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The Complex Reality of Bali's Tourism Paradise

An Inevitable Congestion and Infrastructure Crisis

Bali, long celebrated as Indonesia's "Pulau Dewata" — the Island of the Gods — is facing an increasingly dire situation. The iconic paradise, renowned for its lush rice terraces, vibrant culture, and spiritual heritage, is now plagued by severe traffic congestion, similar to Jakarta's notorious jams. The influx of tourists post-pandemic has overwhelmed the island’s infrastructure, leading to chaos that threatens to diminish Bali’s allure as a pristine destination. Streets are crowded, traffic rules are ignored, and the infrastructure struggle reveals a reckless spike in development that outpaces environmental and urban planning capabilities.