A Village with a Pure Balinese Unique Culture

If do you want to find the unique of Bali with far away from modernization influence, pure original Balinese culture, pure Balinese architecture, visit the Penglipuran village. It is a genuine Balinese village. Located in Kubu village in Bangli district nearby the street connected to Kintamani. Very unique culture characteristic they have, traditional countryside with a cool atmosphere because 700 meters above the sea level and surrounding by 75 hectare bamboo forest. Penglipuran village is well known for its tidy row of traditional Balinese entrance gates and its unique architectural traditions. The words Penglipuran’ was drive from the words “Pengeling Pura” means a holy place for remembering their ancestors. It is reasonable since their ancestors came from Bayung Gedevillage, still In Kintamani district. Since from Bayung Gede to Penglipuran is quite along distance there fore the people of Penglipuran, established the same temple as the temple In BayungGede. Another opinion stated that Penglipuran is derived from the word “Penglipuran” means relaxation since on the royal period this place was a good spot for resting. Read more