Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is a very popular site among the nature and landscape's lovers . This site are so popular for tourist all around the world . Almost every tourist who searching for great country side trip will put Jatiluwih green land as their main place to visit . Recently this site awarded as one of the world heritage site by UNESCO .
Jatiluwih Rice terrace is the biggest rice terrace in Bali island . This village are located on the slope of the Batukaru montain , approximately 700 meters above sea level . The rice terrace is stretching along the village ,Through out the eyes can see is a beautiful rice terrace . The beauty of Jatiluwih Rice Terrace been known since Holland colonial time , approximately 1910 - 1942 . The area of jatiluwih Green land is about 700 hectares including local village residence and the rest is rice terrace farm .
Jatiluwih Rice terrace taken from words ' Jati' and 'Luwih ' . In our local language , Jati mean really and Luwih mean Good . From the meaning by the name , I have no doubt that Jatiluwih village is a really good , magnificent , fabulous, glorious ancient nature landscape site . Because of the beauty , Jatiluwih always be the top list of nature sightseeing tourist icon in Bali island .
Jatiluwih Rice terrace is located in Penebel district , Tabanan region . About 2 hours drive from Bali international airport and 30 minutes drive from Ulun Danu temple , the noble temple sites on the lake of Beratan . Visiting Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is perfect country side tour program during your visit in Bali island . This site can combine with some splendid sites such as Taman Ayun temple , Ulun Danu temple , Monkey Forest and also Tanah Lot temple .