The city of Tabnan is a modern, prosperous home to a substantial ethnic Chinese community. It is the birthplace of Mario, a dancer who revolutionized Balinese dance in the 30's with his kebyar and kebyar teropong dances, and commemorated by the Mario theatre.

Southwest of Tabanan is Kerambitan. The enchantment of this place lies in the fact tht it is still to be effected by modernization.It is particularly noted for the beautiful old building and two large palaces.
The tabanan highland mostly consist of volcanic are, with Mount Batukau (2275m), Mount Sang Hyang (2093m),and Bratan, on the three lakes that make up the Bedugul resort area,.

The area has the last remaining tropical forest on the island. The tranquil botanical garden of Kebun Raya Eka Karya in Bedugul are home to 650 species of trees and a unique collection of fern and orchids.

The Regency is enriched by the most popular Tourist Resort such as :

Bedugul Temple
Tanah Lot Temple