Ubud is Bali's cultural and spiritual capital, set among rainforest valleys and sculpted rice terraces in the island's mountainous interior.

Canggu or Ubud? Honestly, both are iconic. Both are genuinely great. But they're worlds apart, and picking the wrong one for your travel style can change the vibe of the whole trip.

Unlike many parts of the island with hip clubs and endless ocean views, in Ubud, you’ll find yourself surrounded by endless lush greenery, terraced rice fields tumble down hillsides like green staircases. In its central areas, the common sightings are most likely will be ancient temples stand shoulder-to-shoulder with quirky cafés and artisan workshops or wellness retreats that hide behind unassuming doorways, all wrapped up in the sweet smell of incense and Bali Jepun (frang