Ungasan, South Bali

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Plan a GWK Bali visit with maps, cultural performances, facilities, accessibility, and ticket and opening details to verify before travel.

Overview — English

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, commonly called GWK, is a large cultural park in Ungasan. Its central landmark is the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue, but the wider experience also includes limestone plazas, separate Wisnu and Garuda sculptures, performance venues, restaurants, shops, event spaces, and selected tours inside the statue.

The official GWK website maps numerous locations, including the Amphitheater, Plaza Wisnu, Plaza Garuda, Lotus Pond, Festival Park, the GWK Statue, Beranda Restaurant, and Jendela Bali. This scale explains why a visit of less than one hour often feels rushed.

GWK is most rewarding when visitors do more than take one landmark photograph. Daily cultural programming adds context, while late afternoon reduces heat and allows travelers to remain for evening performances.

Main Areas

GWK Statue

The monumental centerpiece depicting Lord Wisnu riding Garuda. Access to special interior or upper-level experiences may require a separate package.

Plaza Wisnu

An elevated plaza featuring the Wisnu statue and broad views.

Plaza Garuda

A major open plaza around the Garuda sculpture.

Lotus Pond

A large event space framed by limestone walls.

Amphitheater

One of the principal venues for scheduled cultural performances.

Festival Park and Tlatar Mandalaloka

Large outdoor areas used for events and visitor circulation.

Daily Cultural Performances

The official GWK schedule currently lists multiple daily performances, including:

• Sekar Jepun — daily at 10:00
• Jauk Keras — daily at 10:00 and 12:00
• Gong Suling — daily at 11:00
• Oleg Tamulilingan — daily at 11:00 and 15:00
• Gamelan Rindik — daily at 12:00
• Sekar Nirwana — daily at 13:00
• Kebyar Terompong — daily at 13:00
• Gender — daily at 14:00
• Topeng Monyer — daily at 14:00
• Jauk Manis — daily at 14:00
• Barong Bojog — daily at 15:00
• Bali Cultural Parade — daily at 16:00
• Joged Bumbung — daily at 17:00
• Kecak Garuda Wisnu Kencana — daily at 18:00
• BarAong Show — Wednesday to Saturday at 18:00

Schedules can change for events, weather, maintenance, or operational reasons. Always verify on the official website on the day of the visit.

Waktu Terbaik

Pagi

Cocok untuk wisatawan yang ingin berjalan sebelum panas meningkat. Pertunjukan budaya dimulai sejak sekitar pukul 10.00 menurut jadwal resmi saat ini.

Sore

Waktu yang paling seimbang untuk mengeksplorasi kawasan, menikmati cahaya lebih lembut, melihat panorama, lalu menunggu pertunjukan sore atau malam.

Malam

GWK menawarkan program malam tertentu dan acara khusus. Pastikan tiket serta transportasi pulang telah direncanakan.

Best Time

Morning

Suitable for travelers who want to walk before temperatures rise. The current official schedule begins performances at approximately 10:00.

Afternoon

The most balanced period for exploring the park, using softer light, seeing panoramic views, and remaining for later performances.

Evening

GWK offers selected evening programming and special events. Confirm tickets and return transport in advance.

Ticket Information

GWK uses date-based and package-based ticketing. The official ticket platform requires visitors to choose a date before available products and prices appear.

Common package categories may include:

• Regular entrance
• Entrance plus selected performance
• Statue tour
• Night park or evening show
• Dining or event packages

Third-party prices should not replace the official ticket platform. Display live prices from ticket.gwkbali.com during integration.