The Capital of Bengkulu Province is the coastal city formerly known as Bencoden. It was the site of Sir Stamford Raffles first entry into Indonesia and there are still remains of British influence in the area. The primary crops of the area are pepper, coffee, nutmeg, and sugar cane. The most fascinating nature charms are the exofic Rafflesia arnoldi.
Getting there:
Bengkulu province is easly accessible by land, air and sea transportation. You can catch regular buses direct from Medan, Padang or Jakarta. Flight arrives three times a day. Domestic ships from Jakarta, Padang and Medan stop over in Baai harbour, Bengkulu.
Tourism Events
Tabot Festival on January 2008 performs various kinds of contests to commemorate the death of Mohammad’s grand children, Hasan and Husein.
Places of Interest
Fort Marlborough
Fort Marlborough. The British or ‘Raffles’ Fort, was built between 1714 and 1719 and was famous as the second-strongest fort built by British in Asia, Fort George in Madras, India being the first. It was restored and opened to the public.
Tikus Islands
Tikus Islands is excellent for fishing, snorkeling and diving with easy access by speed-boat from the old harbour in Bengkulu.
Enggano Island
Enggano Island is covered by dense rain forest filled with buffalo, pigs and cattle. The people have lived in virtual isolation for centuries, their traditional culture still very much alive today. Native art forms include the intriguing Enggano dances. The island can be reached by boat from either Baai Harbour or Bintuhan seaport.
Bukit Kaba Volcanic Crater
Bukit Kaba Volcanic Crater is 104 km from Bengkulu and about 19 km from Curup, lies 1,937 m above sea level. There are two immense sulfuric calderas with twelve active craters. Beautiful pano¬ramic views and cool mountain air make this a pleasant stop for a couple of days. There are popular hot springs near Curup at Suban.
Soekarno’s Residence
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