Aceh is a province of Indonesia. Aceh is located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra and is the most western province in Indonesia. The capital is Banda Aceh. It is close to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India and is separated by the Andaman Sea. Aceh is bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Malacca Strait in the east, and North Sumatra in the southeast and south.
Aceh is the land closest to the epicenter of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Aceh was hit by a tsunami wave and hit most of the province's west coast. Around 170,000 people were killed or missing due to the disaster but Aceh is now recovering .
Aceh has quite a lot of places such as tourist attractions such as nature tourism, knowledge tourism and religious tourism. Aceh which is also known as S erambi Mecca , there is a myriad of potential tourism extraordinary.
Here are 35 lists of the Best Places in Aceh that you must visit if you are visiting Aceh
1. Pulau Weh
Pulau Weh is the gateway of Aceh not only for the province of Aceh but also for Indonesia, as it is located in the westernmost part of Aceh and directly facing the busy Malacca Strait. The island offers many beautiful coral reef spots and unspoiled coastal location, for those who like to dive and enjoy the underwater beauty of this island of Weh is a perfect destination to enjoy the comfort away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd.
2. Rubiah Island
Rubiah Island is located in Sabang, precisely located to the northwest of Pulau Weh. Rubiah's name is taken from an inscription on a gravestone on the island. Rubiah Island is known for its undersea natural beauty. At least 14 of the 15 marine biota are currently protected in Indonesia. You can dive and snorkel here, please swim with tropical fish and enjoy the beauty of colorful coral reefs.
3. Pulau Gosong
Not only the Thousand Islands that have Pulau Gosong, Abdya also has an island located not far from Jilbab Beach and Pusong Beach. Its name is still the same that is Beach Gosong. To reach this island, visitors can rent a fishing boat that costs about Rp 300.000 / boat. Shades of white sand with shady pine trees make this island visited by many tourists in and outside the region. Not only that, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful underwater nature of Gosong Beach while diving or snorkeling.
4. Burni Mountain Telong
Mount Burni Telong is a mountain located in Bener Meriah Regency and has become a hallmark of the District. Mount Burni Telong is an active volcano and erupted on December 7, 1924 causing great damage to the surrounding environment including agricultural land and settlements. Burni Telong which in Indonesian is defined as a burning mountain, located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. The mountain is only five kilometers from Redeolong, the capital of Bener Meriah Regency and Rembele Airport (RBL).
5. Mount Seulawah Inong
Mount Seulawah Inong may still be less popular than Mount Seulawah Agam. However, this mountain is an important part of history. Seulawah Inong was once the training center of the aceh inhabitants of the war against the Dutch. In this region, the power of guerrilla warfare was waged by the courageous Acehnese women's army. Mount Seulawah Inong can be climbed from several places, but the most familiar is from the National Park. Mount Seulawah Inong has a height of 800 meters.
6. Gunung Selawah Agam
Mount Seulawah Agam Regency of Aceh Besar. Seulawah Agam is rich in Flora and Fauna. Call it the Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatraensis), Kedih (Presbytis Thomasi), Rangkong (Buceros Rhinocerous), and Mushroom (Fungi) of various species and other animals. According to the news, later Seulawah Agam and its twin Seulawah Inong will serve as a conservation area. That's important, it's possible to recall that the encroachment of wood is increasingly prevalent there.
7. Waterfall Kuta Malacca
Kuta Waterfall Malacca is a waterfall located in Kuta Malaka, Samahani District, Aceh Besar Regency, Nanggro Aceh Darussalam. more or less 600 m asl, which is storied. It is said that the local community reaches 8 levels and some say 20 levels. To get to the location we have to travel as far as 30 km from downtown Banda Aceh.
8. Peukan Biluy Waterfall
Peukan Waterfall Biluy is a Waterfall Attraction which is one of the natural attractions in Aceh Besar district precisely in Biluy Village, Darul Kamal Sub-district, and also a place of recreation for local people. Tourist attractions of the waterfall of Biluy still turns out the remains of his glory. A former wooden cafe building still stands its jungle, there are also 2 concrete seats extending there. To see firsthand the position of the waterfall visitors must climb the stairs as much as 172 pieces with a flat slope 45 º 45 degrees After the tsunami of 24 December 2004 ago, the road to the waterfall Peukan Biluy badly damaged even many hills that have been lost but has been repaired
9. Blang Pond Waterfall
Blang Pond Waterfall is located in Sidomulyo Village, North Aceh, can be reached within 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe. This natural tourist spot is a pity, if you miss. Because here, you can see twin waterfalls as high as 75 meters and surrounded by a number of shady trees. In this place many people who play water around the waterfall, soaking in a pool of waterfalls, or just relaxing on the edge alone. At Blang Pond Waterfall, you can also camp and enjoy the outdoors for only Rp 5.000 per person.
10. Suhom Waterfall
This waterfall is located in Suhom Village, Lhoong District. This waterfall has a height of approximately 50 meters and is divided into two levels. However, visitors are not allowed to go up to level two and three for safety reasons, due to the high-voltage power plant. To be able to reach this tourist area, you have to pass the way up and down with views of the mountains of Paro and Kulu. In the middle of the journey you will find many monkeys roaming. Usually these monkeys request fruits and snacks of passing road users.
