Famous tourist attractions in Bengkulu
Bengkulu is one of the provinces in Indonesia which is located in Sumatra. Bengkulu became famous because one of the founding fathers of Indonesia was once exiled here and married here. And now, Sukarno's exile home is one of the historical tourist attractions in Bengkulu that must be visited.
Bengkulu Province community including the Malay community. Bengkulu is bordered by several surrounding areas such as Jambi, West Sumatra, Palembang and Lampung.
Bengkulu became one of the tourist destinations of tourists from various regions in Indonesia and Abroad.
Bengkulu has a lot of beautiful and famous tourist objects. Maybe you are familiar with raflesia flowers, they are in Bengkulu. In addition to historical tourism, Bengkulu also holds a million natural beauty that is very charming, as well as its beaches, Bengkulu also has a 'sexy' spot for surfing lovers. Well, where are the tourist attractions in Bengkulu that must be visited?
1. Bengkulu Long Beach Attractions
The first tourist attraction in Bengkulu is the long beach. Long beach is a tourist attraction that we must visit. Its natural beauty is one of the attractions of this beach. Long Beach is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Bengkulu, so it's a pity this is missed.
The location is also very easy to reach. You only need 15 minutes to reach this beach from the city center. Why is it called a long beach? It could be because this beach has a length of 7 KM, very long is not it? The exact location is on Jl. Pantai Panjang Beach, Bengkulu City.
On this beach you can enjoy various facilities such as lodging, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, children's playgrounds, to sports facilities. Beach visitors can be jogging or also play beach volleyball with their friends and colleagues.
The fine sand is also one of its main attractions, besides that it is also pure white sand, very comfortable to play here. When the sun sets also romantic and awaited moments.
You are a surfing lover? On this beach you can also enjoy surfing to your heart's content. The waves are also quite challenging. When you get hungry, there are also many houses around this beach. How? You are interested in a vacation to a long beach?
2. Historical Attractions Bung Karno's Exile House in Bengkulu
Next, the tourist attractions in Bengkulu that you must visit are Bung Karno's exile home. Bung Karno is a charismatic figure whose name is still needed. His speech that sparked the spirit of youth became one of its characteristics. He is not only respected by friends, but also opponents. Even his name was used as a street name in friendly countries, like in Egypt for example.
Bung Karno was exiled here around 1938 - 1942. As we know, Sukarno had many wives, one of his wives was the beautiful Bengkulu girl, Fatmawati. In the history of independence we know that he was the one who sewed the Saka Merah Putih flag during the Proclamation of August 17, 1945.
You certainly want to know more, right? Please visit this museum, it is highly recommended for you young people, especially students. This is to create a feeling of love for the motherland. Here is Bung Karno's favorite ontel bicycle, a collection of books, and Bung Karno's love letter to Mrs. Fatmawati.
Initially, this house was owned by a Chinese businessman named Tan Eng Cian who worked at the time as a groceries supplier for the Dutch Government. Then, the Dutch hired him to place Bung Karno in the house during his exile in Bengkulu. To be able to enter, you must pay the entrance ticket of the Bung Karno Exile House for Rp 2,500 per person.
3. Historical Attractions in Fort Marlborough Bengkulu
This fort was a silent witness of the struggle of the Indonesian people against the British. This fort was built in 1713 - 1719 by the East India Company (EIC). To become a great nation we must know history, we take the wisdom of every event. with an area of about 44,100 square meters with a length of 240.5 m and a width of 170.5 m, facing south and facing the Indian Ocean. The architectural form of the Fort Marlborough building is similar to a turtle, there is a bridge that connects the head and body, a bridge over the trench that forms the tail and a bridge that connects the entrance with the outside.
4. Tourist Attractions in Bengkulu Tapak Beach
Next, another popular tourist attraction in Bengkulu is the Tapak Paderi beach. This beach was once used as a port of British invaders. This beach itself is one of the long Pantai Row in Bengkulu. at the time of the holiday season a lot of visitors who thronged this Paderi beach tour.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sunset on the beach which is the main tourist attraction. Grilled corn and other culinary treats also complement this very charming beach view.
