Garuda Wisnu Kencana(GWK)

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is a park in Jimbaran Bali attraction Statue GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana). GWK statue is a replica of the statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda vehicle named as high as 12 m, the work of the famous sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground or 263 feet above sea level.

This statue is projected to tie layout with visibility up to 20 km so that it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of the mission of saving the environment and the world. The statue was made ​​from a mixture of copper and steel weighing 4,000 tons, with a height of 75 meters and a width of 60 meters. When construction is completed, the the statue will be the largest statue in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty.

GWK has several recreational areas include:

Vishnu Plaza

Vishnu Plaza is the highest ground in the area while the pedestrians where we place the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu. At certain times of day, there will be some traditional Balinese performance with a magnificent statue of Vishnu as a backdrop. Due to its high location, you can see the panoramic surroundings. Statue of Vishnu, as the central point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells nearby shrine which is said to have never dried even in the dry season.

Parahyangan Somaka Giri placed next to a statue of Vishnu. This is where the water is, which historically has been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with strong magical powers to cure illness and asked the gods of rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), natural phenomena are considered local saints and believed it to be holy water.

Street Theater

Street Theater is the starting point and the end of a visit to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the festivities going on.

You can get souvenirs and merchandise GWK Bali especially at GWK Bali Souvenir Shop and Art Market. We can even find a Balinese spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try the foot reflexology Bali after a long walk. We could taste the good food at the best price only in our food court, Food Theatre, and our newest restaurant, The Home with a package of all you can eat. At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali, especially as barong, Rindik and parade. 

Lotus Pond

Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park and, most likely, in Bali. Thus, Lotus Pond is the right and only for large-scale outdoor events. 

Over the years, GWK has been trusted for large scale was held, both national and international events such as music concerts Lotus Pond, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the magnificent statue of Garuda in the background. 

Lotus Pond originated from the lotus. Lotus is the ultimate symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. Vishnu also always carry a lotus in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits on a lotus or carrying flowers. 

Some interesting facts are that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in the illustration or mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that of the cosmos.

Lotus roots are sunk in the mire of material life. The shaft passing through the water symbolizes the existence in the astral world. Flowers floating on the water and opening to the sky is emblematical of spiritual being.

Indraloka Garden

This park is named after the heaven God Indra Indraloka for beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite places in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana to hold a small to medium sized, collection and wedding ceremonies. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre is the outdoor venue for a special performance with a well-designed acoustic. Every evening you can watch famous Kecak dance and free is around 18:30 s / d 19:30 pm. Even Kecak Dance can be collaborated with other regional dances.

Tirta Agung

Tirta Agung is the perfect outdoor space for intermediate events. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu's hand, part of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue located nearby.

Holiday on Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot in Bali is a place of recreation that offers the beauty of nature to see the sunset.Tanah lot located in the Beraban Village Kediri Tabanan District, taken approximately 45 minutes from Kuta area. Here there are two temples are located on a large rock. One is located on top of the boulder, when the tide of,this temple will be seen surrounded by the sea and the other, precisely in the north Tanah Lot temple located there is a jutting into the sea and over the cliff.

Tanah Lot temples is part of the temple Sad Kahyangan.Tanah Lot temple in the middle of the beach is a place of worship of the gods of the sea guard. Tanah Lot, famous as a beautiful place to watch the sunset, usually the guests will arrive in the afternoon to see the beauty of the sunset.

In this place, from the parking lot up to the attraction / temple, there are many art shop offering local handicrafts, many drinks and foods, there are also facilities washroom / toilet, which is not much pay for the rent.

  According to legend Tanah Lot was founded by a lady called Brahmins from Java Nirartha that embraces Hinduism, and he managed to strengthen the trust of local people to the teachings of Hinduism and Sad kahyangan. Bendesa Beraban feel unrivaled many of his followers left him and became a follower Danghyang Nirarta. Then Bendesa told Nirartha leaving Tanah Lot. He agreed but before leaving Tanah Lot, with all his strength to move boulders into the middle of the beach stones and built temples there. She also changed her shawl into a snake temple guards. These snakes are still there today and snakes including sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped black and yellow. Bendesa Beraban was amazed and became followers Nirartha.