between the islands, of Java and Lombok.

爪哇島和龍目島之間，

But to the Balinese people,

但對當地居民來說，

their island is considered the center of the spiritual universe.

峇里島更是心靈世界的中心。

Bali has a population of around 4 million people,

島上居民約有 4 百萬人，

and is home to Indonesia's Hindu population.

是印尼印度教人口的聚居地。

The Balinese practice the concept of Tri Hita Karana,

峇理島人相信「幸福三要素 Tri Hita Karana」，

which seeks to balance the human, natural and spirit worlds.

追求人世、大自然和靈界的平衡狀態。

And it is this sense of harmony

這種和諧的氛圍

which makes Bali more than just a physical destination,

讓峇里島不只是一個旅遊地點，

but a complete state of mind.

更是一片心靈淨土。

Most first time visitors are drawn to the south of Bali,

初次來峇里島都會前往南部，

a region blessed with incredible beaches and world class surf.

因為那裡不僅有著絕美沙灘，更是熱門衝浪聖地。

Kuta was discovered by the flower children and surfers of the 1960's.

庫塔是在 1960 年代由嬉皮和衝浪者發掘，

Just a short drive from Bali's International Airport,

離峇里國際機場不遠，

and renowned for it's nightlife and shopping,

以夜生活和購物區聞名，

it's hard to imagine this was once a sleepy fishing village.

很難想像過去這裡曾經是座安靜的小漁村。

Yet Kuta's crescent shaped beach still retains a magical quality,

但無論是過去或現在，庫塔新月型的海灘都充滿魔力，

casting a spell over sun worshippers from all over the world.

招喚全球旅客前來享受日光浴。

From Kuta, grab your sarong and follow the beach north,

抓件紗籠，沿庫塔海灘一路往北走，

to the beaches of Legian, Double Six and Seminyak,

來到雷吉安、雙六海灘和水明漾，

where things really mellow out.

享受更加慵懶放鬆的氣氛。

Step from the sand of Seminyak and into Petitenget Temple.

離開水明漾的海灘，進入佩提天蓋特廟，

The temple was built centuries ago,

這座廟建於幾世紀前，

around a simple shrine built to appease troublesome spirits

中間有一座簡單的神壇，

who haunted the area.

安撫當地作亂的惡靈。

Today, Seminyak is a tranquil place,

如今的水明漾平靜祥和，

known for its great restaurants and fashion boutiques.

以美食餐廳和時尚小店聞名。

Bali has come a long way since it's days as just a backpacker destination.

峇里島過去只是背包客集散地，發展至今已不可同日而語。

Head south from Kuta to the Bukit Penninsula

從庫塔往南到布奇半島，

where you'll find the luxury resort enclave of Nusa Dua,

抵達豪華度假區努沙杜瓦，

a name synonymous with seclusion and style.

旅客可在此享受與世隔絕的品味生活。

On the peninsula's west side is one of Bali's finest beaches, Jimbaran.

布奇半島的西側坐落著峇里島最美麗的海灘之一金巴蘭，

Towards the end of the day,

夜色將至時分，

pull up a chair at one of the seafood restaurants,

拉張海產店的椅子坐下，

and experience an incredible spectacle,

欣賞令人驚豔的暮色，

as Bali's gods hurl paint across the heavens. 

看眾神在天邊抹上繽紛色彩。

A little further south, and jutting out into the Java Sea

再往南走一點，就能盡情眺望爪哇海，

is the rock at lands end ~ Uluwatu.

這裡正是烏魯瓦圖，位在島上盡頭的岩石，

Follow the cliff-top pathways to one of Bali's most important temples,

循著懸崖頂端的步道行走，探訪峇里島最重要的寺廟區，

then grab your board and paddle out into Uluwatu's legendary swells.

然後抓起衝浪板，踏上烏魯瓦圖的著名湧浪吧。

Discovering more of Bali is a breeze.

還想更深入體驗峇里島？那還不簡單，

Hire a van with driver for the day,

請位司機、包台休旅車來個一日遊，

or if you're feeling more adventurous rent a scooter.

如果想冒險，還可以租機車四處闖蕩。

Not far from the island's capital, Denpasar,

峇里島鳥園就離首都丹帕沙不遠，

is the Bali Bird Park, a sanctuary to over 1000 birds

裡面有一千多隻鳥類棲息著，

from all over Indonesia and beyond.

品種來自印尼和世界各處。

Nearby at the Bali Zoo, see Bali from up high,

造訪附近的峇里動物園，

on the back of a Sumatran elephant. 

體驗從蘇門答臘象高背上俯視峇里島的樂趣。

But it's even higher, in the foothills,

一山還有一山高，您也可以站上山頭，

where the true spirit of Bali awaits.

感受峇里島真切的靈魂。

Only an hours drive from Denpassar is Bali's cultural capital, Ubud.

僅離丹帕沙一小時車程，就可來到峇里島的文化中心烏布，

Here the streets are lined with stalls and galleries

烏布街上有許多畫攤和藝廊，

selling the works of local artisans.

販賣當地藝術家的創作品。

To deepen your appreciation of Balinese art,

如果想要深度欣賞峇里藝術，

spend a few hours at The Neka Art and Puri Lukisan museums.

也可以走訪奈卡美術館和畫宮美術館，

Or take a tour through the fabulous private collection of the Arma Museum.

或者參觀阿爾瑪美術館豐富的私人收藏。

Don't miss the flamboyant home of painter Antonio Blanco

也別錯過專為畫家布朗科設立的醒目美術館，

~ The Dali of Bali ~ who's life's work was a tribute to the female form.

被稱為「峇里島達利」的他，畢生作品致力於描繪女體。

Ubud is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations,

烏布是峇里島最熱門的觀光區之一，

but serenity is never more than a few steps away.

但只要稍走幾步就可以遠離人潮，享受寧靜。

You'll find some of Ubud's most popular residents

在聖猴森林涼爽的樹蔭下，

under the cool canopy of The Sacred Monkey Forest.

您會遇上幾隻烏布最討喜的居民。

A few kilometers away,

再走幾公里，

step through the mouth of a demon into the elephant caves of Goa Gajah.

踏進惡魔嘴入口，深入象洞一探究竟。

Ubud is surrounded by Bali's rural heartland,

烏布周圍是峇里島的農村心臟地帶，

where, apart from the motor scooters, life has changed little for centuries.

除了以機車代步，這裡的生活和幾世紀前無異，

As the altitude rises the highlands offer a cool haven.

而這裡的高海拔高地則提供了避暑好去處。

It is here, among the volcanic mountain mists of Kintamani and beyond,

就在金塔馬尼火山的繚繞雲霧之中，

that the island's most revered gods reside. 

坐落著峇里神祇的聖所。

Down below, the rest of Bali awaits,

山下還有許多峇里島好去處，

as well as nearby treasures like Lombok's, Gilli Islands.

像是龍目的吉利島等精彩景點。

Indonesia has thousands of islands to explore.

印尼有一千多座島等著您前來探索，

But few others in this archipelago,

但群島中的其他島嶼，

or indeed the rest of the world,

甚至世界上所有的島，

can match the culture, natural beauty and spirit of Bali.

都難以匹敵峇里島的文化、大自然與靈性之美。