Buleleng

History
This regency sprawls over the full length of Bali`s north coast, hot, dry, fringed with black-sand beaches and coconut palms. It meets Karangasem in Northeast coast into the untouched jungle territory of Bali`s National Park in the west end of the island. The regency has been most exposed to foreign influences in the past. Buleleng was a port for trading boats coming east on the route to spice island and where Chinese, Arabic, European and Bugis merchants came to exchange opium, arm and "Kepeng" for Balinese rice, fruit, cattle and slaves. Buleleng was ruled by a "Raja" who took advice from a Dutch controller. But in 1864 a "Punggawa" Ida Made Rai returned from his exile and managed to establish independence which made him once again back to exile. In 1882, the Dutch made Bali and Lombok into combined Residency and Singaraja became the capital city.

Traditional arts
The colonial influence on Singaraja is also evident in the housing there of Bali?s largest collection of lontar palm-leaf books, in the Gedong Kirtya library. It is to here that many a post-colonial researcher flocks, desperately seeking wisdom in their ongoing scrutiny of Bali.
Temple-going
The coastal road leading both east and west of Singaraja leads past dramatic ocean scenes and a number of interesting temples. The road west, which leads to the low-key, relaxed tourist resort of Lovina, passes the temples of Pulaki and Dalem Melanting. The road east passes the elaborately carved Pura Beji at Sangsit and Pura Maduwe Karang at Kubutambahan, with its famous flower-wheeled bicycle relief. The Pura Dalam temple at Jagaraga also has peculiarly modern reliefs, depicting planes and car robberies.

Eco-tours
For visitors who are also nature-lovers, Buleleng provides joyful relief. Firstly, the district boasts the crisp, misty highland area which harbours Gitgit Falls. Down by the coast, east of Singaraja, there are natural springs at both Air Panas (hot) and Air Saneh (cold). And at Lovina, sightings of dolphins leaping beyond the black sand beaches are frequent.

Madwe Karang Temple
It is well-known Temple area in Bali. Maduwe Karang has been visited by tourists since before the Second World War. It is divided into three courtyards, or levels. Jaba Pura, the outer court is approached by two steps which are adorned with a series of thirty-four statues, representing the various characters from the Ramayana epic. The middle court, Jaba Tengah, and Jeroan, or interior court, are further on. The interior courtyard is considered the most sacred place, and situated here is statue of Kumbakarna being overwhelmed by a troop of monkey soldiers led by Sugriwa.

Singa Ambara Raja Monument
The Statue of a winged-lion located in the center of Singaraja. This monument representing a winged lion holding a corncob in one of its feet. This proud monument stands in front of thee mayor's house. A real and unique land march of the regency of Buleleng. The monument has always been a tourists attraction because of its strategic location.

Brahmavihara - Arama
The biggest Budhist Monastery in Bali. Brahmavihara Arama or commonly called Wihara Buddha Banjar is the biggest Buddhist temple in Bali. Situated in the hills of the Banjar Tegeha village in the district of Banjar, it blends beautifully with the peaceful environment. This Buddhist temple consists of five complexes :
Uposatha Gara
This hall is situated at the western top a comfortable and peaceful hall. On its wall the birth of the Buddha has been sculpted while a statue Buddha attaining Nirwana a heaven stands in the center of the hall. In this hall monk are ordained Dharmasala. A lecture hall situated in the eastern wing. Here priests give sermons. It also serves as a place for other spiritual activities.
Stupa
A building with a bell shaped roof lying on south western. The wall are mode of concrete with beautiful relief's
The Body tree
Close to the north western corner of the building grows a gigantic body tree. Beautifully carved relies are around the tree. This tree symbolizes the victory of Buddha when attaining the eternal perfection or Samia Sang Buddha.
Kuti
Kuti is the having quarters of the monks and the student monks. This also serves as the practice hall for the monks. Statues of Buddha decorates every part of the gardens and halls. The most beautiful being the Parinirwana and the statue of Buddha attaining sama or moksa in the Hindu religion. Sama or Moksa means the final earth exit.

The Pura Dalem Complex of Jagaraga
A unique temple of the dead whose humorous relief of western inspired themes such as dog fights, beer parties, armed robberies may attract many tourists. Like any Pura Dalem temple (the temple of the dead) in Bali, the pura Dalem of Jagaraga is located in the vacantly of a cemetery. Everything a bout this temple is quiet and withdrawn. Stone carvings of demonic faces. Peer out from the walls onto the empty court yard. The most frightening statue being the statue of Batari Durga ( the goddess of dead) . Yet to enlivens these are some portrayals of dirtiest , harvest and magical guardians, visitors to this temple will be amused at the humorous relief's of western inspired themes as automobile breakdowns, dog fights , armed robberies, beer parties. These are only examples of playful secular selupline found not only in the Pura Dalem of Jagaraga situated in the village of Jagaraga, 11 km to the east of Singaraja . Jagaraga is also farmed for the "Puputan Jagaraga" (Fight to the death) against the Dutch colonials and the Kebyar gamelan orchestra.

Beji Temple
A temple in which we found colorfully carved thorough the shrine. The temples of north Bali differs from those of the south. Every crevice of the temple in north Bali is gaily earned in curves flames and spirals, cascading a light ebullience everywhere. A five example of this northern style in Pura Beji (Beji Temple) in the village of Sangsit, the district of Sawan , Singaraja. Pura Beji , a subak temple dedicated to Dewi Sri, goddess of agriculture. Naga snake form the balustrade of splendid gate way fantastic niagmany beasts and devilish guardians appear from the entangled flora. Rows of stone towers set maze of pink sandstone. The court yard is spacious and decorated only by a few frangipani trees.

Ponjok Batu Temple
A temple built on a stone peninsula where between stones grow frangipani flowers and beautiful bushes. Ponjok Batu temple is built on a promontory of stone. Frangipani lies and grass spring out of the stone giving the temple something to look at. The name Ponjok Batu means story promontory the temple is situated on the highway to Karangasem that in the reason. People passing this temple take time to pray for safety in this temple. The sea breeze and many old tree in the vicinity of the temple add to the serenity of the place . Nearly mean springs are found.

Makam Jayaprana
According to Balinese legend, Jayaprana was an orphan raised by the rulers of Kalianget village.

Singsing Waterfall
Small upward path to the waterfall where you can do trekking enjoy fully. In getting to this location, the climb can be steep, but it's wonderful for those who enjoy trekking. Singsing Waterfall is in Temukus village only about 3 km from Lovina, so it is within reasonable walking distance. As a result, many visitors make this point of interest a part if their travel plans.

Banyuwedang Hot Spring
Hot spring where you can have a hot bath that believed can heal skin disease. This hot spring finds its source in a hot water spring emerging on the beach at law tide. To avoid the hot water spring from being contaminated with sea water, a concrete wall was build around the spring. The hot water being high in sulfur, is believed to be good against all kind of skin disease.