A forest of old banyan trees at the bottom of Monkey Forest Road in Ubud, with three temples, a ravine with a stream at the bottom and about 1,200 long-tailed macaques. Stone paths and bridges take you through it in about an hour. There is an entrance fee.
Go for the forest as much as for the monkeys: moss on the statues, roots over the steps, a stream at the bottom of the ravine. Mornings are quieter. Put your sunglasses and anything loose in your bag, and bring no food. They will check.
A curator note — a personal recommendation, not a bookable product. Not automatically included in any stay or experience.
A small design hotel built around an art gallery, live music and a restaurant; there is no shared pool, and only the top suite category has its own. The beach is about six minutes on foot; light sleepers should factor in street noise and thin walls.
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