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Tegalalang Rice Terraces
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Tegalalang Rice Terraces

Thousand-year-old emerald terraces cascading down a volcanic valley.

4.7 (18,420 reviews) Bali
Opening hours
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Best time
July to September (dry season, lush green). Early morning for mist and before tourist crowds.
Duration
2 hours
Entry
₹230
Age
All ages
Accessibility
Limited

Overview

UNESCO-listed subak irrigation system in Ubud's Tegalalang village. Tiered emerald rice paddies carved into volcanic hillsides, maintained by a thousand-year-old water-sharing cooperative system. The most photographed landscape in Bali.

Traveller information

Visa

Visa-on-arrival or e-visa applies to many passports.

Currency

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Carry cash for markets and temples.

Language

Indonesian and Balinese; English is common in tourism areas.

Halal friendly

Halal options are available, best planned around Ubud and beach areas.

Safety

Use licensed drivers and respect temple dress codes.

Transport

Private car with driver is the smoothest way to explore.

History & heritage

The subak system was developed by the Balinese over 1,000 years and is governed by water temples and priests who coordinate planting cycles across entire regions.

  1. ~9th century

    Subak system developed

  2. 2012

    UNESCO recognition

Insider tips

  • Visit Ceking Rice Terrace instead of the main viewpoint for fewer crowds
  • Skip the main road cafes — walk 10 min into the terraces for authenticity
  • ATV rides through the paddies from AED 90
  • The swing photo spots are tourist traps but iconic
  • Tip the farmers if you photograph them at work

Nearby attractions

Ubud Monkey Forest

20 min

Tirta Empul

15 min

Frequently asked questions

Tegalalang is a working Balinese rice terrace system shaped by the ancient subak irrigation tradition.

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