The gateway to Bali and its capital, Denpasar is also a hub for other major cities in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It has seen the rapid growth of tourism and has promoted and encouraged business ventures and activities. It contributed to have significant growth on the island of Bali. Bali’s bustling capital Denpasar is home to over 80000 people and a multicultural and vibrant city. But it is still skipped by many visitors for rice fields and/or beaches. Along with having the largest markets and best street food on the island, Denpasar has several major attractions, such as monuments, parks, Bali Museum, and sculptures.
Combined with the annoying one-way system, the erratically driven and heavy traffic in Denpasar and limited parking space turn off many travelers to enjoy the tour, be it cultural experience or street food. But one thing you must note is that this compact historical quarter is very easy to navigate on sidewalks. Book Half Day Denpasar City Tour Package Bali to get the cultural and geographical insights with a driver or guide for added convenience.
If you are a keen shopper, there are several markets and stores in Denpasar which are truly fascinating. The Pasar Badung, the main produce market on the island, which sells almost everything including herbal products to livestock, and Pasar Kumbasari which is a handicraft market, are some of the standouts here. You can also visit the markets offering flowers.
Denpasar is located around 10 miles north of Ngurah Rai international airport. The public transport in the city is basically a private network of minibusses named ‘bemo’, which are not easy to navigate for the foreigners. Instead of haggling around the 1-way system, it is better to book our Bali Holiday Tour Package.
You may visit Denpasar in its working week to see the city at its best. Be sure to avoid the rush hours during the morning and afternoon (i.e. from around 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm). If you want to taste street foods in the wet (produce) markets, be sure to visit early morning, preferably before dawn.