CENTRAL LOMBOK · REMBITAN, PUJUT
Sade Village
A living Sasak village of thatched houses and centuries old weaving traditions, just off the main road between the airport and Kuta
700
25 min
May ⎯ Sep
Sasak
RESIDENTS
FROM THE AIRPORT
BEST SEASON
LIVING CULTURE
OVERVIEW
A Living Sasak Village
Sade Village is a traditional Sasak settlement in Central Lombok, home to around 700 people living in bale tani, bamboo walled houses with thatched roofs and clay floors polished with cow dung as a traditional method of pest control. It sits right on the main road between the airport and Kuta, making it one of the easiest cultural stops to fit into a South Lombok day.
WHY VISIT
More Than a Photo Stop
Sade is a living, working village, not a museum or a staged set. Around 700 people still call it home, and a visit is really a walk through how Sasak life has been organized for generations. The bale tani houses are built from bamboo and thatch, with floors made from packed earth treated with cow dung, a practical method that keeps the floor cool, firm, and naturally resistant to insects. Some houses still hold rice
barns with distinctive pointed roofs, built apart from the main house to protect the harvest.
Weaving here is not just a craft, it is closely tied to identity. Sasak women traditionally learn ikat and songket techniques from childhood, and a single songket textile can take anywhere from two weeks to several months to complete depending on its complexity. Watching a weaver work the loom, and buying directly from the people who made it, is one of the more meaningful exchanges you can have on a short visit. A local guide, hired on site for a tip rather than a fixed fee, can also walk you through the customs and family structures that still shape daily life in the village today.
QUICK FACTS
Everything You Need to Know
Location
Rembitan Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok
Best Time to Visit
Dry season, May to September
Entrance Fee
Donation based, no fixed fee
Best Time of Day
Morning or late afternoon
Visit Duration
1–2 hours
Guides
Available on site, tip based
HOW TO GET THERE
Travel Times to Sade
From Lombok Airport
~25–30 min by car
From Kuta Lombok
~20–30 min by car or scooter
From Mataram
~1–1.5 hrs by car
Sade sits right on the main road between the airport and Kuta, so it is an easy stop on the way in or out rather than a detour. There is no public transport to the village, so plan on a rented car, scooter, or
private driver. The roads here are well paved and straightforward, making this one of the more
convenient cultural stops in South Lombok.
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