ABSTRACT
The Cultural Landscape of Bali Province was inscribed by UNESCO in the World Heritage List on 29 June 2012. The Outstanding Universal Value of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province is based on Tri Hita Karana, which basically deals with harmony and balance between the religious, social and natural environments.
The Cultural Landscape of Bali Province consists of several temples in association with subak including Ulun Danu Batur temple, Tirta Empul temple and several archaeological sites along the Pakerisan river, Taman Ayun temple, and subak of Catur Angga of Batukaru temple. Ulun Danu Batur, Tirta Empul, and Taman Ayun temples are considered as the sources of water for several subaks in the Southern Bali.
This chapter will describe the implementation of Tri Hita Karana philosophy in relation to the temples of Taman Ayun and Tirta Empul as parts of World Heritage List and tourist attractions in Bali. It should be noted that Tri Hita Karana philosophy is also the basis of cultural tourism programme in Bali. In other words, the Outstanding Universal Value of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province is in line with cultural tourism programme which are based on Tri Hita Karana.
