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In Bali, life starts with the sunrise. In the misty mornings, beaches, fishermen, rice fielders, and people going to temples with flowers and fruits all start their day under the sky that turns from orange into pink, eventually transforming from purple to beautiful blue. The daily routine of life, however, begins after the sunrise as people go to their jobs, students go to their schools, and while food scents fill the streets that children run through to their heart’s content. Women go to the riverside to wash clothes, while men craft Bali’s symbols, wooden houses and ornaments. If you go to Bali, leave your morning sleep aside and witness the sunrise and start to the day on the island. The town of Ubud attracts a lot of visitors, since it is considered to be representative of the culture of Bali. Located close to the Kuta and Sanur beaches, which are next to Denpasar, the biggest city of Bali, Ubud is a popular destination with its hotels and allure of daily life. Kuta is also a quite lively and joyous destination with its renewed outlook, restaurants, stores and clubs. Its beach turns into a gold color as the sun sets. If, of course, what you seek is quiet and comfort, then the Nusa Dua area has you covered. 122