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Interesting Places in this area are :
1. Ubud
For many years, ubud has been a mecca for foreign and local
artists who enjoy the creative atmosphere in this are of bali.
Although Ubud's main streets is now lined with shop selling all
manner of paintings, carvings, weavings and bric-a-brac, the
surrounding villages and countryside are as charming as ever,
and most artists gladly welcome visitors into their home or studio.
2. Goa gajah
Most of bali's ancient remains and artifacts are to be found
in the narrow region bounded by two holy rivers, the
Pekerisan and the Petanu. Crossing the Petanu river
immedietely to the east of Peliatan on the road to
Bedulu, the mysterious Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) is
just visible on the lower side of the road. The Cave's
gaping mouth is fantastically carved with leaves, rocks,
animals, waves and demons, and when it was discovered in
1923 these carving were apparently mistaken for an elephant.
3. Other interesting place in this area such as :
Celuk the center of the silver smith, Mas the center of wood
carving, Batuan the center of the stone carving, Sukawati the
place of Art Market, Peliatan place of the dance performing, etc.
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