The inland village of Ubud is Bali's cultural jewel, home to a vast collection of temples, museums and art galleries.

Balinese dance shows are staged nightly and a wealth of arts and crafts studios provide the most absorbing shopping on the island.

Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali - scenic rice fields, small villages, arts and crafts communities, ancient temples, palaces, rivers and accommodations ranging from the inexpensive to the luxurious.