Bengkulu Province

Region ·🇮🇩 Indonesia

Population 2,112,200

Area 21,104 km²

Time zone Asia/Jakarta

Official website www.bengkuluprov.go.id

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Bengkulu Essentials

Bengkulu preserves a unique blend of British colonial history and Indonesian independence milestones. This selection includes the 19th-century Thomas Parr Monument and the residence where Fatmawati Sukarno sewed the nation's first flag. Natural highlights feature the white-sand coastlines of Pantai Pasir Putih and Pantai Jakat, alongside sea turtle conservation efforts and the regional museum’s collection of Sumatran cultural artifacts.

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Best of Bengkulu

Bengkulu’s history is defined by its colonial past and its role in the Indonesian independence movement. This collection features the Bengkulu Provincial Museum, which houses prehistoric artifacts and traditional Besurek textiles, and the residence of Fatmawati Soekarno, where the first national flag was sewn. The list also includes the 1808 Thomas Parr Monument, a tribute to a British Resident, and significant cultural landmarks like Tapak Paderi and Tugu Simpang Lima that reflect the city's architectural and social evolution.

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Hidden Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse natural landscapes of Bengkulu, spanning from the volcanic highlands of Kepahiang to the remote shores of Enggano Island. It features multi-tiered cascades like Air Terjun Sengkuang, located near tea plantations, and the geothermal-influenced Air Terjun Bukit Hitam. The list also details the pristine marine environments of Enggano, including natural tidal pools like Kolam Pakuah Hyukua and secluded coral sandbanks.

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Nature & Peaks

Bengkulu's landscape is defined by the rugged Bukit Barisan mountain range and significant volcanic activity. This collection features active peaks like Mount Kaba, known for its multiple sulfur craters, and Mount Dempo, the region's highest summit surrounded by sprawling tea plantations. The list also includes protected conservation areas such as TWA Danau Dusun Besar, a vital habitat for rare orchid species, and the coastal lagoon of Pantai Laguna Samudra.

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