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Denpasar
Time zone in Denpasar is : GMT+08:00
Denpasar may not be far from the usual touristy resort areas of Bali, but the moment you transcend to the capital of Bali, a change in atmosphere is clearly felt. The laid back beach lifestyle is instantly changed to a bustling city. Not as hectic as you may think a capital city to be, and the lack of skyscrapers, due to a Balinese custom that disallows buildings to be taller than a coconut tree, gives way for blue skies. Apart from the many busy Balinese buzzing around on their scooters, many monuments and temples can be seen around the city. Catch a glimpse of the traditional markets at Pasar Badung and see the magnificent colors of fresh produce and colorful batiks up for offer.
Once a small trading held up by the British in the late 17th century, Bengkulu City was finally handed over to the Dutch after an unsuccessful pepper trade. The British are known to leave remnants of their occupation, and Bengkulu City is no exception. Here you can find Fort Marlborough in all its stone glory, still with its ancient cannons, as well as some monuments left by Sir Raffles, such as the Thomas Parr monument and the Hamilton monument. This sleepy little city is now known as a coal mining district, annually producing tonnes of coal to export throughout Asia. Bengkulu City not only offers history, but also a splendid natural landscape, from the hilltops thick with vegetation to the long stretch of beach at Pantai Panjang.