Alas Tiyingan (bamboo forest) is the name given to the natural tourist attraction located at Tiyingan hamlet, Bukihan village, Payangan subdistrict, Gianyar. Despite its name, this forest that spreads over an area of about 20 hectares is not entirely made up of bamboo. In fatc it is mostly made up of rare plants that are used in ceremonies and upakara for the Hindu community in Bali.

The forest, which is interspersed with village settlements, has a very cool micro-cimate. In the east are Subak Lebah and Ulapan villages, in the west is Ulapan hamlet and in the south is the Tangkup hamlet. The forest is full of springs. Other than being overgrown with large plants, the forest also retains an old bathing place and a pool. Bukihan village is about 32 km from Denpasar, 12 km from Ubud and 20 km from the town of Gianyar.

Headman of Bukihan, I Made Junarta, said that when people hold ngaben (cremation), mesangih (tooth filing) and other major ceremonies they seek out ingredients rewuired for these rituals in Alas Tiyingan. “The ingredients may include particular leaves, fruits, roots and herbs that are then tailored to the particular type of ceremony” he explained.

The land of Alas Tiyingan is owned by Payangan Palace, which was used by the royal family as a place to relax. In addition to be filled with rare plants, the forest area is also filled with logs that can be used to sit on. “There is also an old building that was probably used to by royal family to unwind times past.” he said.

Although it has not been designed as a tourist attraction, many foreign travelers from various countries have walked in this forest. Travelers are cycling tours often drop by the forest area. Some travelers stroll through the forest, while others just admire it from afar. Visitors are accompanied by tour guides or sometimes by travel agents.

Bukihan village, said one entrepreneur, is often used as a cycling or trekking route by travel agencies. Guests start off in Kintamani and go through Bukihan village to the town of Payangan. Today there is the added option of horseback riding around the village. “Bukihan village is very rich in cultural attractions, so travelers are very happy to pass through this beautiful village” said Junarta.

Junarta added that he and his party will be developing Bukihan into a tourist area, particularly for village tourism. This area is still natural with the paddy field are still being used for farming rice and moors are planted with crops for people daily needs. There is a tourist accommodation in the form of villa. With the presence of Alas Tiyingan (bamboo forest) as a tourist attraction, this village will become a unique tourist area. “There are two investors who are ready to invest in this village” he concluded. (BTN/015)

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