The Jatiluwi rice terraces, located in the village of the Highlands of the same name in western Bali, are known for their striking and exotic landscapes. The cool heights at the foot of Batukaru Mountain and the stunning scenery of the village offer great photo opportunities and a relaxing place to rest away from the island’s crowded south. Once a UNESCO cultural heritage candidate, Jatiluwi rice terraces cover more than 600 hectares of terrain along the Batukaru Mountains. They are maintained by a traditional water management cooperative called subak, which dates back to the 9th century. The co-operative itself was ultimately considered the decisive factor in the "cultural landscape" of Bali entering the heritage list. The place was breathtakingly beautiful. I visited the De Gralang terraces the day before, but it was much more beautiful here than there. The terraces were vast and endless. It's so vast, so green, so awe-inspiring. Be sure to look at the different rice ears. One of our guides explained that Bali rice (red rice) is harvested only once a year.