Penglipuran Village: Discover the Third cleanest village in the world

One such village with typical traditional Bali architecture and culture is the Penglipuran Village, one of the traditional villages in Bali.

Penglipuran Village is located at the Bangli Regency in Bali province. The village has garnered tourist attraction over the years. It has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bali because the village’s residents have preserved and incorporated the ancient Balinese culture into their day-to-day lives. 

The architecture and the land division of the Penglipuran Village in Bali still follow the Tri Hita Karana religion in Bali, the balance of the relations between God, Humans, and nature. 

The striking feature of the village is its cleanliness, even though the town receives hundreds of visitors every day. The reason for the neatness and cleanliness is the fact in Bali that the residents of the Penglipuran Village believe that nature and cleanliness are respectable and valuable parts of society. 

The village is famed for the title of the third cleanest village in the world and has received several awards including Sustainable Destination and Indonesia Sustainable Tourism award. 

The village uses the traditional method of bamboo architecture. Almost everything that you see around the village is made up of Bamboo. The dense bamboo forest in the village is cultivated and preserved by the villagers and is utilized for house construction and other works. 

The village is adorned with three temples that reflect the ancient and unique architectural style.  These temples are the protectors of the village. Although visitors cannot enter the temple they can appreciate the beauty of the carved stones and statues of the temples. 

The major attraction and the real treat for the visitors is the Barong dance of Bali by the Penglipuran villages. The performers dress up in traditional attires and various attractive masks as they get ready for their performances. 

A Visit to the Penglipuran Village offers a unique perspective and an enriching experience to immerse oneself into the rich traditional style of living of the Bali people.  Bali tour packages have more of such traditional villages included in their itinerary for tourists seeking an authentic cultural experience in Bali.

Best time to visit Penglipuran Village

The village is open from 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM every day. Since the charm of the village is widespread and tourists want to pay a definite visit to the village, the best would be to visit the village early in the morning to beat the crowd.

However, you could plan your visit to the village around the Penglipuran Village festival Galungan which occurs every 6 months. During the festival, villagers adorn the front area of the house and the street with Penjor, a symbol of prosperity. This colorful addition to the village adds a captivating touch to the culture of Bali Penglipuran village. 

Tourists can also witness the women and girls of the village in their traditional attires roaming around the village and going to the temple with their offerings to the god.