In terms of attraction, most tourist destinations in Bali possessed abundant natural and cultural value that could lure people to those places. Bali has beautiful beaches, mountains, rice fields and a precious cultural and arts heritage.
But to attract people to visit such places, they have to build proper road access and other supporting facilities, such as accommodation, information centers, parking lots, restaurants, and public toilets, for instance. The provincial administration has also provided financial and technical assistance to several villages developed as community or ecotourism sites.
In the initial stage, the administration provided assistance to three villages, Sambangan, Sembung Gede and Baturiti.
Last year the number of recipients of government funding increased to five villages — Pirang Sari in Karangasem; Pinge in Tabanan; Lemukih and Sekumpul in Buleleng, and Perancak in Jembrana. Each village received Rp 80 million.