The Capital of Bengkulu Province is the coastal city formerly known as Bencoden. 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 charms are the exofic Rafflesia arnoldi.

GETTING THERE
Bengkulu province is easy accessible by

land, air and sea transportation. You can catch regular buses direct from Medan, Padang or Jakarta. Flight arrives three times a day. Domestic ships from Jakarta, Padang and Medan stop over in Baai harbour, Bengkulu.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Fort 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.

Tikus Islands is excellent for fishing, snorkeling and diving with easy access by speedboat from the old harbour in Bengkulu.

Enggano 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.

For more places of interest, please visit
http://www.my-indonesia.info/page.php?ic=1122&prov=7
http://www.bengkulu.go.id

TOURIST OFFICE

Jl. P. Tendean 17 Bengkulu
Phone.(0736) 21272
Fax (0736) 342200,342100
http ://www.bengkulu.go.id