Garuda Wisnu Kencana (English: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (English: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park), abbreviated GWK, is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali. This park is located on the headland of Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, capital of Bali province. In this cultural garden area, planned to be established a landmark or a mascot of Bali, the giant statue of Lord Vishnu who is riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters. [1]
Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 meters above sea level. [1]
In the region there is also a statue of Garuda right behind Plaza Vishnu is Garuda Plaza where 18-meter high statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At this time, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental sculptures Lotus Pond Garuda made the room very exotic. With room capacity that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has earned a good reputation as a perfect place to hold large events and international.
There is also a statue of Vishnu hand which is part of the statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue complete. This work is placed temporarily in the area Tirta Agung.
Table of contents

    1 Recreation at GWK
    2 Gallery
    3 See also
    4 External links
    5 References
Recreation at GWK
GWK which is owned by Private has several recreational areas such as:

    Vishnu Plaza
Panorama of Vishnu Plaza
Vishnu Plaza is the highest ground in areas GWK where we place while the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.
At certain times of day, there will be some traditional Balinese performance with the magnificent statue of Vishnu as a backdrop. Due to the high location, you can see the panoramic view of the surroundings. Statue of Vishnu, as the central point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells in the nearby holy he never dry even during the dry season.
Parahyangan Somaka Giri placed next to the statue of Vishnu. This place is water, which has historically been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with 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 holy and local people believed it to be holy water.

    Street Theater
Street Theater is the starting point and the end of a visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the festivities take place.
You can get souvenirs and merchandise Bali GWK GWK particularly in Souvenir Shop and Bali Art Market. We can even find Bali spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try a foot reflexology Bali after a walk. We can taste good food at the best prices only at our food court, Food Theatre, and our latest restaurant, The Home package 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 parade.

    Lotus Pond
Information on the Lotus Pond near the entrance gate
Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor areas in Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Cultural Park, most likely, in Bali. Thus, the Lotus Pond is a great place and just to hold a large-scale outdoor events.
Over the years, the pedestal has been entrusted with a large scale are held, both nationally and internationally, in the Lotus Pond events such as music concerts, international meetings, a big party. Lotus Pond is a unique place with a limestone pillar at the side and the magnificent statue of Garuda in the background.
Lotus Pond originated from the lotus. Lotus is the ultimate symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. Vishnu also always carries a lotus flower in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits in a lotus or bring flowers.
Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in ilus or mud, and spreading interest in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that of the cosmos.
Lotus roots sinking into the mud is a material life. Stalk skipping through the water symbolizes existence in the astral world. Floating on the water and open to the sky is emblematical of spiritual being.

    Indraloka Garden
The park is named after haven Indraloka Lord Indra as beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite places in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a little party, gathering and ceremony. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

    Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre is an outdoor place for special performances with acoustic well designed. Every evening you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free which is about 18.30 s / d 19:30 pm. Even Kecak can collaborate with other regional dances.

    Tirta Agung
Tirta Agung is the perfect outdoor space for medium-sized events. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu hand, part of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue located nearby.