Curup
Curup is the capital city of Rejang Lebong regancy in Bengkulu.
Understand
Landscape
Curup is a landlocked area, surrounded by Bukit Barisan on almost all sides. This vast expanse is known locally as luak. Musi River also flow through the luak.
People
The original inhabitants of this region are the Rejang (Tun Jang) tribe. As time goes by, people from other region came here. Immigrant races with significant populations are Javanese, Minangnese, Chinese, Serawainese, Lembaknese, Sundanese and various races from South Sumatra.
Flora and fauna
This area is also known as the habitat of Rafflesia arnoldii.
Talk
The native language spoken in Curup is Rejang language. But Malay language is increasingly used by people here.
See
- Bastari Lake
- Air Terjun Tangga Seribu at Kepala Curup
- The Megaliths Site of Batu Panco at Batu Panco Village, North Curup.
Do
- Take a bath in Suban Hot Spring.
- Hike Mount Kaba (around 20km from downtown through Ahmad Yani street).
Eat and drink
You can find a lot of street foods (and beverages) near Jendral Sudirman and Ahmad Yani streets.
Sleep
Despite the name, hotels in this city are basically guest houses.