GWK Cultural Park

24 Sep GWK Cultural Park

GWK – stands for Garuda Wisnu Kencana, which is a statue of the god Vishnu, who stands erect on the hill Ungasan. Statue of the god Vishnu has a height of 20 meters. In this GWK tourist attractions, visitors can enjoy the view of sunrise and sunset. Because of this we recommend you this place as one of things to do in Bali.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue

Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal building will be standing 150 meters tall with its wings span 64 meters across.

Made from more than 4000 tons of copper and brass, the statue is picturing Lord Wisnu, as the source of wisdom, riding on the back of the mythical bird Garuda as the manifestation of conscience toward Amerta, the perennial goodness.

The statue and its pedestal will be surrounded by more than 240 hectares cultural park which was once an abandoned and unproductive limestone quarry. The cultural park will provide attractions for both local and foreign visitors with supporting facilities such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At present time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, and the hands of Wisnu have been placed temporarily in three different plazas within the park.

GWK Cultural Park is intended to educate, especially the young generations about the importance of preserving and cultivating world’s cultural heritage.

Opens Daily
8AM – 10PM
(GMT +8)

Entry ticket :
Children/Student (Indonesian): IDR 30,000
Adult (Indonesian): IDR 40,000
Child & Adult (foreigner): IDR 80,000