Bali’s Top Tourist Attractions To Go Cashless 

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One of Bali’s most famous travel destinations is making major changes to the way in which tourists pay for tickets.

The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency will be going cashless. The move comes as tourism managers work to streamline the visitor experience for all. 

As of mid-September, tourists visiting Tabanan’s Jatiluwih Rice Terrances will no longer have the option to pay in cash.

The ticket prices will be remaining the same, with international adult tourists charged IDR 50,000 and children IDR 40,000. Domestic tourists pay IDR 15,000, and children pay just IDR 5,000.

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In addition to creating a more streamlined tourist experience, the team at Jatiluwih wants to ensure transparency of funds.

The Manager of Jatiliwuh Rice Terraces, Ketut Purna, explained, “In addition to the implementation of non-cash, it is part of reducing problems in the field.”

He continued, “Now that this card machine is provided, we can accept all kinds of cards; in essence, we want to make it easier for tourists who visit.”

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In a social media post, InfoJatiluwih explains, “We accept various cashless payment methods, including Debit Cards, Credit Cards, QRIS, And we’re supported by major banks like BCA, Mandiri, BNI, BRI, BPD Bali as well as popular e-wallets like GoPay, OVO, ShopeePay, DANA, and many more!”

Purna explained that the number of daily visits to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is surpassing 2,000 people.

Previously, the average number of visitors per day was 1,200. While the entrance ticket to the rice terrace area itself is now operating a cashless system, payment for parking is still only made in cash.

Tourists and their drivers are reminded to ensure they have sufficient cash for parking. 

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Parking has been a longstanding issue at Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, as the ancient agricultural landscape was never created with tourism in mind.

Long-term parking solutions are up for discussion, but following the Jatiluwih Festival in July, parking has been available at Petali Temple, just 1km from the entrance to the rice terraces. 

Speaking in July, Purna explained, “Parking area is available around ten hectares. From that area, we need about 2-3 hectares. This parking lot belongs to the owner of Petali Temple…We also target that there are no vehicles parked on the side of the road.”

The new temporary parking area can accommodate up to 250 vehicles. 

The Regent of Tabanan Komang Gede Sanjaya has committed to resolving the issue of parking as Jatiluwih Rice Terraces grows in popularity with tourists.

He told reporters, “I have known about the parking problem for a long time. And the construction of the parking lot is not careless because this is a heritage area, and this area is a heritage that used to be a subak road, so it was made small by the ancestors.”

He said lessons could be learned from other major tourist attractions within Tabanan Regency.

Regent Sanjaya explained, “So that it can be like Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu, which can provide parking areas for hundreds of buses. Hopefully, the target this year and next year will be possible.”

September is a fantastic time of year to visit Jatiluwih Rice Terraces as the four to five month rice growing cycle continues.

In August, a new rice growing cycle began, and from September through to mid-October, the paddies will get greener by the hour!

In October, the first rice grains appear, and into November and December, farmers are working around the clock to prepare for the second harvest of the year as the rainy season arrives in full force.

To guarantee an immersive experience at the Jatiluwih Rice terraces, tourists can book a rice paddy trek with breakfast or lunch or explore the surrounds on a guided e-bike tour.

Homestay expenses are also not available to book on the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace website, with Teras Subak Homestay offering a cozy and welcoming stay for all.