Sukawati

Want to enjoy the other side of traveling on the island of Bali, you can divert your trip a little east from Denpasar, namely to Sukawati – Gianyar.

Sukawati, the name of a sub-district as well as the name of a village in Gianyar Regency. Its strategic location is a passageway from Badung Regency eastward to Klungkung Regency.

Its favorable geographical location opens up opportunities for this sub-district with 12 villages to manage all its potential, especially arts and crafts and trade.

Gianyar as an art region, every corner is inseparable from the artistic activities of its people. Likewise in the Sukawati area, along the road in the Batubulan and Singapadu areas, various art stalls displaying sculptures are lined up offering the charm of three-dimensional art.

Don't miss the art market. Here a wide variety of handicrafts and souvenirs are sold at low prices and quality.

In other words, Sukawati Art Market is a cheap and complete shopping alternative. If you like bargaining, this is definitely the place for you.

If exploring Sukawati is not enough, you can still visit Celuk Village, the silver craft center of the area. Most of the people in this area are involved in the craft business as well as buying and selling silver.

When in the Batubulan area, a visit here is not complete without watching a barong dance performance. Not only the charm of arts and crafts and shopping, this area also offers nature tours with family.

In the Singapadu area you will get insight and knowledge about birds and various types of poultry in the bird park in this area, there is also a reptile park. Besides Bali Bird Park, another interesting tourist attraction is Bali Zoo Park. You can see many kinds of animals in this park.

With so many choices of tourist attractions on one route, it will certainly make it easier for you to enjoy quality time with those closest to you!

Have a great trip!

  • Tegenungan Waterfall, over 15 meters high. And it's amazing!
  • Batuan Temple, to see art sculptures from Balinese people in ancient times.
  • Residents of  Kemenuh Traditional Village in Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency have transformed the surrounding area into an attractive natural tourist attraction.
[ED/AY]