Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue

Have you ever heard about a giant statue that call Garuda Wisnu Kencana, it located in Garuda
Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali, Indonesia. The statue stands on a limestone hill 263 meters
above sea level in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park area covering an area of around 250
hectares. It was designed by I Nyoman Nuarta and is the third-tallest statue in the world after the
Statue of Liberty in the United States and the Spring Temple Buddha in China. The background of the
establishment of the GWK statue is to realize a new tourist destination in Bali. The name Garuda
Wisnu Kencana comes from the names of the existing characters, namely Garuda and Wisnu, while
kencana means gold because the throne where the Garuda bird statue and Lord Vishnu stand is
covered in gold. The Garuda bird symbolizes loyalty and selfless devotion, as well as the national
emblem of Indonesia.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is the manifestation of Lord Vishnu who is the God of Preservation (Sthiti) in
the Hindu religion riding on a Garuda bird

GWK was built over a period of 21 years, from 1997 to 2018. The statue is made of copper, steel,
and brass and weighs 4,000 tons. It is 64 meters wide and can be seen from a distance of 20 km.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK) is a 240-hectare cultural park complex that boasts the
150-meter high statue of Vishnu and the mythical Bird of Garuda. The park is located in Ungasan,
Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.

GWK Cultural Park is home to a number of facilities, including:

- A museum that houses a collection of traditional Balinese art and artifacts
- A performance stage that hosts traditional Balinese dance and music performances
- A restaurant that serves traditional Balinese cuisine
- A gift shop that sells souvenirs and handicrafts
- A playground for children
- A number of walking trails and gardens

GWK Cultural Park is a popular tourist destination and is visited by millions of people each year.
The park is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission to GWK Cultural Park is IDR 75,000 for
adults and IDR 50,000 for children. Children under 3 years old are free. GWK Cultural Park is located
about 25 minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and 15 minutes from the Kuta Beach
area. The park is easily accessible by car or taxi.

The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK) is a popular tourist destination in Bali, Indonesia.
The park is home to a number of cultural attractions, including a museum, a performance stage, and
a restaurant. The park also offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, biking, and swimming. The
GWK Cultural Park has had a positive impact on the local community. The park has created jobs for
local residents and has helped to boost the local economy. The park has also helped to promote
Balinese culture and heritage to visitors from around the world. The GWK Cultural Park is a valuable
asset to the local community. The park provides a place for residents to relax and enjoy themselves,
and it also helps to boost the local economy. The park is a great example of how tourism can benefit
a local community.