Bengkulu

Description

Bengkulu is a unique city on Sumatra Island rich in history and natural marvels! To get in touch with Bengkulu’s history, visit the Bengkulu Museum! Both traditional cultures and historical artifacts are exhibited for visitors who wish to know about Bengkulu. There is also the Marlborough Fort! This fort was once a stronghold of the British empire. Right now, it is a historical landmark of Bengkulu!

More interested in Bengkulu’s beaches? Bengkulu has plenty with its own unique characteristics! Panjang Beach is most famous for tourists because there are restaurants, accommodations, and even a children’s playground! If you want a more peaceful one, visit b! White sands, clear waters, and—best of all—panoramic sunsets await you at Linau Beach.

Bengkulu has flora and fauna conservation as well. This town is known as the home of Rafflesia and the conservation is a peculiar place perfect for enjoying the cool weather and witnessing the endemic flora! Bengkulu is also the place where Indonesia protects its Sumatran elephants. Various attractions from elephant shows and even other floras and faunas exist at the Elephants Training Center.

Nearby Airports

The Fatmawati Soekarno Airport is the one serving Bengkulu. Taxis and buses are available from the airport. Taxis will cost around Rp 120,000 while buses will cost under Rp 10,000 per passenger.

Halal Restaurants

Bengkulu has abundant halal restaurants all around town! The best and recommended ones are Rumah Makan Sembam Ikan Marola, Lontong Tunjang Kapuas Raya, Sumpit Mas Restaurant, Rumah Kekinian Milik Salman, and Rumah Makan Pondok Selero.

Mosques

There are plenty of mosques in Bengkulu. The most prominent ones are Masjid Baitul Izzah and Masjid Raya At-Taqwa.

Things to Do and See in Bengkulu

• Marlborough Fort
• Bengkulu Museum
• Mount Kaba
• Mount Kunyit
• Tes Lake
• Beaches
• Conservations