Singaraja is a port city in the north of Bali in Indonesian, its translation is King Lion. is the second largest city of the island, with an area of 27.98 km ² and a population of 80,500 inhabitants.
Singajara in Bali
Singaraja was the Dutch colonial capital of Bali and the Minor Islands of the Sound from 1849 to 1953, an administrative center and the port of arrival for most visitors. Singaraja was also an administrative center for the Japanese during their occupation of World War II.
What to see and do in Singaraja?
The village of Sambangan in Singaraja has seven fascinating waterfalls, of which one is the Aling-Aling waterfall, the 35 meter waterfall flows in two streams looking like twin waterfalls, the bottom is 4 meters deep, to jump you must climb a staircase of one hundred steps, but it is worth trying.
The Gedong Kirtya Museum is one of the must-visits, has unique features with its vast collection of ancient Balinese manuscripts written on the surface of sliced leaves, where you can learn details about the history, mythology, literature and other aspects of Balinese life.
Best tours and excursions in Singaraja
The healing baths in Bali are recommended and very frequent in their different villages, in Singaraja the Banjar Hot Springs is a perfect place to relax. The springs take their water from a volcano so its temperature is close to 37°C.
Another type of spiritual bath is the natural pools of Singaraja , bathing in Yeh Sanih is recommended for those who seek body purification and mental refreshment. Besides bathing and meditating in the pool, you can see the Hindu ceremonies and rituals that take place here.
Singaraja Temples
If you are an enthusiast of Chinese temples, visit the Lin Gwan Kiong temple to feed your curiosity.the ancient Chinese temple, painted in red, the klenteng has a historical connection with the Chinese Ching dynasty.the small gardens surrounded by murals are captivating as well as their carved doors.
Singaraja is not only famous for its pristine waterfalls but also for its ancient temples, one of which is Pura Beji, offering the Buleleng art carvings that adorn whole parts of the temple. Surprise yourself with the floral and life design in each carving.although it does not have a complicated ornate architecture like the rest of the Balinese temples, in fact it is exceptional and has a good simple value.