Denpasar, Indonesia Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Bali's capital city, DENPASAR (formerly known as Badung, and still sometimes referred to as such), is dogged by the roaring motorbikes and major traffic congestion common to much of south Bali, but remains a pleasantly small-town city at heart, dominated by family compounds grouped into traditional banjar (village association) districts, with just a few major shopping streets crisscrossing the centre. It feels nowhere near as hectic as Kuta but, as there's no nightlife (and no beach), few tourists spend long here. Puputan Square marks the heart of the downtown area. It commemorates the ritual fight … more »