The uniqueness of the tourist attractions in Bengkulu can be found in a number of natural charm and fascinating historical heritage. Bengkulu is a province located on the west coast of Sumatra Island and dealing directly with the Indonesian Ocean. You can go to Pulau Tikus to feel the harsh ocean waves oceans.
Flower Rafflesia Arnoldi famous can be found at Curup City, a tourist spot in Bengkulu popular. The Rafflesia flower is the largest flower in the world with a diameter of 100 cm. This flower takes 6 to 8 months to grow and 15 days after flowering. The uniqueness of this flower is they have no roots, leaves and stems.
Rat Island
Rat Island has a land area of about 1.5 ha, an island in Bengkulu surrounded by extensive coral reefs and naturally protect the island from abrasion due to big waves. Panorama beautiful island, clear sea water, and activities snorkel to see the charm of the beautiful coral reefs and marine fish colorful are some of the most alluring attractions in Bengkulu on this one.
Located 10 km to the west of the city of Bengkulu, Rat Island is an island that is connected directly to the Indian Ocean. You can get one of the tourist attractions in Bengkulu is by renting a fishing boat on the beach Jakat, with a duration of about 1 hour travel time. If renting a boat to go to Rat Island, will take about 40 minutes from the Port of Pulau Baai. Rat Island was once a place for berthing ships and shelter from the storm waves of the ocean Samudra Indonesia.
However, human activities that damage coral reef ecosystems in the region Rat Island has negative impacts on the survival of one of the tourist attractions in Bengkulu. The most striking is the reduction in Pulau Tikus area due to abrasion that goes faster and faster from year to year.
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