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Jalan Monkey Forest

A bustling street in Ubud known for its sacred monkey sanctuary, lined with shops, restaurants, and ancient temples amidst a dense jungle.
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Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest is the sort of place where you’d half expect to see Indiana Jones running away from a rolling boulder. Vines crawl up a trio of ancient Hindu shrines amid tall trees that swing with, you guessed it, monkeys! In total, there are several hundred crab-eating macaques free roaming around the jungles. You’ll see them scrambling over the carved effigies of Hindu gods, splashing in gurgling rivers, and being rather cheeky on the main paths.

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