Introduce : Curup and Its Tourism

(Picture : Center point of Curup City)

Temperatures as cold as 18 degrees Celsius in the morning welcomed Curup City, the capital of Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu Province. The fields are still shrouded in mist so that fruit and vegetables are looked blurred. An interesting sight on the right and left of the road, the majority of the population are still traditional houses on stilts in the modern house with tiled floors and colorful pain. Natives of this city is tribal Rejang, but also many people from other tribes such as Java, Lembak, Minang, Serawai and Sunda. The city was once the capital of South Sumatra Province during the revolution under the leadership of Governor AK Gani. The distance between the city of Bengkulu and Rejang Lebong is 85 km, the path is twisting track and road conditions are still unfavorable. It is very prone to make someone who is not used to be carsick. Should be ready plastic bag or drinking hangover before traveling.

Rejang Lebong area known as a supplier of vegetables to the rest of the province of Bengkulu. Even the rice and vegetables usually sent to Palembang, Jambi, Padang, Lampung, and Pekan Baru. So, do not be surprised if it full of greenery visible in front of your eyes. In addition, this third-largest city is also a producer of rice, coffee, and rubber. In topography Rejang Lebong is standing on the Bukit Barisan mountain with an altitude of 100 to> 1000 m above sea level. The most cool air temperatures occur when July is where reaching 16.2 degrees Celsius and it is ideal for growing vegetables.

(Picture of Suban Air Panas)

(Picture of Mas Harun Bastari Lake)

When the weather is cold, you can enjoy “Suban Air Panas” that located in this city. The water is so fresh down directly from the mountains to the pools. Adventure lovers can climb Kaba Hill, which route that has not extreme and beginner friendly. There you can see the lava from a distance of several meters. uniquely, Kaba Hill also has some craters that water color is always changing. In addition, there is also Talang Rimbo Waterfall or "Mas Harun Bastari" Lake. Traces of history can be spied here through Monument at Tabarenah village. If you want to see the form of the traditional house Rejang, you can visit his home residence.

 

(Picture of Pisang Salai and Banana Chips)

Culinary tourism is rampant in the city of Padang Curup is typical food. Do not miss the tempoyak sauce, chili sauce and ujak umbut curry. Generally, the typical culinary Curup is not much different with Palembang and Jambi food because it was still close. Ambon sweets bananas is famous in Curup. Not only edible when ripe, bananas here was processed into a variety of snacks are suitable for souvenirs. You can bring home a banana chips and various types of Pisang Salai.

(source : www.indonesia.travel)