# Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali

> Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is a cultural park on the Bukit peninsula home to one of the world's tallest statues: the god Vishnu riding the bird Garuda, 120.9 m high including its pedestal. The park has corridors cut through limestone, a plaza with a giant Garuda head and daily dance shows. Tickets are about IDR 125,000–150,000; allow 2–3 hours. It's 12 km from the airport.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana

- City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia
- YesGo score: 32/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 2 h 30 min
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Ticket: ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
- Hours: Daily ≈ 9:00–21:00
- Statue: 120.9 m including the pedestal
- Time needed: 2–3 hours, longer with a show
- Nearby: Airport ≈ 12 km, Uluwatu Temple ≈ 12 km, Jimbaran ≈ 8 km
- Coordinates: -8.80981, 115.16805
- Facts checked: 10.11.2026

## Key facts

- **120.9 m** — height of the Vishnu-on-Garuda statue including pedestal (source: Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
- **2018** — the year the statue was completed and unveiled (source: Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
- **≈ 60 ha** — park area, 263 m above sea level (source: Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
- **18 m** — height of the Garuda head in Garuda Plaza (source: Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
- **4,000 m²** — Lotus Pond, an open space among limestone pillars (source: Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
- **≈ 12 km** — from Ngurah Rai Airport (source: OSRM route)

## 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.

> **When to go** The open plateau is very hot at midday with little shade — come in the afternoon, catch a show and stay for sunset. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Mornings are quieter, but the light on the statue is harsher.

## 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).

## How to get to Garuda Wisnu Kencana

1. **From the airport** — about 12 km, 15–20 minutes by taxi.
2. **From Kuta or Seminyak** — ride-hailing taxi, 30–60 minutes with traffic.
3. **Bukit tour** — with transport, often combined with Uluwatu Temple.
4. Nearby: Uluwatu Temple (≈ 12 km) and 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.

## Bali culture and history compared

Temples, palaces, parks and historic sites on Bali rated by YesGo.

- [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
- [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
- [Blanco Renaissance Museum](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/blanco-museum) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-gajah) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
- [Batuan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/batuan-temple) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
- [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Gunung Kawi](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/gunung-kawi) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- [Ulun Danu Batur Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-batur) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 35,000
- [Goa Lawah Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-lawah) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Bajra Sandhi Monument](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/bajra-sandhi) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Penglipuran Village](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Uluwatu Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000
- [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
- [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Besakih Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/besakih) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · IDR 150,000
- [Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lempuyang) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
- [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee

## The Bukit in an evening

GWK in the afternoon, Uluwatu Temple for sunset, then dinner at Jimbaran Fish Market. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

1. [Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
2. [Uluwatu Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000
3. [Jimbaran Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jimbaran-fish-market) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple).

## Questions

### Where is Garuda Wisnu Kencana?

In Ungasan on the Bukit peninsula in south Bali, about 12 km from the airport.

### How tall is the GWK statue?

120.9 metres including the pedestal — Indonesia's tallest statue.

### How much is the GWK ticket?

About IDR 125,000–150,000; usually cheaper online. Prices can change.

### What are GWK's opening hours?

Usually daily from around 9:00 to 21:00.

### Who does the statue depict?

The god Vishnu riding the mythical bird Garuda.

### Are there shows at GWK?

Yes, Balinese dances — Barong, Legong, Kecak — run through the day; the schedule changes.

### How long do you need at GWK?

2–3 hours, longer with an evening show.

### How do I get to GWK from Kuta?

By ride-hailing taxi or car with driver — about 18 km.

## How we checked

The statue's height, dates, park area and plazas come from Wikipedia (Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park). Prices and hours differ between the park's ticket site and booking platforms, so we give a range and mark them unconfirmed. In line with YesGo policy we leave out the debates around the project. Distances are OSRM routes; travel times in traffic are our estimate.

## Sources

- Wikipedia: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park — statue height, dates, area, altitude, Garuda Plaza, Lotus Pond, legend
- The park's ticket site and booking platforms — ticket prices, hours, shows (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q1132052 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to the airport, Kuta, Uluwatu and Jimbaran

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