The panoramic view from the top of the cliffs at Nusa Penida’s Kelingking Beach is nothing short of iconic. The steep, tree-covered cliffs, the vibrant blue waves that crash at the base, and a land mass that resembles the outline of a T-rex. Thousands flock here daily to take in the beauty and snap social media photos, while a brave few take the steep hike down to the beach.
But a new addition to the view has locals and tourists in an uproar, deeply dividing many along Bali’s tested fault line — development versus environmental conservation. Rising from the beach is the towering construction of a 182-metre glass lift, with its supports buried into the cliff face.
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