Panjang Beach is one of the tourist sites in Bengkulu. It is a famous destination in Bengkulu. The length of the coastline of this beach is approximately 10 kilometres. That is why the name of this beach is “Panjang”. Panjang Beach is located in Bengkulu city and is not too far from the downtown. This beach can be reached by public and private transportation.
Many visitors come to Panjang Beach to enjoy the scenery. If you visit Panjang Beach, you will see many pine trees along the coast. Panjang Beach has white sand. Usually, visitors play with sand on the beach. However, the wave on this beach is relatively high, so the visitors are prohibited from playing in the water. At dusk time, many people see the sunset from Panjang Beach. This beach is one of the best places to see the sunset in Bengkulu City.
The government provide some facilities around Panjang Beach. There is a large parking area, both for cars and motorcycles. Across Panjang Beach, there is a sports centre. This place is usually used for some sports, such as playing basketball, volleyball, etc. Besides that, the sports centre is often used for some events and festivals held in Bengkulu city. There is a jogging track along the Panjang beach. Many people usually use it for jogging. Moreover, along Panjang Beach, you can find many restaurants which provide various foods and drinks, especially seafood. If you come to Bengkulu, do not forget to visit Panjang Beach.
