Enjoying Unique And Photogenic Tourism Parks, Sari Timbul In Gianyar Bali

JAKARTA - Sari Timbul Glass Factory is one of the tourist sites in Gianyar, Bali to present a unique design-made park that can be visited for tourists who are looking for a slick photo spot to be photographed and uploaded to social media.

ANTARA together with Airbnb on Thursday (11/9) had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the park tour made by Sari Timbul Glass Factory located on Jalan Kedisan Kaja, Sebatu, Tegalalang District, Gianyar, Bali which offers visual uniqueness from a garden made by a combination of natural beauty and art, especially Balinese carvings founded by artist I Gede Rediawan.

One of the team managers of the Sari Timbul Glass Factory tourist park, I Wayan Denny, said that tourists who came to the tourist attraction were not only tourists who came from various parts of Indonesia, but also foreign tourists.

"There aren't too many Balinese. In fact, it's like that (foreign tourists) a lot. You know this place is from social media, at least on TikTok, it's viral, it's pure, we don't endorse or anything," said I Wayan Denny.

Visitors will be greeted with a large Barong head statue that looks magical and aesthetics with green plants is the entrance to Sari Timbul Glass Factory.

Once entered, visitors will see the beauty of an artificial garden filled with carving ornaments and wood roots decorated with green and bromelia plants.

One of the main spots is the statue of Kala Rau with a philosophy from Dewi Bulan, where tourists will sit in the middle of the mouth of the statue decorated with natural stone carvings, and an ornamental fish pond that emits smoke, creating a stunning fantasy feel and is very suitable as a photoinstagramable spot.

In addition, there are also a number of sculptures, including the figure of Indonesia's first president, Ir. Soekarno, which is shaded by Garuda birds made of Jati wood, as well as Garba statues, as well as Dewi Winata from Sang Garuda.

Not only as a visual spot, Sari Timbul Glass Factory is also a space for preserving Balinese culture through art.

"Everything is actually taken from history or figure from narration is a folklore that develops in Bali. So it preserves culture," said I Wayan Denny.

As for the statues displayed in the tourist park area, they are not sold, but Sari Timbul Glass Factory opens a special order if there is a request for manufacture from visitors.

In the concept of making his artwork, Sari Timbul Glass Factory utilizes glass and wood waste that has been neglected and made by involving local artists.

"So for the statue of him, he is a local person here, originally from here, it's a shame if there is a lot that can be done but he doesn't give a container," said I Wayan Denny.

Visitors can also watch the process of making inflatable glass and wood serves as a place that is not only aesthetic but also educational.