Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park occupies a dramatic hilltop plateau on the Bukit Peninsula, 200 metres above sea level. Its centrepiece — the colossal Wisnu statue designed by sculptor I Nyoman Nuarta and completed in 2018 — stands 121 metres from base to crown, making it one of the tallest statues in the world. The statue depicts Lord Vishnu (Wisnu), the Hindu preserver deity, riding Garuda, the divine eagle mount. The golden figure is visible from much of southern Bali on a clear day, serving as a guardian that faces towards Mount Agung. The statue contains an internal lift and observation decks with panoramic views stretching from Nusa Penida to Mount Batukaru. The surrounding cultural park hosts daily Kecak, Barong, Legong, and fire dance performances on several outdoor stages, along with art galleries, craft workshops, and dining pavilions. The park is especially spectacular in the late afternoon when the limestone pillars and statue are bathed in golden light.