboard engines. The rental fee of 250.000 IDR / four hours. If you want to add time to explore, for example, by exploring the waters around the island, then an additional charge of 20.000 IDR / hour (June 2008). If travelers need lodging, around Labuan Lalang and Port Gilimanuk there are many good hotels budget hotels, resorts, and hotels.

Kuta Beach Bali

For tourists domestic and foreign tourists, enjoying the evening on the island of Bali feels incomplete if you do not watch the sunset at Kuta Beach. The attraction is different from Sanur Beach is more in demand because of the beauty of the rising sun. In addition to panoramic sunset, Kuta Beach offers views are quite impressive, the line curved crescent shaped beaches with white sand along the + 2 km.

Before it was transformed into a leading tourist attraction, formerly Kuta Beach is one of the trading port of the island at the center of the marketing of agricultural produce of local communities with buyers from outside. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a merchant from Denmark, settled and established trading bases in Kuta Beach. Through negotiation skills, Mads Lange became intermediaries trade between the kings in Bali with the Dutch.

In its development, from the famous Kuta Beach after Hugh Mahbett published a book entitled Praise to Kuta. The book contains an invitation to the local community to set up facilities in order to support the development of tourism to Kuta Beach tourist visits. Through the book, the discourse on the development of tourism facilities increasingly prevalent, so the construction of hotels in Bali, restaurants, and entertainment venues increased.

Feature

As the most popular beaches in Bali, throbbing Kuta Beach tourist activity moved from the morning until the early hours. In the morning, Kuta Beach is visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air, take a walk, or looking for breakfast. During the day, the tourists both domestic and foreign tourists enjoy the natural scenery while regular sunbathing on the beach. There are also families who bring their children to play or swim in the beach sand.

If the late afternoon, generally increasing the number of tourists to see the allure of this beach, the sunset. If the night had spread, the atmosphere turned more lively Kuta Beach with the atmosphere the night life are concentrated in a number of places of entertainment.

Another attraction, Kuta Beach has waves that big a challenge for tourists to do sports surfing. This place is also often a national surfing competition arena and the world level. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for beginners who are just learning to surf.

Location

District of Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia.

Access

To go to Kuta beach, visitors can embark on a journey from the city of Denpasar. From the provincial capital of Bali, Kuta Beach is about 11 miles south. From Denpasar tourists can use the services of public transportation (taxi or minibus) with long travel about 15-20 minutes.

Ticket Prices

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Accommodation and Other Facilities

As a center of tourism destinations in the island of Bali, Kuta Beach has a variety of support facilities, one of which is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach available special places that rent windsurfing equipment and also guide. On the beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom and arena games. In addition, along Kuta Beach there are various cafes, bars, pubs, discos, and live music event that is always crowded by tourists to spend the time or just add entertainment in the evenings.

For shopping enthusiasts, available around Kuta Beach souvenir shops selling handicrafts in various forms, various kinds of accessories, clothing typical of the coast, as well as T-shirts. Near Kuta Beach there are also supermarkets, hotels, guest house, as well as food stalls and restaurants that serve a variety of dishes to taste local and global flavors.

If tourists want to just relaxation, on the outskirts of Kuta Beach are the professional masseurs that can directly be hired at a cost of around 20.000 IDR for a half hour and 40.000 IDR for a one hour massage. There is also a seller of services that have the skills to beautify the appearance of tourists, such as the manufacturer of temporary tattoos, nail color, and hair stylists.

Mount Agung Bali

 Mount Agung is the highest mountain on the island of Bali. The volcano initially has a height of about 3142 meters above sea level, but after the eruption in 1963 is expected to drop to 2.920-3.014 meters altitude above sea level. Currently, the highest peak of Mount Agung is located in the southwest, just above the Besakih Temple.

For the people of Bali, Mount Agung is a sacred mountain that is a sign of greatness of the Almighty. The incident happened quite a stir when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, killing about 1.000 people and damaged more than 100.000 homes. However, strangely natural disaster makes no significant damage to the Besakih Temple located approximately just 1 km from the crater of Mount Agung.

Incident, approximately 40 days before the eruption of Mount Agung occurs, the Indonesian government has launched the event Ekadasa Rudra (centennial celebration every Pura Besakih) on March 8, 1963 as an event of international tourist visits. Although since the end of February 1963 Mount Agung began to show a fairly dangerous activity, such as spewing smoke, dust, and issued a roar, but the Indonesian government was reluctant to postpone the date of the ritual. But in the end, the event was also suspended until 1979 because of safety concerns for tourists. Surprisingly enough, the massive eruption of Mount Agung new really happened on March 17, 1963 (other versions say March 18) after the tourists left the site plan the celebration Ekadasa Rudra.

