Made Bali: October 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Jatiluih inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has officially acknowledged bali's traditional subak agricultural system on its World Heritage list during the organization's annual meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 29.

Jatiluih, along with other historical sites such as the church of the Nativity and the pilgrimage Route in Bethlehem in Palestine, the Nahal Me'arot/Wadi el-mughara Caves in Israel, as well as Rock Island's Southern lagoon in Pulau, were all named as World Heritage Site. Ida Bagus Ngurah Wijaya, Chairman of the Bali chapter of Indonesian Tourism Industry Association, expressed his happiness on hearing this good news. "UNESCO's official recognition of Jatiluih on its World Heritage List is expected to have a positive impact on the island's tourism and culture," said Wijaya. Tourists would be eager to visit the sites. "it would also act as huge marketing effort for Bali," he told Bali Daily over the weekend.

UNESCO recogniced Jatiluih Balinese cultural landscape of rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 hectares. Jatiluih reflcts the philosophical concept of Tri Hita Karana, which brings together the realms of the spirit, the human world and nature.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Waterfalls Nungnung

Nungnung is the name of a small village, located 40 kilometers north of Denpasar. The village is temperate

cool with a height of approximately 900 meters above the sea surface. In this village there is a waterfall

has a height of 50 meters with a fairly large water discharge. To reach this waterfall, we must

browse the hilly rice fields about 2 Kilometers from the highway. Enjoy the natural Panorama along

journey to the location of the waterfall will increase of our awe of the greatness and omnipotence of the Creator

And a trip to the location of the waterfall is an experience that will not be forgotten.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

BUKIT CAMPUHAN UBUD

Verdant grass, fresh air and of course the magnificent views from the top of the hill is a characteristic of the Mount Campuhan. Besides the natural beauty of this hill, travelers can do trekking activities in these hills. Located in Ubud-Gianyar, Bali, Bukit Campuhan perfect place to be one of the main options when you visit to Ubud area.

Close to the majestic castle and also ubud ubud art market, ubud hill is located a 15 minute walk away. Cool, beautiful and fresh, maybe it was the impression that emerges when we visited the Mount Campuhan and the place is also very suitable for calming the mind. also many foreign tourists who travel to this place if you are in ubud ubud addition to the grand palace, monkey forest and Ubud art market. sensation felt different if you come to ubud ubud Campuhan by visiting hill.