Bali’s governor, Wayan Koster, has issued new regulations for foreign visitors to protect the island’s cultural practices and maintain respectful and sustainable tourism.
Under the rules, visitors must respect sacred sites, religious symbols, and Balinese customs. They are required to wear appropriate clothing in public areas and tourist spots. Proper behaviour is expected in temples, restaurants, and on the streets.
The circular lists specific prohibitions, such as entering temples without traditional Balinese clothing, climbing sacred trees, and behaving disruptively at spiritual sites. It also bans littering, single-use plastics, and…
