January 20, 2016

Bali, Indonesia: Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park; things to do + restaurant review

Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park  

Jalan Taman.  Daily 9am-5pm.  

museum building at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
museum building at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali


This new cultural village features more than 60 traditional houses—some are hundreds of years old--and lets you see early, current, and future Indonesia.  
 
traditional houses at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
traditional houses at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali


Visitors hear traditional music, see natives of various ethnic groups and cultures wearing their traditional costumes, and view the making of traditional crafts.




traditional weaving demonstration at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
traditional weaving demonstration at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park
in Bali


A Puppet & Textile Museum is here, plus a miniature replica of the ancient Borobudur Temple located near Yogyakarta in Java (constructed of volcanic stone in the 8th century and a wonder of the ancient world, it is a UNESCO site and the largest Buddhist temple in the world).

miniature replica of Borobudur Temple in Java at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
miniature replica of Borobudur Temple in Java
at Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali



Dapur Nusa Restaurant serves refined Indonesian cuisine with a view of the surrounding mountains and valley.
 
spring rolls at Dapur Nusa restaurant in Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
spring rolls at Dapur Nusa restaurant in Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park
in Bali


tomato soup at Dapur Nusa restaurant in Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park in Bali
tomato soup at Dapur Nusa restaurant in Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park
in Bali





   
images and video ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

3 comments:

  1. Love the idea of a cultural village!

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  2. I struggle with these type of cultural experiences. Some times they can feel so Disney. On the other hand, people can learn a lot about cultural traditions and dying arts . What was your take?

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    1. This one didn't feel Disneyesque. However, it is new and just fleshing out its offerings. No amusement park feel or rides. :)

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