# Penglipuran Village, Bali > Penglipuran is a traditional Balinese village in the hills of Bangli regency, 500–600 m up. Its main street climbs in steps towards the temples, lined by 76 matching compounds with carved gates and bamboo roofs. A protected bamboo forest lies beside it. Entry is about IDR 50,000, and a walk takes an hour or so. It's about 30 km from Ubud. Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran - City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia - YesGo score: 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Ticket: ≈ IDR 50,000 for foreigners - Hours: Daily ≈ 8:00–18:00 - Altitude: 500–600 m — cooler than the coast - Time needed: 1–1.5 hours - Nearby: Ubud ≈ 29 km, Tegallalang ≈ 22 km, Lake Batur ≈ 26 km - Coordinates: -8.42200, 115.35900 - Facts checked: 10.11.2026 ## Key facts - **112 ha** — village area, at 500–600 m altitude (source: Wikipedia: Penglipuran) - **76** — family compounds along the main street (source: Wikipedia: Penglipuran) - **Tri Mandala** — three zones: temples, homes and Pura Dalem (source: Wikipedia: Penglipuran) - **Kalpataru** — national environmental award for protecting the bamboo forest (1995) (source: Wikipedia: Penglipuran) - **4–5 layers** — of bamboo in a traditional roof (source: Wikipedia: Penglipuran) - **≈ 29 km** — by road from Ubud (source: OSRM route) ## Penglipuran entrance fee and hours Entry for foreign visitors is about **IDR 50,000**, and the village is usually open to visitors **daily from around 8:00 to 18:00**. There's no official published price list, so treat these as a guide. Come in the morning, before the tour buses: by late morning the main street fills up with groups. Allow 1–1.5 hours for the street and temples, and closer to two with the bamboo forest. ## How the village is laid out Penglipuran follows the Balinese **Tri Mandala** principle. The most sacred zone is **to the north**, towards Mount Agung, where the village temples stand. Homes fill the middle, and in the south, towards the sea, are the Pura Dalem temple and the cemetery. The wide, paved main street **climbs in steps to the temples**. On both sides are **76 compounds** with identical carved **angkul-angkul** gates. Each compound is split into three zones too: family shrine, living quarters and a utility corner. Cars aren't allowed on the main street. ## Bamboo roofs and the bamboo forest Bamboo is the village's key material: traditional roofs are made of **four or five layers of split bamboo**, and woven bamboo forms interior walls. Some buildings now use modern materials, but the old roofs are still visible. Behind the village grows a **bamboo forest** that residents protect as a shared resource — it earned Penglipuran the national **Kalpataru** environmental award. A path runs through it, a cool walk after the street. ## About Penglipuran **Penglipuran** is a traditional village in **Bangli regency**, 5 km north of Bangli town and 45 km from Denpasar. At **500–600 metres** up, it's noticeably cooler than the coast. Villagers keep a way of life, architecture and customary rules that have faded from most Balinese villages. Tradition says their ancestors came from the old mountain village of **Bayung Gede**. The name has two readings: 'place to remember the ancestors' or 'place of consolation' — the raja of Bangli is said to have come here to meditate. ## What to see and do Walk the main street up to the temples and peek into open compounds: many families welcome visitors, show their homes and sell crafts, coffee and a local herbal drink. Look out for the **bale banjar**, a wall-less pavilion for community meetings. The village is at its most beautiful during **Galungan**, when tall decorated bamboo poles (penjor) line the street. Dates follow the Balinese calendar, so check before you go. > **Village etiquette** This isn't a museum but a living village where families live. Enter compounds only when invited, wear a sarong and sash in temples, and don't litter — cleanliness is a point of pride. Ask before photographing people. ## How to get to Penglipuran from Ubud The village is in the hills northeast of Ubud: about **29 km**, **45–60 minutes** by car. From Sanur it's about 42 km. There's practically no public transport — you'll need a car with driver, a scooter or a tour. Penglipuran pairs well with **Lake Batur** (≈ 26 km) and the **Tegallalang** rice terraces (≈ 22 km) for a day in the hills. ## How to get to Penglipuran Village 1. **Tour** from Ubud — transport and guide included. 2. **Car with driver** from Ubud — about 29 km, 45–60 minutes. 3. **From Sanur** — about 42 km, around an hour. 4. On the way: Tegallalang rice terraces; further on, Lake Batur. ## Is Penglipuran worth visiting? Yes: it's a rare chance to see a whole traditional Balinese village — layout, gates, temples and bamboo forest — and it's close to Ubud. YesGo's take: the village has become touristy, with many groups by day and souvenir stalls in many compounds. Come early, walk up to the temples and into the bamboo forest for a stronger impression. ## Bali culture and history compared Temples, palaces, villages 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 - [Penglipuran Village](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ 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 - [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 ## Bali's hills in a day Penglipuran Village in the morning, then Lake Batur and the Tegallalang rice terraces on the way back to Ubud. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers. 1. [Penglipuran Village](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000 2. [Lake Batur](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lake-batur) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000 3. [Tegallalang Rice Terraces](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegallalang) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 ## Tips - Come early, before the tour groups. - Walk up to the temples at the top of the street. - Take a stroll through the bamboo forest. - Enter compounds only when invited. - On the way: [Tegallalang rice terraces](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegallalang). ## Questions ### Where is Penglipuran Village? In the hills of Bangli regency, 5 km north of Bangli and about 29 km from Ubud. ### How much is the Penglipuran entrance fee? About IDR 50,000 for foreigners; prices can change. ### What is Penglipuran famous for? Its traditional layout, matching carved gates, bamboo roofs and bamboo forest. ### How do I get to Penglipuran from Ubud? By car with driver or scooter — about 29 km and 45–60 minutes. ### How long do you need in Penglipuran? 1–1.5 hours; about two with the bamboo forest. ### Can you go inside the houses? Only when invited; many families happily show visitors their compound. ### When is the best time to visit? Morning; it's especially beautiful at Galungan. ### Is it cold in Penglipuran? Cooler than the coast — the village sits at 500–600 m. ## How we checked Location, altitude, layout, number of compounds, bamboo roofs, the award and the villagers' origins come from Wikipedia (Penglipuran). The ticket price and hours come from travel guides — we found no official figures, so they're marked unconfirmed. Distances are OSRM routes (Ubud 28.6 km, Tegallalang 21.9 km, Lake Batur 25.7 km); travel times are our estimate. ## Sources - Wikipedia: Penglipuran — location, altitude, area, Tri Mandala, compounds, bamboo, Kalpataru award, origins - Bali travel guides — ticket price and hours (unofficial), Galungan - Wikidata Q59652236 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to Ubud, Sanur, Tegallalang and Lake Batur --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.