A haven for artists and craftsmen, Ubud has a spectacular hillside setting which overlooks lush rice paddies. Art galleries, craft shops, museums, excellent restaurants and museums add to ambiance of this creative centre. Ubud is also a good base for adventure tours like white water rafting on the Ayung river. Ubud is easy to walk around with hotels clustered ... More> mostly in the centre and others located on the outskirts at Tjampuhan Village (15 mins walk from the centre) and Penestanan Village (10 mins. walk.) Some hotels overlook the stunning Ayung river gorge, about 30 minutes drive from the centre of Ubud.