Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali

GWK ticket price and opening hours

A standard ticket costs about IDR 125,000–150,000, usually cheaper online than at the gate, and there are packages with shows and drinks. The park is generally open daily from around 9:00 to 21:00. Prices and hours change, so check the official ticket site before you go.

Allow 2–3 hours for the park, longer if you stay for an evening show.

The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue

The centrepiece is the statue of Vishnu riding Garuda, standing 120.9 metres tall with its pedestal — Indonesia's tallest statue and one of the tallest in the world. It was completed in 2018 after nearly three decades of work and is visible from much of southern Bali.

Its story comes from the Hindu myth of the search for amrita, the elixir of immortality. Garuda wanted to free his enslaved mother and won the amrita from the gods; Vishnu let him use it, and in return Garuda agreed to become his mount. 'Kencana' in the name means 'golden'.

What to see in the park

Besides the main statue, there's Garuda Plaza with a huge, 18-metre Garuda head, and Vishnu Plaza. Between them lies Lotus Pond: a corridor and open space among giant pillars carved out of the limestone, the park's most photogenic spot and a venue for events of thousands.

Viewpoints on the edge of the plateau look out over southern Bali, the airport and Jimbaran Bay. Electric shuttles run around the park, but most of it is easy on foot.

Kecak, Barong and other shows

Through the day, Balinese dances — Barong, Legong, Kecak and others — are staged in the amphitheatre and on smaller stages. Short performances are often included in the ticket, while evening shows may be sold separately. The schedule changes, so check it on the ticket site or at the gate.

In the evening the park is lit up, and the statue is at its most striking at sunset, when Vishnu turns into a silhouette against the sky.

About GWK Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or GWK, is a cultural park in Ungasan on the Bukit peninsula in south Bali, 10–15 minutes' drive from the airport. It's dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and his mount, the mythical bird Garuda, and covers about 60 hectares of limestone plateau, 263 metres above sea level.

In Bali, Garuda stands for loyalty and freedom, and his image is one of Indonesia's national symbols — which is why the park is popular with domestic visitors as well as foreign tourists.

How to get to GWK

The park is on the road to Uluwatu Temple, about 12 km from the airport (15–20 minutes without traffic) and about 18 km from Kuta. A ride-hailing taxi or car with driver is easiest; there's a large car park.

GWK often shares an evening with Uluwatu Temple (≈ 12 km) and a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Fish Market (≈ 8 km).

Is GWK worth visiting?

Yes: it's one of the world's tallest statues, impressive in scale, and a handy place to catch Balinese dance and a south Bali sunset in one evening.

YesGo's take: it's a modern tourist park, not an ancient temple — there's no old-Bali atmosphere, and it's hot by day. Come late in the afternoon and pair it with Uluwatu and Jimbaran.

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How to do it right

• Come in the afternoon and stay for sunset.
• Online tickets are usually cheaper than at the gate.
• Bring water and a hat — there's little shade.
• Check the dance schedule in advance.
• Nearby: Uluwatu Temple.

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