The island of the Gods, which has become one of Indonesia’s icons, especially in the eyes of foreign tourists, seems to never run out of exciting places to visit. The favorite site ranges from coastlines to monasteries and temples. No doubt there are many unique attractions here, such as the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK).
If you come to Bali by plane, this destination can be reached by driving about 20 minutes from Bali airport with no traffic jam. The exact location is in Ungasan Village, Jalan Raya Uluwatu, which is a part of the South Kuta area, Badung Regency.
Attractions of GWK Bali
This cultural park, which was built on an area of 240 hectares, seems to never be empty of visitors because it has several attractions such as the following:
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1. Art and Cultural Value
Not just an ordinary park, but Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park has become one of the most valuable landmarks in Bali. Which has artistic and cultural value and is symbolized by a giant statue as high as 121 meters, which is higher than the United States Liberty Statue which is about 93 meters high. The statue in this park has historical value and a unique story about Lord Vishnu and Garuda.
2. Enjoy the Show
There are various performances at Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park that can be enjoyed for free. After buying an entrance ticket, you can enjoy multiple dance arts to theater performances that tell the story of Garuda Wisnu. The show timing is from 10 am to 7 pm.
3. Souvenir Hunting
The park is surrounded by various souvenir shops ranging from snacks to unique Balinese items. There are also T-shirts and hats with Balinese writing, key chains, bags, and more.
4. Go around GWK with a Segway
Walking in this huge park will definitely make you tired, right? Especially if you have previously traveled from other tourist objects. But don’t worry, tourists can still get around without the hassle by taking advantage of the Segway facility.
This facility costs around 50,000 IDR to rent for one round, which takes approximately 10 minutes. Traveling on a segway will also make it easier to find cool photo spots.
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Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is open from 8 am to 10 pm every day other than Nyepi Day with the following ticket prices:
- Adults: 125,000 IDR
- Children: 100,000 IDR
- GWK Building Entrance: 20,000 IDR
Facilities Around Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park
- Where to eat: there are various dishes ranging from Balinese, other Indonesian food, Chinese food, and even western food.
- Photo studio: a photo studio near GWK hires photographers to capture moments while at GWK in certain spots. In the same studio, they usually rent traditional Balinese clothes.
- Lodging: if you want to enjoy Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park longer, there are also lodging facilities around the location that offer a beautiful view of Bali from behind the bedroom window or balcony.
- Parking space for motorbikes, cars, and tourist buses.
- Bus stop near GWK for tourists who don’t come by private vehicle.
If you plan to visit Bali, you can go to Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park, which has adequate facilities. The ticket price is quite affordable since it is free to watch various shows.
