Iseh is one of the villages in Sidemen Subdistrict, Karangasem Regency. Iseh has developed into a unique tourist attraction because it has a stunning beauty of nature. Located about 42 km from Denpasar, the access to Iseh can be reached by public transportation via the road section of Satria Village, Dawan Subdistrict, Klungkung Regency.

Beauty of nature is the main attraction with the background of tranquility and serenity of rural life. This ambience can attract many tourists to stay longer. Overlay plots of terraced rice fields along with the activities of traditional farmers, a winding river, as well as panorama of Mount Agung are visible in the distance becoming a single entity of stunning beauty of nature.

Except for scenery, Iseh is also an intriguing route that can be taken advantage for trekking activities. Meanwhile, this village also offers handicraft products in the form of endek and songket woven fabric of Karangasem distinctively processed with traditional loom (ATBM).

As a matter of fact, Iseh has been well known since colonial times. The world famous painter, Walter Spies (1895-1942) once lived and built a small hut here as a studio where he expressed his admiration on local atmosphere through brilliant paintings. He could accomplish a lot of best paintings here. Aside from painting, Walter Spies was also interested in studying gamelan music and even he was proponent of two gamelan troupes as a form of his close interaction with local communities. Unfortunately, Walter Spies eventually became a victim when Japanese bomber sank the ship he went with in the refugee to India in 1942. Bali has lost one of its best friends.

Another famous painter was Theo Meier, a Swiss citizen coming on March 31, 1908. Iseh Village with the backdrop of Mount Agung, community life and local customs had inspired his painting themes. Both famous painters played a great role in introducing the natural beauty the Iseh Village to international communities.

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  Good article, even if I can not agree in some points
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