Penglipuran Village

Penglipuran is a traditional Balinese village in Bangli, central Bali. The settlement is known for its aligned main path, bamboo architecture, communal courtyards and relationship between homes, temples and the surrounding forest.

What you find there

Visitors find a straight village entrance, traditional compounds, bamboo gates, family houses, community spaces and temples. The homes follow a shared layout, while the main path leads toward the upper part of the settlement.

Culture and history

Penglipuran is associated with Balinese village organisation, customary law and the preservation of traditional architecture. Community spaces, temples and family compounds reflect the social and religious structure of a Balinese desa adat.

Visiting

The village is a lived-in community, so visitors should respect homes, ceremonies and local customs. Public sources locate Penglipuran in Kubu, Bangli, Bali, near the road through the highlands.