Soekarnos
Residence
Bung Karno, the first President of Indonesia, was exiled to Bengkulu by the Dutch in 1938.
Today the house is a museum, containing
his books, clothes, photos and his bicycle.
Port 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 in
1984.
Panjang Beach
The long, clean, white-sand beach is good for sunbathing. there is a public swimming pool
and tennis facility, along with restaurants,
seaside cottages and hotels.
Tikus Islands
A group of small islands excellent for fishing, snorkeling and diving with easy access by
speedboat from the old harbour in Bengkulu.
Enggano
Island
This small island is covered by dense rain forest filled with wild 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
104 km from Bengkulu and about 19 km from Curup, Bukit Kaba lies 1937 m above sea level.
There are two immense sulfuric
calderas with twelve active craters. Beautiful panoramic views and cool mountain air make
this a pleasant stop for a couple of days.
There are popular hot springs near Curup at Suban.
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