Based on data from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, December is the rainy season in Indonesia. If you’re thinking of planning a vacation to Bali this December, be sure to prepare your equipment well. Raincoats, umbrellas, and clothes that can easily dry will maximize your holiday. Then, you can make your itinerary based on this list below.

1. Rice Paddy Terrace

The beginning of the rainy season is the planting season. At this time, lush verdant plants adorn every paddy field. Some locations that present this agrarian beauty include Tegallalang, Ubud Botanic Garden and Jepun Garden Denpasar.

Jepun Garden with an area of 2.5 hectares is also called the Bali Frangipani Garden. Yes, a large garden with neatly arranged grass plus a florid or frangipani flower can make a fresh outlook. In addition, there are also some facilities to relax and take shelter when it rains.

To visit this place, it is recommended to visit in the morning. In addition to fresh air, morning sunlight will warm your body. Furthermore, Ubud Botanic Garden with a collection of flora including herbs that color the atmosphere. In addition to the three recommended places, there are other interesting locations to visit, such as Bedugul Botanical Gardens or referred to as the largest botanical garden in Indonesia.

2. Culinary Tourism

There are dozens of Balinese specialties. You will easily find a dish that warms like a jukut ares vegetable. These vegetables are made from banana stems are served with lawar, chicken betutu, and satay lilit. There are also fish menus such as mujair nyat-nyat and fish soup, also warm drinks such as ginger tea. This food, besides being processed with traditional herbs, can also warm your body.

3. Cooking class

Many tourists are curious about traditional Balinese cuisine. Luckily there are so many Cooking Class programs for a variety of tourist backgrounds. You will easily find it in the Ubud area. Usually, before starting cooking the Cooking Class participants will be introduced to the types of ingredients. Well, the majority of typical Balinese cuisine ingredients won’t be easy to find in other places.

4. Enjoy the artwork

Besides being rich in culture, Bali also has a lot of art tourism such as galleries, museums and studios. Various forms of art can also be enjoyed, from fine arts to performing arts such as dance. Kecak dance with contemporary spirit can be enjoyed at Agung Rai Museum of Art. There are regular art events there, so look at the schedule carefully. Besides ARMA, at the end of the year, an art exhibition called Art Bali was held. The location is in ABBC Building Nusa Dua, South Kuta, Badung Regency.

Besides the two places above, there is an art gallery with a variety of works of art on display. Its location is spread across almost the entire island, but it is most easily found in Badung and Gianyar Regencies.

5. Souvenir shopping

Shopping is a fun activity. Besides being able to trade or buy souvenirs, you can enjoy watching the activities of merchants who sell their items. If you like the daily culture of the Balinese people, you can explore their meaningful stories. You can also just look around and hunt for unique items that steal your heart.

The most fun activity is shopping at the Traditional Market. For example, in Sukawati Art Market, Ubud Art Market, and Kumbasari Market. Interested in finding something that is ethnic and Balinese? Visit the art markets. Anyway, because the market building has been renovated, you don't need to worry when it rains.

6. Enjoy the waves

That's right, surfing when the waves are not necessarily so attractive to surfers. However, during the rainy season, be careful and be safe. Follow the instructor and update about the weather. Then, where is the coolest place to ride the waves?

The area of West Bali is famous for its beaches for surfing locations. For example, in Kuta Beach and Suluban Beach. There is also a camp for surfers on Bingin Beach. This is the meeting place for surfers of the world with a variety of skills, from beginners to advance.

7. Explore culture

Bali is also known as the Thousand Temple Island because the majority of the population adheres to Hindu beliefs. In the temple, the local community chants prayers and perform worship. Some temples are open to the public with special rules. Well, the final destination recommendation is to explore culture by visiting temples. In a certain period of time, there are ceremonies with traditional dances, especially during Purnama and Tilem.

Pura Ulun Danu Batur is a very beautiful destination, especially during the rainy season. This temple is located on Jalan Raya Kintamani, South Batur, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. In addition to dive into the cultural, you can also enjoy the view of the clouds that surround Mount Batur.

In addition to the seven best destinations in Bali, there are still many representative tourist attractions to visit during the rainy season. How about your vacation plans? If there are tourist attractions that you want to visit while in Bali, please consider the weather first.