Located on the slope of Mount Agung, 1,400 above sea level Sidemen village is blessed with beautiful panorama, cool climate and rich cultural heritage. Sidemen Village part of Karangasem Regency and inhabited by more than 7,000 people, most of them are farmer. Sidemen village stretch over three separate river valleys and surrounded by hills, most of its area is a paddy fields that give beautiful terraced-rice-field view. The layout of the village is also unique. The house area is located at the right side of the road, and the rice field area on left side. The area is famous for stunning scenery, and a simple, traditional way of life. Sidemen village has produced masters of Balinese literature and Hindu theology, as well as generations of skillful weavers.
Sidemen village also houses many temples of Hindu Bali that worth a visit. Sidemen is a good place for romantic gateway and retreat, it is far away from hustle and bustle of city life around one-and half-hour drive from the Ngurah Rai international airport and there are also several meditation and retreat centers here. Many tourist, painter, and student from around the world have come to this village every year. Sixty years ago, the renowned painter Walter Spies moved from Ubud to the Sidemen area to seek peace and inspiration. He felt that Ubud had already become too crowded. In Sidemen he found his peace and inspiration.
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