Bali is famous for its beautiful beaches. Apart from that, Bali is also famous for its charming rice fields. One of them is the expanse of rice fields in the Jatiluwih area. In Jatiluwih, the rice fields are still maintained and sustainable because they are supported by local wisdom, especially the Subak culture. Jatiluwih is visited by many tourists because the atmosphere is calm, the air is cool, and the panorama is beautiful. Jatiluwih as a natural tourist destination in Bali has been known since the Dutch colonial era. The distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is around 48 km. Jatiluwih is located in the northern part of Tabanan City. Distance from Tabanan, around 28 km. The air in Jatiluwih is quite cool because it is located in a mountainous area with an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. In Jatiluwih, we can enjoy the beautiful views of rice fields that stretch from the foot of the mountains to the coast. As a tourist attraction, Jatiluwih provides public facilities, such as parking areas, toilets, rest areas in the form of bale and wantilan, as well as restaurants. Jatiluwih is Balinese. Jati means truly and luwih means primal, good, and beautiful. Jatiluwih means true beauty. UNESCO has designated the Jatiluwih site as a World Heritage Site on July 26 2012. This world institution has assessed that the Jatiluwih community has been able to maintain local cultural heritage in the form of a traditionally managed water irrigation system or known as "subak". Jatiluwih is also famous for its environmentally friendly organic farming system. The rice grown here is local rice which is different from the rice grown in other areas in Bali. Rice in Jatiluwih is higher than other rice.
If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Jatiluwih, the best time is between February and April. At that time, the rice plants had grown tall and were green or the rice was even starting to turn yellow. You should choose a time around 08:00 to the afternoon, around 17:00, because at these times we can directly meet farmers who are working in the fields.
