Bali
Bali: a bag for beaches and temple visits
Separate beachwear from temple clothing. For temple visits, check sarong and sash arrangements and cover shoulders and knees.
Bali
Bali: a bag for beaches and temple visits
Separate beachwear from temple clothing. For temple visits, check sarong and sash arrangements and cover shoulders and knees.
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- Beach
Editor-picked essentials
- Sarong and sash
For temple entry; check the venue’s bring-or-rent arrangements.
Sources
- Indonesia Travel: Bali temple attire and cultural etiquette Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia
- Clothes covering shoulders and knees
For temple days; a waist sarong alone does not cover shoulders.
Sources
- Indonesia Travel: Bali temple attire and cultural etiquette Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia
- Hat and sunscreen
Consider for outdoor days, according to exposure and plans.
Recommended packing
Apps that can help at this destination
Gojek
Editor's pickFind GoCar car rides and GoRide motorcycle rides in Bali.
Before using: Register with an email and phone number, complete SMS verification, then check pickup, destination and available payment methods.
Things to know: Virtual and VoIP numbers are unsupported. A local number is suggested if registration fails; a local SIM is not stated as mandatory. Check available rides and payment methods at booking.
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About this guide
An editorial guide for a beach stay with optional temple visits. If entering a temple, prepare a sarong, sash and clothing that covers shoulders and knees instead of relying on beachwear. Check whether to bring or obtain these at the venue. Confirm ride availability and payment methods in Gojek at booking.
Trip photos
Local travel notes
An editorial guide, not a trip report
Editorial recommendationThese packing suggestions draw on official information, not first-hand use. Photos illustrate the destination independently of the text, not evidence of a visit. Travel dates, costs and party size are unspecified. “Essential” is a priority for the assumed activity, not an obligation for everyone.
Temple clothes are separate from beachwear
Editorial recommendationIndonesia Travel advises a sarong, sash and modest clothing for temples. Prepare shoulder and knee coverage; follow each temple’s guidance on rentals and access.
Sources
- Indonesia Travel: Bali temple attire and cultural etiquette Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia
Photo credits and licence notes
Photo 1: credit and licence
Travel tipGreen rice terraces at Tegallalang. Philip Nalangan / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Creative Commons
- Photo 1: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 2: credit and licence
Travel tipA seaside pavilion on Bali’s coast. Lasthib / Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (CC0 1.0). Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied.
Sources
- Photo 2: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (CC0 1.0) Creative Commons
Photo 3: credit and licence
Travel tipTanah Lot Temple surrounded by waves. Philip Nalangan / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Creative Commons
- Photo 3: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 4: credit and licence
Travel tipMount Batur beneath dramatic clouds. Philip Nalangan / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Creative Commons
- Photo 4: original and author Wikimedia Commons