Nature tourism Objects in the city of Bengkulu is :
1. Long Beach Putri Gading Cempaka
Is a beach that stretches along the 7 miles of white sand and the potential along the beach lined by casuarina trees. This beach is located approximately 2 km from the city center. Casuarina trees which grew substantially on the beach, very beautiful eyes. And the most amazing is the length of the coast, reaching 7 km. Various facilities began to be built in the area of Long Beach Princess Ivory Cempaka. One of them jogging track, you can enjoy the beautiful beach while jogging and breathe air that is very cool beach in the morning and evening time. If you want to linger in the region live in Long Beach Princess Ivory Cempaka this, you do not need to worry, because there has been some beachside hotel as a comfortable resting place. Some other facilities such as cafes, malls, sports centers are also available in this area.
2. It's Not Revenge Lake
It's Not Revenge Lakes region is a nature reserve area has stunning natural beauty and save a lot of potential for ecological sustainability and ecosystem balance. The lake is surrounded by heavily forested hills is a major habitat for rare endemic plants, namely pencil orchid ( Vanda hookeriana ). In 2003, the Coordinating Agency of Natural Resources ( BKSDA ) Bengkulu City, said there are five major functions played by the lake Revenge never been, namely : ( 1 ) the conservation of biodiversity, (2 ) as a source of water that is used for purposes irrigation ; ( 3 ) as a water reserve area, (4 ) as a medium of learning natural remedy scientific interest, and ( 5 ) as a place of recreation.
3. Baai Island Harbour area
Baai Island is a sea port name that is owned by the city of Bengkulu, the port was inaugurated by President Suharto in 1984. This area is known to be very beautiful panoramic beaches, in addition to the presence of Mangrove habitats that grow naturally around the shoreline provide an impression for visitors.
4. Beach Jakat
Is the flatness of the beach with tidal current of 1.5 meters and rising. Located 1 km from the city center. On the beach there are traditional fishing activity that live around the coastal region. Tourist attractions that are available in the form of fishing activities in the sea. The beach is usually always crowded with people every Sunday afternoon. This beach can be taken approximately 10 minutes from downtown because the distance is only 1km. To provide convenience for visitors, local governments continue to fix and organize the area around this beach.
5. Rat Island & Coral Reef
Rat island situated to the west of the city of Bengkulu at a distance of about 10 KM from the city center, is a small coral island located to the west of the city of Bengkulu. Rat Island is surrounded by coral and rich biological resources that have been designated as forest tour with the Ministry of Forestry decree No.. 602/Kpts-II/1991. Potential fauna such as corals and marine ecosystems. Conditions of white sandy sea at night hawksbill turtle habitat and green turtles climbed ashore to lay their eggs. In marine areas are safe locations for diving activities seabed, with its clear water and beautiful coral stone is the choice spot interesting marine tourism.
