Ubud Shopping Spot

Ubud is still very much the artistic centre of Bali, although it has gone through considerable change from the small artist's village it was a decade ago. It is now a centre of activity with a many different Balinese paintings on sale. Well-known and highly regarded galleries like the Neka, Agung Rai and Rudana are worth a visit. 

The works of western artists can also be viewed. For example, Antonio Blanco has his collection displayed at his gallery and home, and Hans Snel's paintings are exhibited at his restaurant and hotel just a little off the main road. 

Follow the main road and you'll pass many smaller galleries with different styles of paintings, and a collection of stores selling clothing, antiques, jewellery, handicrafts and also a few good bookshops. The central market too sells a variety of goods. Ubud's neighbouring villages of Peliatan, Penestanan and Pengosekan are also home to many artists and galleries.