Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi, constructed along a river in the 11th century, is a complex of pavilions and rock-cut shrines carved into the hillside northeast of Ubud (see map). It's a peaceful place, surrounded by rushing water and local farmers harvesting terraced rice paddies.

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A small bridge takes you across the river to the pavilions.
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The river cutting through the complex.
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Rice farmers harvesting a new crop.
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It's literally back-breaking work....
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A woman separating the rice grains from the stalks.


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