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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.

jrfrancis 3 years ago

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