Located about 45 kilometers from the center of Denpasar, Penglipuran Village offers local wisdom still upheld by the people of Bali. Entering this traditional village you will be greeted with a row of custom homes are arranged neatly complete with penjor hanging in each house. In this village you will see the real Bali. The cool mountain air greeted upon arrival in Penglipuran Village area. Located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, this traditional village is not only famous for its traditional nuance, but also known for its beauty, coolness, and cleanliness of the village environment. In addition, the hospitality of the residents also become a complementary journey for anyone who visits this exotic traditional village.
Based on the story of the population, Penglipuran Village has existed since more than 700 years ago or precisely during the Bangli Kingdom. Where once Penglipuran Village became a resting place for the kings of Bali who want to find the atmosphere calm and peaceful. It fits perfectly with its name "Penglipuran" which means entertainer. And if seen from the origin of his name, "Pengeling Pura" is a sacred place to commemorate the ancestors.
Therefore, Penglipuran Village is one of a number of indigenous villages in Bali Island that still adhere to Balinese custom and culture. It can be seen from the daily life of the residents who until now still strong keep the tradition, custom rituals, and various other local wisdom. The traditional village of 112 hectares is a rural area that has an environmentally friendly layout and architecture. The atmosphere inside the village is very cool and cool, this is because no motor vehicle can pass through the village road.
The concept of layout of indigenous settlements in Penglipuran Village adheres to the principle of trimandala. The concept is functionally and the level of chastity is divided into three different spaces namely the main room, middle, and nista. The third location of this space stretches from the north side which symbolizes the element of the mountain to the south side which symbolizes the elements of the sea. In the middle of it stretched the straight village road terraces as the central axis that divides the middle space.
Right at the north end stands a sacred building of Pura Penataran as a place of worship for the inhabitants. While the middle room contains dozens of houses with Balinese architectural style that is divided into two ranks, namely the west side as much as 38 homes and east of 38 houses. The village road as a separator in the center is built using brush stones and is kept free of motor vehicles. While on the south side is the mandala nista space or a place for the human who has died aka burial area.
Not far from Pura Penataran located at the northern edge of Penglipuran Village there is a bamboo forest complex that is shady and silent. Visitors are allowed to enter the customary forest with the condition that they can not cut trees without the permission of local custom figures. In addition, the unique tradition in Penglipuran Village that still exists today is the prohibition for men to engage in polygamy. It is a manifestation of respect for women. If there is a violation, then the person must move to a sacred and uninhabited place called 'Karang Memadu' in the south of Penglipuran Village.
The architectural style of the houses in Penglipuran Village looks uniform. The houses are equipped with gates and usually not a few dogs kintamani race in front of him. In the house complex there is always a small temple as a place of prayer for homeowners. In addition there is also a barn and hall as a place to entertain guests or tourists who stopped. Some of them have also turned the function into shops and stalls as a space for visitors to rest while in harmony with the beautiful village atmosphere.
The concept of existing arrangement in Penglipuran Village is not separated from the tradition and culture which is hereditary held firmly by the local community. The combination of Balinese traditional architecture and open space that has been formed by indigenous peoples of Penglipuran Village has always made the atmosphere of Balinese village more and more thick and comfortable as a place to contemplate with the beautiful environment in this traditional village.
Activities can do in Penglipuran Village:
~ Enjoying the atmosphere and hospitality of Penglipuran Village Residents, as explained above. The village of Penglipuran has a calm atmosphere and the people there are very friendly welcome the guests who want to enjoy the village atmosphere. You do not hesitate to wonder about Penglipuran Village itself. Starting from the history to uniqueness that is there.
~ Pre Wedding in Penglipuran Village, if you are planning to get married and previously wanted to make a pre wedding photo session. Penglipuran village is very suitable to be a location of the photo session. With Balinese style architecture and property, you will look amazing. Plus when you wear Balinese traditional clothes. You will look even more awesome in the photo.
~ Capture every corner of Penglipuran Village, for you lovers of photography and videography, don't forget to document every corner of Penglipuran Village with your own style. Even for you selfie lovers, in one of the houses there are providing traditional Balinese clothes that you can borrow so you look more well.
Opening hours: Every day at 08.00 s / d 17.00 (except during the celebration of religious holidays and ceremonies such as Galungan, Kuningan, and Nyepi)
How to get there:
If you leave from the center of Denpasar takes about an hour journey to the northeast direction. From by pass Ida Bagus Mantra straight up to the intersection of Jalan Pantai Siyut then turn left. From Jalan Pantai Siyut to Tulikup Highway then proceed to Jalan Taman Bali towards Bangli Town. If you have arrived at Bangli City, look for Jalan Nusantara to find the intersection of three then turn left following the signpost to the Penglipuran Village Tourism Object. Follow the path approximately 300 meters to arrive in front of the gate of Penglipuran Village and will be greeted by the ticket officer.