CHECK OUT BALI'S OFFICIAL LIST OF DOS AND DON'TS FOR TOURISTS, WHICH INCLUDES A RULE AGAINST CLIMBING SACRED TREES

  • Bali authorities released a list of dos and don'ts for tourists to follow. 
  • The rules will be noted on a card that will be given to tourists upon arrival.
  • Some of the don'ts include not climbing sacred trees and not entering holy sites while menstruating.

After several tourists were caught dancing in the nude at holy temples and posing naked with sacred trees, it looks like Bali has finally had enough. Now, local authorities have released an official list of dos and don'ts for tourists to follow.

On May 31, Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, announced that all tourists will receive a card upon arrival at the local airport in the coming months, the South China Morning Post reported.

"[I ask] all parties to seriously understand, implement and socialize this circular letter to all staff and foreign tourists visiting Bali," Koster said in the SCMP report

The card details rules, a mix of cultural norms and important laws in Bali — including rules against climbing sacred trees and disrespecting religious sites.

Check out the full list of dos and don't below, according to the Straits Times

Dos

  • Respect the holy, sacred nature of temples and all other religious symbols in Bali.
  • Dress modestly and wear appropriate clothing when visiting sacred places and tourist attractions.
  • Behave politely and respectfully in sacred places, tourist attractions, restaurants, on the roads, and in all other public places.
  • Respect the Balinese traditions, customs, art, and culture, as well as the local wisdom of the Balinese people during rituals and ceremonies.
  • Be accompanied by licensed tour guides when visiting tourist attractions. These guides should understand Bali's way of life, customs, traditions, and local wisdom of the Balinese people.
  • Make payments using Indonesian rupiah and the Indonesian Standard QR Code.
  • Exchange currency at authorized money changers that display the authorization number and QR code logo from Bank Indonesia.
  • Obey Indonesian traffic laws and regulations, which include having an international or national driving license, dressing appropriately, and not driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
  • Use legal cars and motorbikes that are officially registered or operated by legal businesses and associations.
  • Stay in accommodations that have the required permits in accordance with local regulations.
  • Comply with all special provisions and rules that apply in each tourist attraction.

Don'ts

  • Enter the holy spaces within temples, unless you are there for a Balinese traditional ceremony.
  • Touch or climb sacred trees.
  • Take photos while wearing immodest clothes or without clothes, or behave in any way that will desecrate holy and sacred places.
  • Litter or pollute the water bodies and public spaces in Bali.
  • Use single-use plastics such as plastic bags, styrofoam and plastic straws.
  • Hurl offensive words and act aggressively towards government officials, members of local communities or fellow tourists, even on social media.
  • Work or conduct business activities without obtaining the proper documents.
  • Engage in illegal activities such as trading flora and fauna, cultural artifacts, and illegal goods, including illegal drugs.

Insider has reached out to the Bali Tourism Board for comment.

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