Suban Hot Spring, The Pool of Rejuvenating Warmth
Covering a total area of approximately 30 hectares, amidst a picturesque landscape of green hills, the Suban Hot Spring is the perfect place to rid yourself of all tensions of the bustling day and just soak up the relaxing warmth of nature. The water that fills the pool is drawn from a number of springs that flow down from the Bukit Kaba Hills and are channeled through bamboo pipes. With another relatively short trekking adventure, you can also visit two waterfalls that are not too far from the hot springs. The first waterfall is 50 meters high while the second is 15 meters up. Aside from the refreshing splashes of pouring water, visitors will be indulged with the stunning panoramic scenery of the waterfalls and the serene ambience of nature.
Suban Hot Spring is perfect for a family vacation. There are a number of pools here where both kids and adults can enjoy the refreshing warm water. The hot spring which originates from the Bukit Kaba Hill is also believed to have medicinal effects for skin diseases, rheumatism, and tense muscles. Aside from the hot spring, catch the panoramic view of the waterfalls. Within the pools area you will see two boulders that are considered sacred by the local people. The first is the Batu Tri Sakti (Tri Sakti Stone) which is said to be inhabited by three great spirits who protect those who visit the hot spring. The second is Batu Menangis or literally the Crying Stone, which is said to occasionally emit water as if it was crying. The existence of Batu Menangis relates to the legend of a certain princess named Gemercik Emas who constantly sobbed, since she refused to be forcefully married to a prince named Putra Gambir Melang.
Get There
The Suban Hot Spring is located about 6 KM from the Town of Curup, capital city and main hub of the Rejang Lebong Regency, and lies at the main road between Curup to Lubuk Linggau. From Bengkulu City, capital of Bengkulu Province, the overland trip will take approximately 4 hours.
If you wish to use public transport, you can catch the Bengkulu-Curup Bus. From Curup Town, you need to continue by the Angkot (Angkutan Kota) mini van to Pasar Atas, then continue by another angkot to Suban Hot Spring.
