Hidden Treasures of East Bali

Tourists are used to the idea that Bali is Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu. But what if we say that the true Balinese spirit has been preserved in the east of the island?

The Ministry of Tourism has decided to pay attention to this region and develop new tourist routes here. And for good reason! East Bali is authentic villages, ancient palaces and places where crowds of tourists have not yet reached.

For example, Samsara Living Museum is a place where you can try lak-lak (traditional Balinese mini-pancakes made from rice flour with palm sugar), learn how to cook jamu (a tonic drink based on turmeric and ginger) and even try writing on lontar leaves - as the Balinese did hundreds of years ago.

And in the village of Tenganan Pegringsingan, one of the oldest communities in Bali still lives, preserving the traditions of their ancestors. Here they weave the famous geringsing fabric - it is created by hand using a complex technique, and the process itself takes years!

The government is already working with local authorities to develop infrastructure and attract more tourists. The goal is to keep the money from tourism in the region, helping locals.

So maybe in a couple of years, East Bali will become the new "calling card" of the island. For now, it is the perfect place to see Bali without filters and crowds.