Klungkung is the smallest regency in the Bali province, but it has shown to have enormous tourism potential. It is bordered by the stony Unda River with its great expanse of weirs protecting the surrounding villages during flood times. In the east side, the landscape is still scarred by the lava streams of the eruption that occurred in 1963. This event actually cut Klungkung off from the rest of Bali for some time.

Klungkung is located between Gianyar and Karangasem which includes the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.

• History
  The Majapahit Empire collapsed in 1515. This was when Islam started taking over as the core religion of Indonesia. Thousands of Javanese Hindus, priests, nobles and throngs of soldiers, artists and artisans escaped the conversion by migrating to Bali. They brought along with them a added stimulus to the already strong Hinduism culture.
  
  
• Attractions
  In the Taman Gili there is a well known ‘Floating-Pavillion’. It is situated in the middle of a pond of lotuses, representing an islet of splendeur with an ocean all round. In the past, this edifice was used as a place to entertain prominent guests that had to come before the king. The Floating-Pavillion in Balinese traditional architecture style was erected on a huge turtle statue surrounded with a half metre high brick hedge. The object is now frequented daily by tourists both foreign and domestic.
  
  Kertha Gosa or the Hall of Justice is situated in the town centre, which is usually bustling with activity. Another place of attraction surrounded by a water body, this is another great example of Klungkung architecture. It is especially known for its ceiling paintings in the Klungkung style. Joint to the Kertha Gosa is the palace. Click for more information on Attractions in Klungkung

Subdistricts:

• Banjarankan
  
• Klungkung
  
• Dawan
  
• Nusa Penida