Gianyar is the second most densely populated district of Bali (after Badung), with the majority of its 340,000 people relying upon tourism for their income. Nevertheless, the region is quite diverse, economically as well as geographically. The old harbors of Ketewel and Kramas down on the coast are still fishing villages, while up in the mountainous plateau above Ubud, vanilla, coffee and cloves are grown. The rich volcanic soils in between are fed by two of Bali's major rivers - the Ayung and the Petanu - and from these soils grows some of Bali's best rice.

The city of art, just a few kilometers from the outskirts of Denpasar, the northern-most point high on the slopes that lead to the caldera of Mount Batur. This is one of cities that has a high revenue from tourism.

Gianyar As Crafting / Diligence center as center of development of design from solidarity between above matter and the science growth / technological expand design from classical / made contemporary until production made by raw material wood, servant, silver, palm leaf, bone with various animal type, human being with function as goods of decoration and article of furniture.

The major tourist area of Gianyar consists of a string of villages along the main road up from Batubulan to Ubud, with each village being famous for a different artistic form. Bali's most famous dancers and best-known painters come from this region. Bali's most famous antiquities have also been found in this area, including the 2,000-year-old "Moon of Pejeng" bronze drum, the Goa Gajah hermitage at Bedulu with its elaborate relief's, and many other remains dating from before the 11th century. These all testify to the strength and continuity of the traditions upon which Bali's modern arts are founded.