“Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is an art and culture window of Bali.
It represents the beautiful view of Bali south coast.”
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is the right place to enjoy the sanctity of Bali in the middle of modernity. It has been built with mini city and one stop shopping entertainment concepts. GWK is a cultural park which has complete facilities, from entertainment, shopping, to recreation. GWK is located in the limestone plateau of Ungasan Hill, Jimbaran, south of Bali. If we visit this place, we will see enchanting views of Jimbaran and Kuta beach in the far distance; also in view are Ngurah Rai Airport and Benoa Harbor.
Huge blend of Balinese and modern architecture has changed the limestone plateau into a gorgeous area without sacrificing its natural element. Limestone plateau has been cut into shapes of big limestone pillars. In a glance they remind us of the ancient buildings in Egypt.
GWK or Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a name for Vishnu (Hindu God) who rides his mystical half man and half bird companion known as Garuda. GWK statue is a great creation of a renowned Balinese artist, I Nyoman Nuarta. This statue has not finished yet, but it is planned to reach height 172 m, so it will be the highest statue in the world to conquer Liberty statue in USA. This statue has been built in the top of the hill, so that from this place we will be able to see the complete view of beautiful scenery all around the Island of Bali. Besides that, GWK will be seen from radius 20 km from Kuta, Sanur, and Nusa Dua.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is also meant to be modern renderings for the ancient way of life and religious pilgrimage. GWK symbolizes a harmonious relation between human beings and the natural environment in Bali.
This place includes a variety of art and culture, performance places and also food and beverages services. Resembling the Balinese Palace in ancient times, GWK’s visitors will see glorious monuments and sacred devout which all have been filled with modern touch.
With little rainfall and open to fresh tropical breezes, GWK facilities are ideal for numerous events. There are five areas in GWK, namely Park Amphitheatre, Lotus Pond, Street Theatre, Plaza Kura-Kura, and Exhibition Gallery.
Park Amphitheatre has 800 sits capacity and first class acoustic arrangement. It is the best place for art and culture performance. Lotus Pond can hold up to 7500 people. There are big limestone pillars around here. This area is very dramatic for various great events. 
In the same way as village’s ritual arena in Bali, Street Theatre is a suitable place for various processions, fashion shows and various movement performances. Ideal place for hospitality is Plaza Kura-kura, which has capacity of up to 200 people. In addition, there is Exhibition Gallery which opens for public everyday.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is developed into leading tourism destination for a variety of art performances, exhibitions, conferences or relax and religious interest. Last year, GWK held the bustling national event of Soundrenaline, the biggest music festival in Indonesia.