Bengkulu Tourism

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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.

How to Get there
Bengkulu province is easly 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.

Tourism Events
Tabot Festival on January 2008 performs various kinds of contests to commemorate the death of Mohammad’s grand children, Hasan and Husein.

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