The location is not far from Fort Marlborough, only about 100 meters. If you visit this beach in the afternoon, you will be presented with a very unbelievably beautiful view, sunset on the beach is one of the tourist attractions.
5. Traveling to the City of Curup Bengkulu
If you are on holiday in Bengkulu, don't forget to go to the city of Curup. The city also holds a lot of history of the past, one of which is famous is the home of one of the Governor of the British Government which is very famous, Raflesia Arnoldi. Raflesia Arnoldi is also known as the inventor of the corpse flower which is still alive in the Bogor Botanical Gardens.
Curup City has a very beautiful view, that's because the location of this city is located at an altitude of 100-1000 meters above sea level. Curup City is located in the mountains of Bukit Barisan with views of the surrounding fields of vegetable fields shrouded in typical mountain mist.
Curup City is the capital of Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province. This is the place that houses the famous Rafflesia Arnoldi Flower.
From this city, you can go to Bukit Kaba, climb it to the top to see the enchanting natural panorama there. Or, enjoy a tour on Lake Mas Harun Bastari. If you want to take a hot bath in this city, come to Suban Hot Water, a hot spring in Bengkulu with water sources from the mountains that go directly to the pools. Curup City is a tourist spot in Bengkulu with an interesting unique region. There are so many interesting places in the city of Curup, which will be discussed below.
6. Tourism Sites Lake Dendam Not Already Bengkulu
This lake has a rather spooky name. In the Indonesian language, grudges do not end. This lake has natural beauty that is extraordinary. Still very awake from the ignorance of human hands.
This lake is located in Kelurahan Dusun Besar, Singaran Pati District, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province. Lake surrounded by green hills is a nature reserve area that holds a lot of ecological potential and the balance of the ecosystem.
7. Tourist attractions of Mas Harun Lake Bastari Bengkulu
In addition to the revenge lake, there is also a bastari fragrant fund that you must visit. The location is in Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province. This lake is no less beautiful than a lake of revenge.
To get to this lake, you have to walk about 17 km from the city of Curup. In this lake there are many rides that can be played. You can take a boat around the lake. It is suitable for family tourism. You can also play water bikes that are not less exciting.
8. History Attractions Bengkulu State Museum
One more historical attraction in Bengkulu that you must visit, the State Museum. This museum has undergone a transfer, where previously it was in Fort Marlborough. The Bengkulu government took the initiative to move it on January 3, 1983.
Here you can see historical collections such as geology, biology, ethnography, archeology, history, numismatics, philology, chemistry, fine arts, to technology. In total, there are around 6,220 kinds of collections.
The museum is open every day, except Mondays, from 8 am to 1 pm. Nearly half of the collections are cultural objects of the ethnographic category or cultural objects that are living equipment, such as traditional woven cloths, ceremonial objects, weapons, and others that are still being used and produced as well as ancient equipment that has not been produced or used anymore.
9. Nature Attractions Bukit Kaba Bengkulu
One more tourist attraction in Bengkulu that must be visited is Bukit kaba. Bukit kaba is located in Sumber Urip Village, Selupuh Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province. This book has an amazing view. Do you know? There are 8 volcanic craters, 5 of which are covered by lush vegetation. To enjoy the beauty of the crater at Bukit Kaba visitors must pass around 307 steps.
Hmm, in addition to travel can also be for sports huh? Hehe, but you don't need to worry, after reaching the peak all the fatigue will pay off with a stunning panorama on Kaba Hill.
Besides being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery during the day, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful City of Curup at night. Usually visitors will camp here. Feel the sensation of vacation in nature.
In Gunung Kaba or Bengkulu people call it Bukit Kaba, you can also enjoy the beautiful range of Bukit Barisan that stands beautifully and the glow of the sunset light are some of the enthralling things that you can feel in Bengkulu tourist attractions on this one. Camping on a hilltop to watch the lights of the Curup City at night is a charming thing. To be able to enter the Bukit Kaba tourist area in Bengkulu, you must pay a levy of Rp2,500 per person.
