Potential Development of Balinese Water-Control System (Subak) Based Agro-Tourism in the World Cultural Heritage Site of Catur Angga Batukaru

Research identifies significant potential for developing agro-tourism around the Balinese water-control system (Subak) in Catur Angga Batukaru. The study reveals 20 existing Subak systems across the area, with three distinct tourism opportunities: sightseeing, spiritual tourism, and trekking. These activities leverage the cultural landscape's rice terraces, temples like Tamba Waras and Muncaksari, and traditional agricultural practices, including red rice cultivation and religious ceremonies. While safari tours and spiritual tourism show early growth, they remain underdeveloped due to lack of organization by local authorities and government support. The findings underscore the need for structured community-led development, facilitated by training and consultation, to preserve and enhance the site's cultural and ecological value.

Suamba, I. K., Sumiyati, S., Tika, W., Sulastri, S., & Agung Keswari Krisnandika, A. (2021). Potential Development of Balinese Water-Control System (Subak) Based Agro-Tourism in the World Cultural Heritage Site of Catur Angga Batukaru. SOCA: Jurnal Sosial, Ekonomi Pertanian, 15(1), 210. https://doi.org/10.24843/soca.2021.v15.i01.p19