Landmarks worth the trip on their ownUluwatu Temple and Tanah Lot are the sights most visitors build their first day around, and both reward an unhurried visit rather than a rushed photo stop.
A different pace of daily lifeWandering through Seminyak Beach or Mount Batur gives a better sense of Bali than any single landmark — it's where the everyday rhythm of the city actually shows.
Ubud's rice terracesOne of the more memorable stops for first-time visitors, and easy to reach from most central hotels.
A natural base for exploring furtherGood regional transport links make Bali a sensible starting point if you're planning to see more of Indonesia while you're there.