Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a series of terraced rice fields located in Tegalalang village, Gianyar Regency, north of Ubud in central Bali. Famous for its dramatic stepped valley landscape and traditional Balinese subak irrigation system, it offers layered green paddies descending into a lush river valley dotted with coconut palms. The site is a major cultural landscape and photography destination showcasing centuries-old agricultural practices still maintained by local farmers.

Visitors can expect a steep, verdant valley of layered rice terraces carved into the hillside, with narrow paths and steps descending through active paddies. The landscape features the traditional subak irrigation channels, coconut palms, small shrines, and valley views. Areas to explore include viewing platforms, terraced walking trails, roadside cafes and warungs overlooking the fields, souvenir stalls, and commercial photo spots including swings and nests. Farmers can often be seen working the fields.

Part of Bali's subak irrigation system, a cooperative water management system dating back to the 9th century, reflecting centuries of Balinese agricultural heritage and water temple traditions

Represents the Balinese Hindu philosophy of Tri Hita Karana and the communal subak system, where farmer cooperatives and water temples coordinate rice cultivation as a cultural and spiritual practice as well as agriculture