My City Bengkulu

Bengkulu
The Capital of Bengkulu Province is the old coastal city formerly known as Bencoden. Bengkulu’s
history is a been difficult one, filled with changing colonial rulers, internal Sumatran wars, disease
and exploitation of the indigenous peoples. 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 charm are the
exotic Rafflesia Arnoldi (the biggest flower of the world).
Bengkulu province is easly accessible by land, air and sea transportation. You can catch
regular buses direct from Medan, Padang or Jakarta. Flight arrive three times a day. Domestic
ships from Jakarta, Padang and Medan stop over in Baai harbour, Bengkulu.
Places of Interest
Sukarno’s 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. The house is
open 8 a.m to 2 p.m, Tuesday to Thursday, Friday 8 a.m to 11 a.m, and Saturday 8 a.m to 12
p.m. There is a small admission charge.
Fort Marlborough
The British, or ‘Raffles’ Fort, was
built between 1714 and 1719 and
was famous as the secondstrongest
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
speed-boat from the old harbour in Bengkulu.








Enggano Island
This small 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
104 km from Bengkulu and about 19
km from Curup, Bukit Kaba lies 1,937
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.

Accommodations
• Hotel Rio Asri Jl. Veteran No. 63, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21952 Fax: (0736) 25728 Rooms: 40
Class: ** • Hotel Horison Jl. Pantai Nala No. 142, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21722 Fax: (0736)
22072 Rooms: 40 Class: ** • Hotel Dena Jl. Fatmawati No. 29, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21981,
22028 Rooms: 20 Class: * • Hotel Madelin Jl. Bhakti Husada 88, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 52777
Rooms: 22 Class: * • Pasir Putih Resort Jl. Pariwisata No.1, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 25338
• Hotel Bumi Endah Jl. Fatmawati No.29 Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21665
• Hotel Permata Gading Jl. Pantai Nala No. 133
Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21855 • Hotel
Andalas Jl. Cendrawasi No.10 Bengkulu
Phone: (0736) 341906 • Nala Seaside Cottage
Jl. Pariwisata No. 2, Bengkulu Phone: (0736)
344855 • Hotel Samudera Dwinka Jl. Jend.
Sudirman No. 46, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21604,
23128 Rooms: 25 • Hotel Tiara Jl. Mayjend.
Sutoyo No. 96, Bengkulu Phone: (0736) 21098
• Hotel Vista Jl. MT. Haryono No. 67, Bengkulu
Phone: (0736) 20820 Room: 22