Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Indonesia
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Greetings, intrepid explorers and students of culture. We have arrived at the breathtaking Tegalalang Rice Terraces, sometimes referred to by the local village name, Ceking. …
Listen in the app2The Descent: Trails and Tourism
We commence our trek by leaving the paved roadside and stepping onto the actual terrace pathways. The initial descent from the ridge is immediate and steep. …
Listen in the app3The Valley Floor and the Toll Bridges
Having navigated the perilous descent, we have arrived at the lowest point of the ravine, the valley floor. The environment here is markedly different from the breezy ridges above. …
Listen in the app4The Subak Channels: Veins of the Valley
Now that we have crossed the valley floor, let us pause beside one of the irrigation channels that run parallel to our path. It is here that we must delve deeper into the mechanics and the spirituality of the Subak system, the…
Listen in the app5The Working Paddies and Flora
As we begin our ascent up the opposing side of the ravine, we step off the main thoroughfares and onto the narrow, muddy embankments that separate the individual rice paddies. We are now walking right on the edge of the working…
Listen in the app6The High Terraces and Modern Contrasts
The climb up this side of the valley is arguably the most physically demanding portion of our trek. The steps cut into the earth are high and irregular, requiring a deep, lung-burning effort. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As our strenuous but profoundly rewarding trek through the Tegalalang Rice Terraces comes to an end, we must navigate our way back to the main road. The journey back involves a final descent into the valley and a grueling climb…
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What is Tegalalang Rice Terrace?
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a place in Indonesia with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.4317, 115.2793 |
| Last updated |
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