Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Agricultural terraces in Tabanan, Indonesia
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces form an extensive irrigation system that spreads across hilly ground, connecting traditional water channels with staggered fields. The landscape shows different elevation zones where farmers cultivate various rice varieties.
The irrigation system was developed in the 9th century when farmers introduced the Subak method to work mountain terrain. This technique allowed them to make use of steeper land and was refined over many generations.
The terraces are organized around Tri Hita Karana, a philosophy that seeks harmony between people, nature, and spiritual life. You can observe how farmers put this belief into practice in their daily work across the fields.
The paths are marked throughout and there are several viewpoints on raised areas offering good views of the fields. The best time to visit is early morning when the light is best and the area is less crowded.
The system is still worked by farmers today who operate it without modern machines, keeping traditional methods alive. This means the landscape stays unchanged and visitors see how this work actually looks.
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