The Indonesian government opened the Ubud Eco-Cultural Centre on 1 June after three years of construction. The complex features a solar-powered 400-seat theatre, zero-waste restaurant and 12-hectare regenerative farm showcasing traditional Balinese rice terraces. All electricity is generated on-site and wastewater is treated for irrigation reuse.
Entry costs IDR 150,000 for international visitors and includes a guided farm tour and evening cultural performance. The centre is located five kilometres north of central Ubud and is served by a new electric shuttle service from the town centre.
Bali recorded 6.4 million foreign arrivals in 2025 and has struggled with overtourism in Kuta and Seminyak. Provincial authorities hope the new facility will shift at least 15 percent of visitors northward by 2028.
The project received funding from the Asian Development Bank’s green tourism facility and meets the UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and climate action.
What this means for you
Book tickets online in advance to guarantee entry during peak evening performance slots. Combine a visit with a half-day rice-terrace cycling tour that now starts directly from the centre to reduce transport emissions.
Travellers staying in southern resorts can use the new electric shuttle departing every 30 minutes from Seminyak between 08:00 and 20:00. Allow three hours for the full experience including lunch at the zero-waste restaurant.
The opening marks the start of a deliberate shift toward higher-value, lower-impact tourism in Bali, giving visitors a meaningful alternative to beach-centric itineraries for years to come.