Feature

Gunung Agung including climbing tourism in Indonesia. As a still active volcano, Mount Agung presents panoramic smoke and bursts of sand and gravel from the gaping hole crater with a diameter of 500 meters. If the weather is clear, from the top of the mountain, tourists can enjoy views of the surrounding towns. Natural beauty is what attracts tourists to climb the peak of Mount Agung.

In order to walk safely climbing activity, there are some restrictions that should be avoided by mountain climbers. Abstinence is the first climb during the religious ceremony in Besakih or Pasar Agung Temple. Other taboos, for tourists women should not climb when you're coming month. Because, according to local belief, if two restrictions are violated will invite disaster.

Location

Mount Agung is located in District Rendang, Karangasem regency, Bali, Indonesia.

Access

To go via Mount Agung Besakih, travelers can start the journey from the city of Denpasar with a distance of about 25 km to the north. Alternatively, tourists can travel from city Semarapura (Klungkung) to Besakih using public transport (minibus) and costs around 5.000 IDR (April 2008).
For climbing activities, tourists can take two paths, the route from the route of the Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung. The route from Pura Besakih arguably quite popular, because it is through this route will climber to summit Mount Agung. Of Besakih Temple, tourists can travel up to a campsite with a travel time of about 4 hours on foot. Furthermore, the final climb through a fairly flat ridge to reach the top / edge of the crater with a travel time + 2 hours. Meanwhile, the climb from Pasar Agung to the summit takes between 3-4 hours. It's just that the route through route Pasar Agung is much more rugged than the Besakih route.

Activities recommended climbing done in the dry season, between the months of July to September, due to the rainy season would be more dangerous ascent route, the road more slippery, and the temperature at the top of the mountain can drop drastically. Therefore, the climbers should also equip such thick clothing to keep the body temperature, a flashlight for illumination, and food and drinks taste as the total time up and down the mountain to reach 15-20 hours.

Ticket Prices

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Accommodation and Other Facilities

To facilitate the ascent, travelers can hire the services of a guide (guide) and costs around 150.000 IDR to 300.000 IDR for one tour (April 2008). In addition, if travelers need climbing equipment, visitors can rent in the vicinity of the climb. If you want to rent a lodge for a break or just wait for time to start climbing, tourists can stay at the Besakih Temple or Pasar Agung Temple or rent rentals around the temple. To meet the needs of travelers tummy do not worry, around Pasar Agung and Besakih Temple there are stalls that sell Balinese food.

Sanur Beach Bali

 Sanur Beach is one of the beaches in Bali are interesting to visit. The beauty of natural scenery made famous Sanur beach even since antiquity. In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur Beach has been known as a beautiful beach, it appears in the inscription of King Kasari Warmadewa, a king Singhadwala berkeraton in the year 917 AD Now, the inscription is found in Blanjong area, the southern part of Sanur Beach.

In the Dutch colonial period, Sanur Beach is famous as the landing site when the Dutch army will invade the kingdom of Badung is considered defying the colonial government. The war that took place on 18 November 1906 that became known as Puputan Badung, the spirit of war to the death practiced by the King of Badung and his followers.

In terms of tourism, Sanur Beach began to be introduced to the international world by A. J. Le Mayeur, an artist from Belgium who came to Bali in 1932. See attraction Sanur beach is very beautiful, the Le Mayeur decided to settle in Sanur by establishing a painting studio. Le Mayeur Bali later married a girl named Ni Nyoman Pollok, a famous Legong dancer and is one of the models of his paintings. Through paintings Le Mayeur, Sanur Beach began to be known internationally. Currently, the studio painting has become the Museum Le Mayeur and can be visited by the public. Le Mayeur Museum is located in the tourist area of ​​Sanur Beach.

Feature

In contrast to the present beauty of Kuta Beach sunset, Sanur beach is famous for its panoramic beauty of the sun rising. The topography of the curve with a white sand beach that stretches to form a beautiful cluster. In the morning, enjoying the moments of dazzling sun rising, tourists can see Nusa Penida island chain in the southeast as well as the panoramic south coast of Bali.

The view in the evening is equally interesting. Receding sea water clarifying eye on the island cluster of attacks and rolling rocks jutting into the sea in the south of Sanur Beach. Not only that, if the waves are not so big, tourists can witness the beauty of the coral reef that stretches colorful.

Location

Sanur Beach is located in the village of Sanur, Denpasar District, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

Access

Sanur Beach is about 6 km from the center of Denpasar and can be reached by private vehicle such as a car or motorcycle. If you want to use public vehicles (minibus), travelers need not worry because very crowded public transport back and forth between Sanur-Denpasar.

Ticket Prices

Still in the confirmation

Accommodation and Other Facilities

Sanur area is the first tourism development in Bali, characterized by the presence of star-rated hotels and various restaurants. Therefore, travelers need not worry if needed lodging or food stalls around the beach. In addition, the tourist area of ​​Sanur beach also provides souvenir stalls selling various arts and souvenirs typical of the coast.