May 23, 2010

Ubud | Bali’s cultural capital, in pictures

Ubud has managed to sidestep both Bali's tourist-sprawl and five-star spa resorts. It has attracted European artists since the 1930s, and that bohemian imprint remains in its idiosyncratic bars, galleries, shops, restaurants and guesthouses

Ubud: Bali Moon Inn, Ubud — Bali Moon Inn Surrounded by rice paddies, this tiny back-lane homestay oozes character and class, but with a backpacker price. Jalan Bisma (+62 361 978 293, balimoon.baliklik.com)
Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer Photograph: Ed Templeton/guardian.co.uk

Ubud: L'Atelier, Ubud — L’Atelier The artistic centre of Ubud. Wander north out of town into the hills where studios and workshops take advantage of the inspirational views. Campuhan Ridge footpath
Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer Photograph: Ed Templeton/guardian.co.uk

Ubud: Miff Painting art shop, Ubud — Mff Painting art shop Enjoy the local art scene as young artists jostle for position with the establishment in rickety, back-street galleries. Jalan Hanoman
Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer Photograph: Ed Templeton/guardian.co.uk

Ubud: Moga Moga, Ubud — Moga Moga A real treasure trove, melding thrift-store chic with Indonesian kitsch – the eclectic selection in Moga Moga includes clothing, homewares and accessories. Jalan Raya Campuhan Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer

Ubud: Nomad, Ubud — Nomad Raised dining platforms encourage guests to recline while gorging on modernised Indonesian classics such as sweet, sticky pork and smoked duck. The banana crème caramel makes a trip to Bali worthwhile on its own. nomad-bali.com
Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer Photograph: Ed Templeton/guardian.co.uk

Ubud: Vespa Place, Ubud — Vespa Place Hippies brought Vespas to Indonesia in the 1960s and now, with the help of dedicated mechanics and a favourable climate, there’s a thriving scooter scene in Ubud. Goa Gajah Street (+62 818 348070)
Photograph: Ed Templeton/Observer Photograph: Ed Templeton/guardian.co.uk

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