Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, The Biggest Icon of Bali

GWK, is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali. This park is located in Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. In this culture of garden area, planned to set up a landmark or mascot of Bali, which is a giant statue of Lord Vishnu who is riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level.
In that area there is also a statue of Garuda is right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the 18 meters tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At this time, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space. With the capacity of the room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained good reputation as a perfect place to hold big and international events.
There is also a statue of Vishnu hands that are part of a statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work is placed in the area while Tirta Agung.
GWK has several recreational areas including:

  - Vishnu Plaza
Vishnu Plaza is the highest ground in the area where our place while GWK is the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.
Due to its high location, you can see the surrounding panorama. Statue of Vishnu, as the central point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and the nearby holy well water which he said was never dry even in the dry season.
Parahyangan Somaka Giri placed next to a statue of Vishnu. This is where water, which historically has been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with strong magical powers to cure illness and asked the god of rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), this natural phenomenon is considered holy and local people believed it to be holy water.

   -Street Theater
Street Theater is the start and end of a visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many stores 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 reflexology foot Bali after a 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 all you can eat package.
At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali especially like 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 a great place and only for large-scale outdoor events.
Over the years, the pedestal has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at Lotus Pond as music concerts, 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 flower in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits on a lotus or carrying flowers.
Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, or illus has its roots in the mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.
Lotus roots are sunk in the mire of material existence. Stalk pass through the water symbolizes the existence in the astral world. Floating on the water and opening to the sky is emblematical of spiritual being.

   -Indraloka Garden
The park is named after heaven Lord Indra Indraloka for beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite places in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a small party, gathering and wedding ceremony. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

   -Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre is the outdoor venue for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every afternoon you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free is around 18:30 s / d 19:30 pm. The Kecak Dance can even collaborate with other regional dances.

   -Tirta Agung
Tirta Agung is the outdoor space that is perfect for medium-sized events. You also can visit the statue of Vishnu Hand, part of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue which is located nearby. 

So, come and enjoy the biggest icon of Bali