Canggu (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈt͡ʃaŋɡu]) is a coastal village with a 10 km-long beach on the south-west coast of Bali, Indonesia.

[2] Batu Bolong Beach is well known, situated next to a temple.. At the end of the road it leads to many bars and restaurants.

[7] In 2023–2024, Canggu is feverishly transforming into a highly urbanised zone[6] and the current rapid development has by now replaced the rice fields, farmland and natural open spaces[8][9][a] with private villas,[4] hotels and diverse constructions aimed at tourists.

[6][12] As of 2023, about 324 hotels and other lodgings are registered in Canggu Village[3] and high market brands have started moving in, such as Hugo Boss diversifying into the tourism industry by taking over a luxury rental villa in 2024.

[13] One project in particular has gathered much controversy: the five-star and — originally — seven-floor Taryan Dragon Resort & Residence, on more than 1 hectare right along Seseh beach[14][15] in Cemagi, next to Canggu.

[16] [b] Following a mediatised protest campaign and petition,[14] its developer halted the project in September 2023[18] and proceeded with what he had not done as yet: meet and consult with the community leaders.

[17] By the following November 3, many of them and the Taryan Dragon Resort & Residence team took part in a traditional Balinese Ngeruak[d] ceremony.

[17][19] This was immediately followed by a meeting at Adat Seseh in Cemagi that gathered owners’ representatives and shareholders of the Taryan Group, the local Balinese architects and construction company, and more than 100 community figures.

[17] The final design was presented in December 2023,[17] with work on the ground due to start early January 2024,[19] aiming for completion in 2026.

But this piped water is very unreliable, in particular during the dry season; therefore all tourism-related venues (hotels, villas, restaurants, laundries, spas etc.

[13] The increased number of accommodations brings higher regional revenue, Gross regional domestic product (PDRB), and some income for the local community[26] But the local population mostly owns small businesses with low margins who face the strongest competition, such as budget accommodations and tour operators.

As a result, the condition of Canggu Village becomes less conducive for settlement purposes and, at the same time, for supporting tourism activities.