Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (English: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park), abbreviated GWK, is a tourist park on the southern island of Bali. Tourist park is located at Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. In the garden area of this culture, is planned to set up a landmark or a mascot of Bali, which is a giant-sized statue of the god Vishnu who was riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.
Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground surface or 263 feet above sea level.
In that area there is also the Statue of Garuda Wisnu just behind the Plaza is the Garuda Plaza where the statue of Garuda placed as high as 18 meters while. At present, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which includes more than 4000 square meters of open space that is Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental sculptures Lotus Pond, Garuda make a very exotic space. With a capacity room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond have earned a good reputation as the perfect place to hold major international events.
There is also a statue of Vishnu's hand, which is part of the statue of the god Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work was placed temporarily in the area Tirta Agung.
GWK has several recreational areas including:
WISNU PLAZA
Wisnu Plaza is the highest land in the area where our place while GWK is the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.
At a certain time today, there will be some traditional performance with a magnificent statue of Vishnu Bali as a backdrop. Because the location is high, you can see the panoramic surroundings. Statue of Wisnu, as the focal point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells in the nearby holy that he never dry even during the dry season.
Giri Somaka Parahyangan placed next to a statue of Wishnu. This place was water, which historically have been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with a 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), this natural phenomenon is considered a holy man and was locally believed to be holy water.
STREET THEATER
Street Theater is the starting point and final visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the celebrations going on.
You can get souvenirs and merchandise Bali GWK GWK especially in 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 walk. We can taste 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 like barong, Rindik and parades.
LOTUS POND
Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Cultural Park, most likely, in Bali. Thus, the Lotus Pond is a great place and just to hold large-scale outdoor events.
Over the years, GWK has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at the Lotus Pond, like music concerts, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the majestic statue of Garuda in the background.
Lotus Pond lotus begins. Lotus is the main symbol of beauty, prosperity, and fertility. Vishnu is also always carry a lotus in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits in the lotus or bring flowers.
Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in the illus or mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.
Lotus root deep in mud is the material life. Shaft passing through the water symbolizes the existence of the astral world. Flowers floating on the water and open to the sky is emblematical spiritual being.
INDRALOKA GARDEN
This park is named after the heavenly god Indra Indraloka because of the beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite place in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a little party, gathering and wedding ceremonies. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden
AMPHITHEATER
Amphitheatre is an outdoor place for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every afternoon you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free which is about 18.30 s / d 19:30 AM. Even Kecak dance can be collaborated with other regions.
TIRTA AGUNG
Tirta Agung is the perfect outdoor space for the intermediate event. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu's hand, part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located nearby.
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