There is nothing more beautiful in the Balinese landscape than rice terraces. As well as there is no more difficult and low-paid labor, like growing rice. On average, rice matures in five months, most of the time in the water. They plant it in water in order to avoid direct sunlight, as well as protect it from weeds. The fields are drained just before harvesting. Bali has a very well-developed drainage system on rice terraces — water overflows from the upper steps to the lower ones, etc., preventing these mini-lakes from stagnating and swamping.
Rice fields are of two types:
Terraces
These are steps created on the slopes of the hills. Some of them are thousands of years old. It is the terraces that most of all attract tourists, as they look very beautiful and unusual. Fields Located mainly in the plains in the western, south-western and central parts of the island. Similar places can be seen in any agricultural region of the world, so tourists rarely come here.
In this article we will tell you about the most beautiful rice terraces in Bali, how rice is grown and harvested on the island. We will also introduce you to the most popular rice fields, tell you where they are and how much it costs to visit them. In addition, here you will find useful tips for visiting the terraces.
Tegallalang rice terraces are located in central Bali, 9 km north of Ubud. They are located 800 m above sea level, in a river valley. It is one of the oldest and most visited attractions on the island.
Jatiluwih — rice terraces near Tabanan. They are located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level at the foot of Mount Batukaru.
The most interesting terraces are located in the central part of the island, around Ubud. There are beautiful places in the east and north of the island, in the area of large lakes… (read more)
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