Bengkulu …
Maybe you’ve never heard the word of Bengkulu. Bengkulu is a province in Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Province which borders the province of Lampung, West Sumatra, Jambi and South Sumatra has an area of 51,054.664 hectares.

Bengkulu province comprises 9 districts and 1 municipality; Municipality of Bengkulu, North Bengkulu, Rejang Lebong, Lebong district, Bengkulu Central, District Kaur, South Bengkulu, Kepahyang District, District Seluma and Muko-Muko district.

Tourist attraction in the province of Bengkulu very diverse. Ranging from natural attractions, culture, history, until the culinary tour. The main tourist attraction of Bengkulu province is the “Long Beach”. This beach lies on the west bank extends Bengkulu City. Small waves, white sand and pine trees will we meet the sea during a visit to “Long Beach”.

In addition to Long Beach, Bengkulu province has dozens of other beaches which became the dividing line between the mainland of Bengkulu in the Indian Ocean. One of them is the beach “TapakPaderi” which is a historic coastal city of Bengkulu. In this gently sloping beach can be found another tourist attraction, the Fort Marlborough. Marlborough Fortress is a British Army Citadel Defense in World War II.

The fort was still standing until now. Fortress shaped tortoise, right at the edge of the beach Tread Padri. Tourism around TapakPaderi, is  a historic settlement known as Kampung China.

Moved a few miles to the north, you will find a beach that is very beautiful tour. Jakat beach, a gently sloping beach Bukit Barisan background, is the ideal resort for citizens to enjoy the sunset. For those of you who want to try to play Jetsky you can rent at this beach. Bored with Jetsky? you can try Banana Boat.

In addition to these three beaches, Bengkulu province also has tens Natural Coastal spread in South Bengkulu district to Muko-Muko district, including beach Lais, Palik Beach, Beach Pasar Bawah, Pasar Atas Beach, Periukan Beach and Beach of Ketahun.

Not only beaches, natural attractions in Bengkulu you can enjoy the mountain tourism: PalakSiring in North Bengkulu district. This tourism object is a mix of natural attractions and historical tourism. In Palaksiring you will find the cool mountain air with the clear river water flowing between the rocks. This tourism object also a habitat of Rafflesia Arnoldy flower. Palaksiring also stores a history of the Dutch nation dam used for irrigation in North Bengkulu.

In Rejang Lebong, we will find another tourist attraction that is Suban. Suban is the combination of hot springs with cool mountain natural waterfall.This tourism object is a favorite tourist objects for local and national tourists.

If you have a hobby of diving or fishing? Rat Island is the ideal place for diving and fishing. The island can be taken 30 minutes from the city bengkulu has a beautiful reef area.

What about culture? Bengkulu Province is famous for Tabot culture. A traditional ceremony is held every year on 10 Muharam. This ceremony merupak ceremonies to commemorate the death of Prophet Mohammad’s grandson in the field Karabela. Tabot Festival is the biggest tourism event in the province of Bengkulu, hundreds of thousands of people are always crowded festival area every year.

Want to try culinary or shopping Bengkulu typical souvenirs? There are some special foods you need to Bengkulu include fish tasted Pais. Or for those of you who durian lover, Every Year Bengkulu generate millions of durian fruit in a season. Do not miss to buy souvenirs in the form of Batik typical bengkulu Besurek and kayulantung leather.