Bali is a world-class tourist destination that is already very famous. No wonder this island is visited by thousands of tourists from abroad every year. Famous for its beauty, Bali Island also has interesting facts that you may not know. here are some interesting facts.
1. Garuda Wisnu Kencana becomes the second tallest statue in the world
The destination Garuda Wisnu Kencana tour may be familiar to you. This large statue can even be seen when we land at Ngurah Rai Airport. But did you know that the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is the second tallest statue in the world!
It took 28 years to build a statue of this size, height, and magnificence. That long time paid off with the beauty that we can enjoy now.
2. Bali has the first floating toll road in Indonesia
The island of Bali has the Bali Mandara toll road that connects Benoa, Ngurah Rai Tuban, and Nusa Dua. Unlike other toll roads on land, the Bali Mandara toll road floats above the sea.
This toll road is the first toll road in Indonesia that is on the water. The length of the toll road itself reaches 12.7 km.
3. Bali has the most local holidays in Indonesia
One of the reasons why Bali attracts foreign tourists is because the Balinese culture is still very strong. Many traditional rituals take place throughout the year, it turns out that many traditional ceremonies make Bali have many local holidays.
Bali has 21 local holidays and is the largest province in Indonesia with local holidays.
4. Bali has the most beautiful village in Indonesia
In addition to the beaches on the island of Bali which are famous for their panoramic views, it turns out that the most beautiful village in Indonesia is also in Bali. Penglipuran Village in Bali has been named the most beautiful village in Indonesia and has won several prestigious awards such as Kalpataru, Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award, and Sustainable Destinations Top 100 by Green Destinations Foundation.
The preservation of nature in Penglipuran Village is highly protected as motorised vehicles are prohibited here. Walking is the best way to enjoy the natural preservation of Penglipuran Village.
5. Bali's Subak named a World Heritage Site by Unesco
Besides having the most beautiful villages in Indonesia, Bali Island also has a Subak system that has been named one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Subak is a Balinese system of land management that maintains a balance between God, man, and nature.
It is characterised by terraced rice fields. The Subak farming system is considered one of the traditional agricultural technologies that are important for the survival of the community and the provision of food.
6. The most foreign tourists visiting Bali Island are from Australia
The whole island of Bali has its own charm, so it's easy to spot foreign tourists as far as the eye can see. But do you know which tourists come to Bali the most? The answer is Australian tourists.
Australia is geographically quite close to Indonesia. In fact, in 2017 the number of tourists from this kangaroo country reached 1,117,933 people, you know.
7. Has a free drinking water refill station
In order to make Bali a sustainable tourist destination, there is an initiative from a group of people to reduce plastic waste from bottled water. This is done by creating a movement called Refil My Bottle.
This movement provides drinking water filling stations that can be used by anyone. There are already more than 30 water filling facilities scattered throughout the island of Bali.
Interesting facts about the island of Bali make you want to rush on holiday there, deh. For those of you who can't wait to enjoy the charming landscape of Bali Island, you can really prepare your holiday from now on with Indo Bali Tour!!!