Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) | Cultures of Denpasar

Garuda Wisnu Kencana or better known as the GWK is a statue of the god Vishnu and Garuda bird that stands on the hill Ungasan, Jimbaran. Sculptures made ​​by a former student named Nyoman Nuarta ITB is planned to reach 145 meters high, beat high statue of liberty, New York and plans to become the world's tallest monument.

But until now the manufacture of this particular statue of Garuda statues are still not implemented because of cost issues hampered. The location of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located in a limestone hill with a height of 300 meters above sea level will then become landmarks that welcomes anyone when he stepped on his foot on the island of Bali.

Because some of the constraints of building the statue was a little choked up. Since built in 1997, up to the present condition of the new statue completed 15 percent of Head of statue of Lord Vishnu and Garuda. In complex areas, there were already exhibition center, restaurant, lotus pond, dioramas, Giri Kencana Villa, amphitheater, and trade and promotion center. A concert arena built in the middle of the cliff - the towering limestone cliffs. The cliffs are made ​​of a hill in pieces.

How to Get There :
The road to the area GWK is the same path with a path of good Uluwatu area to see the sunset or watch a Kecak Dance performance. In route tour in Bali, GWK is one place that was visited prior to the Dreamland and Uluwatu. No transport to access here, so you can rent a taxi, or if you want cheaper to rent a car or motorbike.

Nusa Dua Beach and the Story | Cultures of Denpasar

One of the unique beach in Bali is the Nusa Dua beach. This beach has two separate reefs. Nusa dua beach are about 11 kilometers from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport or about 14 kilometers from Kuta, you must bring your own vehicle or ride a vehicle transportation tours. Public transport does not pass this area.

Bali immemorial folklore says that the nusa dua beach is a waste beach to those who make mistakes in public. So as punishment, they were disposed to this beach and the beach is very barren of yore. They just eat from what they can on this beach. Then there were two knights who was also in the law on this beach.

Both of these knights fight on the beach is to seize power. But before the fight they put their yoke on the beach. After they fight, it turns out they have the same great capabilities. Until finally they decided to share power. Separator territory that is the stuff that they may put their yoke on the beach before the fight. That was the beginning of the beach nusa dua stories.

Nusa dua beach are very beautiful, clean, and the water was too calm, until the child - children can play on this beach leluarsa. On this beach there are many visitors who come while berkemping with family. Many also sell snacks on the beach and the price is very social.

Despite its white sand and gentle, before 1980, Nusa Dua beach is a beach that is not a destination travelers. At that time the beach is just filled with shrubs. Only after the Bali Tourism and Development Council, organize and develop this area, Nusa Dua tourist area into an elite and exclusive. All hotels in this area is a five-star hotel with room rental rates around U.S. $ 100-US $ 400 per night.

Along the coast of Nusa Dua, you can watch two very beautiful scenery. The first sights is the expanse of the Indian Ocean with a charming line of horizon. The second landscape is a row of luxury hotels are arranged neatly along the coast.

Bali Safari Marine Park

Bali Safari Marine Park area was built over ​​40 hectares. Bali Safari Marine Park Is one of the 3 garden animals in Indonesia. Bali Safari Marine Park Located in three villages in Gianyar Bali that is Desa Lebih, Desa Serongga and Desa Medahan. The distance of Bali Safari Marine Park is 17 km to the east of the city of Denpasar or approximately 1 hour from Ngurah Rai airport.

Bali Safari Marine Park constructed with a blend of Balinese culture and provide a place for wildlife in its natural habitat. There are rare animals from three countries : Indonesia, India and Africa. There are 80 species and 400 rare species originating from Indonesia such as Bali White Starling, Owl, tapirs, crocodiles, Deer Pig, and Sumatran Tiger. From India such as spotted deer, Himalayan Bear, Nilgai and Black Buck. And also from Africa such as Hippo, Ostrich, Lion, Babbon, Zebra and Blue Wildebeest.

Tourists that visiting Bali Safari Marine Park can also enjoy some of performances like stage Hanuman, elephant riding tour, and the elephant stalls.

Bali Safari Marine Park aside from being an attractive tourist destination also used as a breeding place for the endangered animals like White tigers from India. White tigers from India were bred here.

Bebek Bengil Restaurant | Cultures of Denpasar

Bali island not only has beautiful nature. Culinary arts gods island is also famous for delicious and tempting. Who does not know Betutu Chicken, Jinggo Cooked Rice or Grilled Pig. But there is another Balinese cuisine is not less delicious, namely bebek bengil. Fried duck served with sambal matah and vegetables.

If you visit Bali, dont forget to stop by the restaurant Bebek Bengil located in Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal, Ubud. Restaurant with traditional concepts and is situated on the edge of this field presents a variety of dishes typical mainstay of Bali. Price menus are comparable with the flavor and atmosphere on offer, the price of one serving of duck about 60 thousand rupiah. If you eat one package full menu, ranging from drinks, food and dessert staple, more or less you have to spend 300 thousand rupiah. While dining, your eyes will be pampered with a paddy field.

The mainstay of this restaurant is certainly bebek bengil. Dish made ​​of duck served with sambal and jukut. It is said bengil name is taken from the behavior of the dirty duck rice. This dirty duck into the restaurant that has not been finished and littering the floor. Since then the restaurant is named bebek bengil (bengil duck) aka dirty duck by the owner.