Ubud is the cultural and artistic heart of Bali. Here lies the spiritual center of the island, home of most artists. In Ubud and the near villages you will find lots of museums, workshops and galleries, where tourists can buy cheap reproductions. Ubud is situated in the middle of Bali, against the slopes of Gunung Ayung and Gunung Batur, surrounded by an abundance of nature and terraced rice fields. Besides the famous ‘Monkey Forest’ Ubud has many international restaurants and luxury vacation villas, where you can get very good Wellness treatments. The airport is one hour by car from Ubud.