Unearth the Secret Behind Bali’s Famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

Travelers can rent a bike from one of the locals and ride off into the winding roads of the village as you take in the fresh clean air and epic views.

There are some trekking locations that you also explore, and when you get hungry, you can buy a snack from one of the available food stalls.

Buy red rice

Our travel guide to the Jatiluwih rice terraces encompasses buying red rice that is not only distinct to the area but was part of the reason UNESCO awarded Subak Jatiluwih with the accolade.

This Tabanan village is one of the main producers of red rice, where farmers veer away from the use of pesticides hence giving a unique color, smell, and taste of the healthy grain.

Visit an ancient temple

Indonesia’s Island of Gods is all too famous for its ancient temples and Tabanan Regency is no exception with its Luhur Sri Rambut Sedana Temple.

This historic monument on the slopes of Mount Batukaru is believed to bless visitors with fortune, wealth, and fertility. It is unknown when this longstanding temple was built because it is that ancient.

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Situated 700 meters above the surface, you will be greeted by a nice gentle breeze when visiting this ancient Balinese temple that is also surrounded by farms owned by the locals.

Discover a hidden waterfall

Part of our Jatiluwih rice terraces travel guide includes uncovering the hidden waterfall in Bali, namely the Yeh Hoo Waterfall.

Reaching the destination is not difficult although you are required to climb up a staircase which already offers you gorgeous views of Mother Nature.

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As soon as your foot lands on the last stair, you can already see the strong current of this natural wonder.

This hidden waterfall in Bali is 8 meters tall and features a serene landscape that will make you want to stick around.

The final tip on our Jatiluwih rice terraces travel guide is that you be prepared to adhere to existing health protocols such as wearing a face mask and regularly disinfecting your hands during the ongoing pandemic.

(Writer: Nabilla Ramadhian | Editor: Kahfi Dirga Cahya)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/09/11/181000327/wisata-desa-jatiluwih-bali-air-terjun-tersembunyi-hingga-warisan-budaya-dunia?page=all#page2