10. Travel to Bengkulu Rat Island
Maybe you will ask? Rat Island? Are all rats inhabitants? Hmm, indeed the name of this island is quite unique. The island is one of the mainstay tourist destinations in Bengkulu. The island which only has an area of about 1.5 ha presents the beauty of the surrounding coral reefs.
The location of Pulau Tikus is 10 km west of Bengkulu city. Palau is a paradise for underwater lovers. To reach the Rat island in Bengkulu, visitors can go through Jakat Beach then rent a fishing boat. The journey from here takes 1 hour. In addition, visitors can also go through the Baai Island Port and then use a boat to get to Tikus Island. This way you will only take about 40 minutes.
The beauty of this island is extraordinary, the sea water is very clear, the coral stones are very beautiful, the fish are colorful. Make tourists feel at home for long on this mini island.
11. Nature Tourism Air Berau River Bengkulu
If we had been to beautiful places in Bengkulu, now is the time for us to run adrenaline. For you lovers of extreme sports rafting, the Berau River should be included in the list of tourist attractions that must be visited in Bengkulu.
The current is very heavy a challenge for you. The place is in Muko-muko district, Bengkulu.
In the Air Berau River there is also a unique traditional ceremony that is the ceremony of the child from bathing in the water. This ceremony is a ceremony to bathe a newborn baby into this river.
12. Travel to the Rafflesia Arnoldii Flower Habitat Bengkulu
As I mentioned earlier, in Bengkulu there is a giant-sized flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii flower. This flower can be found in Bukit Daun Protection Forest, Kepahiang District, Bengkulu Province, so it is an impromptu tourist site because the two rare flowers bloom in that location.
For nature lovers, if you travel to Bengkulu, you must visit this place. In addition to the two perfectly blooming flowers, in this location there are also a number of humps or prospective flowers that will bloom in the next few weeks. Previously, two rafflesia flowers also bloomed simultaneously at the location.
13. Tourist Sites of Sepang Bay Bengkulu
In Bengkulu there is also a surfing spot that you must visit. With the waves that reach 3 to 4 meters it becomes a paradise for lovers of surfing. There is a new "spot" surfing on the beach which is the border between Bengkulu City and Seluma Regency. In fact, there are no surfers from Indonesia who want to conquer the waves here, tourists from abroad are also challenged.
14. Travel to Curup Waterfall
If you are on vacation in the City of Curup, then Curup waterfall must be included in the list of tourist attractions that you will visit at Bengkulu. In the curup there is also an interesting lake for you to visit.
15. Tourist Attractions in Lake Lebong in Central Bengkulu
This lake is a former coal mine excavation that is not reclaimed. The location is in Surau Village, Taba Penanjung District, Bengkulu Tengah Regency. This beautiful lake is actually a poisonous acidic water that pollutes the environment.
The color is indeed beautiful, with gradations of light blue water, which sometimes turns green when in the middle of the sun. To visit here, it needs extra hard struggle and vehicles that are really in the best condition.
The distance from Bengkulu City to Taba Penanjung, Central Bengkulu is quite far, which is 35 kilometers. Until the entrance to the village of Surau, which is about 200 meters from the cannon monument, Taba Penanjung, then the real struggle begins!
16. The Curup Waterfall Bengkulu Tourism Site
Curup waterfall becomes one of the tourist attractions in Curup Bengkulu that must be visited. The beauty of this head waterfall is extraordinary. With a height of up to 100 meters it has its own potential for local residents.
The location is in the Village of Curup Head in Padang Ulak Tanding District, Rejang Lebong Regency. By walking about 300 meters from the highway we can enjoy the beautiful view of this waterfall. The height of the waterfall is 100 meters, behind the waterfall there is a cave.
17. Tourist Attraction Sindang Kelingi Waterfall Bengkulu
One more Bengkulu charm that you should not miss, the Sindang Kelingi Waterfall Object. This waterfall is in the village of Sindang Teak. To reach this area is not so difficult because the location is right on the edge of the road, but to reach the bottom of the waterfall is very difficult because there is no way to the bottom of the waterfall, we have to explore the remnants of the remaining Dutch buildings, which road is very steep and slippery.
