Ubud has a lot of attractive destinations to explore, including Ubud Royal Palace. You are about to explore the place where Ubud royal family members live. The information below will explain more why you must go to Ubud Royal Palace. It also gives you information about where to go to eat great dishes and beverages while you are in Ubud.
What Kind of Area is Ubud Royal Palace
Balinese people also call Ubud Royal Palace Puri Saren Agung Ubud Royal Palace. Briefly, the building is attractive with unique architecture and wonderful surroundings. It is a common thing because Ubud Royal Palace is the place where royal family members live.
The location of Ubud Royal Palace is on Jalan Raya Ubud No.8, Gianyar. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes if you stay anywhere in the town center. Remember to dress neatly since there are no specific dress codes to enter the palace. It is necessary to do this because you are entering a kingdom or a palace of the royal family in Ubud.
The History of Ubud Royal Palace
Ubud Royal Palace was built by Tjokorda Putu Kandel in 1800 to 1823. The palace you see today is not the original building since it was restructured after an earthquake in 1917. Ubud Royal Palace accepted foreign guests for the first time in 1928. The management keeps welcoming foreign guests until today.
One thing you must see once you enter the palace is the spectacular architecture. You are about to see carved stones around the palace. The stones were carved by local artists known as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad.
This royal palace consists of some areas, such as Pure Marajan Agung and the main pavilion. Pure Marajan Agung is the private temple of the royal family, whereas the pavilion is the place for holding dance shows at night. You must also see a big fig tree in the residence of the royal family. This old fig tree is originally from Bengal.
Attractions You Can Enjoy at Ubud Royal Palace
You can’t only capture the magnificent architecture and beautiful views around the Ubud Royal Palace. You can also enjoy traditional performances in this palace. At least, there are 7 dance performances you can enjoy in Ubud Royal Palace, including the Legong Mahabarata Dance, Legong Dance, and Ramayana Ballet.
You only have to know the exact day to watch your favorite dance. For instance, you can go to Ubud Royal Palace on Sunday to watch the Legong Mahabharata Dance. If it is not, you can also go there on Friday to enjoy Barong Night. The dance performances at Ubud Royal Palace begin at 07.30 p.m.
Recommended Place to Visit Before or After Exploring Ubud Royal Palace
Remember to include Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant on your itinerary while exploring Ubud. It is a great place to visit before or after exploring Ubud Royal Palace. You need to recharge your stamina before going to Ubud Royal Palace, and the menus in this restaurant will help you.
Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant has some signature menus whether Balinese or international dishes. For the Balinese dishes, you can try Jukut Undis, Kuah Be Pasih, Satay Kebet Campur, and many more. For the Indonesian menu, this restaurant has specific menus, such as gado-gado, vegetable curry, and beef rendang.
You can also order some fresh beverages to keep you fresh before exploring Ubud Royal Palace, such as Ubudian Healthy drinks, Shrida Fresh, and Shrida Fresh Juice. The atmosphere at Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant is also peaceful with Balinese ornaments, including statues, plants, trees, ponds, and others. It seems that you feel the atmosphere of the royal family palace in Ubud once you enter this restaurant. You can go to this restaurant to have breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
Check the complete menu on www.shridaubud.com. Say you want to watch more theatrical attractions after watching it at Ubud Royal Palace. You can also visit Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant to watch the attractions you want. There are some interesting daily events you can enjoy in this restaurant, such as Hanuman Legacy Dance, Balinese Heritage Cultural Night, Balinese Mask Dance Ritual, and many more.
Check the complete information about the daily events on the official website. Best of all, you can’t only enjoy the shows but also special menus from the restaurant, such as A La Carte, steak, cocktails, wine pairing, and many more.
The most important thing is that you can’t only visit Ubud Royal Palace when spending time in Ubud but also Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant. Both places give great things to you, including wonderful performances and delicious dishes and beverages.
Book a table today by calling customer service. Remember to explain the special services you want to the customer service. Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant will prepare everything for you.
All you have to do is go to the restaurant based on the booking date and enjoy it. Then, you can continue the trip to Ubud Royal Palace to enjoy the beauty of Ubud.
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