5 Beautiful Rice Fields In Bali You Need To Visit
When it comes to envisioning your dream vacation destination, the breathtaking island of Bali is high on the list for many people.
Here, visitors and locals alike can immerse themselves in the culture of the island and also partake in various activities around the area that are best suited to their taste. One of the most popular activities is visiting some of the island’s best rice fields.
If you’re taking a trip to Bali or planning to do so, you’ll want to make sure that you carve out some time to check out some of Bali’s most beautiful rice fields.
Tabi Together has compiled a list of nine incredible Bali rice fields to soak in the natural beauty of the island. Here are our top 5 recommendations for beautiful rice fields in Bali that you simply cannot miss out on.
1. Jatiluwih, Tabanan
These rice fields can be found in the Tabanan regency, around a two-hour drive from Kuta.
Covering an impressive 600 hectares, and following the natural slopes of Mount Batukaru, these rice fields are renowned for their exotic and almost dramatic landscapes. They crawl up the side of the mountain range like stairs taking you toward the sky.
One of the greatest views is that of the Jatiluwih Village. In addition to a calming atmosphere and plenty of fresh air, the Jatiluwih rice fields also grant unparalleled access to watch the Bali skyline, making it a brilliant location to watch the sunrise and sunset.
2. Tegallalang, Gianyar
Located in the valleys surrounding the northern area of Ubud, the Tegalalang rice fields are arguably the most famous rice fields you simply cannot skip. They’re super easy to get to and are around 7 km away (northeast) from the Ubud Art Market.
Tegallalang rice landscapes were initially created by an 8th Century irrigation system known as ‘subak.’ Today, they are some of Bali’s greatest rice fields.
You have plenty of options here including learning how to harvest or plant rice. You can even take a long walk to take in the natural sights along the 1.5-mile-long trail surrounding the rice fields.
3. Sidemen, Karangasem
Sidemen is a breathtaking valley that is blessed with incredibly fertile land.
You can find these rice fields in Eastern Bali, roughly a two-hour drive from Ubud.,
The area is considered part of old Bali which means it’s unaffected by tourism. At these rice fields, you’re surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the island – including palm trees, greenery, and even Mount Agung in the background. This is especially prominent when the sun is high in the sky.
We’d recommend requesting a guide if you’re planning to hike through the rice fields.
4. Rendang, Karangasem
Rendang is a little mountain village blessed with some of Bali’s most stunning scenery and rich rice paddies. It is a neighboring Sidemen village.
Nature is wide awake and as beautiful as ever in Rendang. Notably, it is dominated by an extensive rice field terrace formation, rivers, and valleys. This means the water can flow smoothly from one point to another.
Rendang is also famed for housing stone carvings, much like Tegallalang has wood carvings. You’ll see stone temples and carvings all along the roads as the practice has been passed down through generations, much like rice farming.
5. Munduk, Buleleng
The sweeping rice fields here can be found in the west of Munduk village, around 2 km from the Munduk waterfall. They have a dreamlike appearance and are very enticing to the human eye.
You can explore the rice fields by taking a walk around the area to not only bask in the scenery and enjoy the scent of rice in the air but to watch the farmers harvest all of their rice paddies.
While visiting this location, you also need to check out the astounding views of Lake Tamblingan. These can be found to the east of the rice terraces. You won’t be disappointed with the views if you choose to visit Munduk!
Summary
These are 5 beautiful rice fields in Bali you need to visit if you find yourself on the island. Sure, you don’t have to squeeze all 5 locations into your schedule but we’d strongly recommend visiting as many as you can to truly embrace the natural beauty of the area.
Besides, there is nowhere else in the world that offers such incredible views of rice fields and the surrounding scenery. So, why not make the most out of your time?
