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14 Instagram spots in Bali worth the early start
Temples, rice terraces and waterfalls crowd every itinerary, and most of them earn it. These 14 spots are the ones to prioritize.
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Handara Gate Bali
A tall split gate with layered green hills behind it. Sunrise means softer light and a shorter queue.
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Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Curved green terraces with cafes built for the view. Walk to the back sections for quieter frames.
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Love Bali Sign
Big letters at the terrace entrance, made for a quick posed shot. A small fee per photo applies.
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Bali Swing
Swings that carry you out over the palms at several heights. Check opening hours before you go, since access is ticketed.
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Kelingking - Nusa Penida
The cliff viewpoint looks down on a narrow beach between limestone walls. Go between 7 and 9 in the morning for space at the railing, and only attempt the descent in sturdy shoes.
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Kynd Restaurant
A light, plant-filled vegan cafe with pastel walls. Order something colorful and shoot at the table.
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Campuhan Ridge Walk
A grassy ridge path above the valleys outside Ubud. Mornings are cooler and the light is gentler.
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Waterfall Kanto Lampo
Water sheets down stepped rock into a shallow pool. Wade in a few meters for the frontal shot, and step carefully on the rock.
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Shady Shack
A leafy garden restaurant with low tables and hanging plants. The setting is the photo, and lunch is the bonus.
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Nungnung Waterfall
A tall, powerful fall with a swim-friendly basin at its base. Bring swimwear and shoes with grip for the stairs.
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Leke Leke Waterfall
Bamboo bridges and a jungle path lead to a narrow fall in a green cleft. The walk in photographs almost as well as the fall.
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Banyumala Twin Waterfall
Twin streams drop into a clear pool. After rain the path gets slippery, so wear sturdy shoes.
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Ulun Danu Temple
A water temple on the lake shore with tiered shrines that seem to float. Mornings are clearest before the mist rolls in.
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Mount Batur
A volcanic cone with sunrise views over the caldera lake. Book a local guide for the early trek.
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