Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park ( Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park ) , abbreviated GWK , is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali . This park is located in cape Nusa Dua , Badung regency , about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar , the provincial capital of Bali . In this culture garden area , planned to set up a landmark or mascot of Bali , which is a giant statue of Lord Vishnu who is riding his mount , Garuda , as high as 12 meters . Natural and cultural attractions Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located in the highlands region Pecatu Graha will provide another nunsa morning visitors. Here we are treated to the work of the children of the nation in the form of a statue of Garuda Wisnu and show where various dances and cultural activities in Bali . In addition to the work is also a tourist attraction place is very beautiful condition and is supported by a very adequate supporting infrastructures , among others, good roads , large parking area and a restaurant serving local cuisine at a very affordable price as well as scenery and interesting sangatindah . In the region there is also a statue of Garuda is right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the 18 -meter tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily . At this time , Plaza Garuda becomes the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond . Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space . With a room capacity that can accommodate up to 7000 people , Lotus Pond has gained a good reputation as a perfect place to hold big and international events . Located high above the limestone dataraan the rocks and staring south coast tourist area of Bali , Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a window of art and culture that the island has a natural background and a very impressive panorama . With the distance 15 minutes from the Air Port and less than an hour from major hospitality locations , GWK become one of the main objectives for the various art performances , exhibitions and conferences or a relaxing visit even spiritual visit . This statue is the work of the famous sculptor Bali , I Nyoman Nuarta . This monument was developed as a park of culture and became an icon for tourism in Bali and Indonesia . The statue of Lord Vishnu in the form of Hinduism is God the Preserver ( Sthiti ) , riding a Garuda bird . Garuda figure can be seen in the story of Garuda & empire that tells the devotion and sacrifice of birds Garuda to save his mother from slavery that ultimately protected by Lord Vishnu .