11. Laot Men Waterfall
Not only the beach that is in Sabang, here also there is a waterfall called men's waterfall laot. This waterfall originated from Mount Saung Keris and is in the middle of the forest, Laot Men waterfall is in the village of Laot Men, Iboih Village, Sabang distance about 15 km from the city of Sabang. To get to this waterfall you have to walk from the parking lot about 20 minutes.
12. Cave Loyang koro
The cave is located on the edge of the sea lake freshwater Takengon with a distance of approximately 5 km east of the capital Takengon, this cave is one tourist attraction that sanngat beautiful and beautiful also crowded visitors on holiday, this cave is located at the foot of Mount Birahpanyang , down to the bottom about 15 meters through the shoreline from the road to the kec. Star, this cave also has a depth of approximately 110 meters, to enter into the cave can be reached by a walkway.
13. Princess cave pukes
Pukes princess cave is one of the tourist attraction in Central Aceh which is located foothills district Kebayaan direction to Nosar approximately about 2 km from the capital of Central Aceh District, according to lagenda Putri Pukes comes from Gayo land, which tells of a princess who wear another royal prince then pleaded with his parents to marry him, initially the daughter of the princess did not approve because the country of the prince is very far away but princess and prince very persistent struggle for her love, finally mareka dii nikahkan. After marriage the princess must live together and in the kingdom of her husband. Princess pukes beg of goodbye to her parents and escorted by bodyguard, even with a very sad heart his parents also have to release his son.
14. Loyang Datu Red Mege Cave
Loyang Datu Merah Mege Cave is a tourist attraction with a very beautiful panorama, this cave is located in Isak Linge District about 26 km from the capital Takengon, the beauty of goa laying datu is equipped with a resting place and a seat to enjoy the rushing water that flows based on Goa. According to Petua (historical witness's parents) in Linge, this cave was used for crossing carrying buffalo from Linge to Takengon, and vice versa from Takengon to Linge Takengon. Going to the cave location from the highway down the cement ladder made by Pemda. Various plants grow around the cave, including durian (Durio zibethinus), wreath, candlenut (Aleurites moluccano), cinnamon (Gly-cyrhiza glabra), coffee (coffea sp), geding, bamboo (bambusa sp), and Damar (Shorea javanica ).
15. The mendale cave and the cave of the tip of the reef
This cave is located under the foot of the hill only a distance of about 100 meters from the lake Lut Tawar and 30 meters from the residential street of Mandale kampong, the location of this cave is found in ancient human skeletons during the research and excavation of Balar Team (Archaeological Hall of Medan) Aceh. This niche cave can be used where people shelter in the rain. With the discovery of the human skeleton praserah in Cave Ceruk Mendale or Lore Ceruk Mandele and Cave Ceruk Ujung Karang Lut Tawar subdistrict takengon more widely known to the public. The human skeleton found is estimated to be 6500 years old and even a 7400-old skeleton.
16. Forest Garden Tour / Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan
Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park is located in the cluster of Seulawah Agam forest area, located 70 kilometers from Banda Aceh City, dominated by mountain forest vegetation and Pinus Merkusi. Administratively located in Aceh Besar and Pidie districts, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. Topographic state of Tahura Pocut, generally hilly ¬ ground. A small part is a plateau with a status as a free state forest with an altitude of 0 to 40 meters above sea level (DPL) and is at the foot of Mount Seulawah Agam.
17. Jantho Nature Reserve
Jantho Nature Reserve From Banda Aceh (Capital of NAD Province) is about 50 Km. Various Flora and Fauna live in this nature reserve. Best time of visit from April to August (Dry Season) to enjoy beautiful scenery / panorama. Flora species that can be found include Pinus forest, Mampre, Jambu air, Gleum, Bremen, Sampang, Ara, Damar, Medang, Black wood, Beringin, Meranti, Kandis, Rambutan forest, Tampu, Ketapang, Medang ara, Lukup, Tampang, Lawang , Semiran, Anang, Jenarai, Kerakau, Rengen, Merbau. While the diversity of fauna that can be found such as gibbons, Owa, Tiger branches, Forest Cats, Deer, Deer, Kancil, Napu, Elephant, Goat Forest, Bear, Pangolin, Kukang, Kuao.
18. Tourist Attraction Putroe Aloeh / Pucok Krueng
Tourism Object Putroe Aloh or better known as Pucok Krueng is located in District Alur Sungai Pinang. Named Pucok Krueng, because the river is located in the region upstream (Pucok: upstream, Krueng: river). While giving the name Putroe Aloh, the story is not much different from Malem Diwa story and 7 daughters or Jaka Tarun and Seven Bidadari. Nature tourism in Pucok Krueng is still very beautiful. The clear river with the surrounding nutmeg garden makes you feel tired after work.
19. Krueng Babahrot
Just like Pucok Krueng in Pinang River Flow, Krueng (river) located in District Babahrot, Abdya also offers natural scenery is still beautiful. The clear river, the big rocks, and the shady trees are soothing to the eye. This tourist attraction is directly adjacent to Aceh Barat Daya - Nagan Raya national road so to achieve it is not difficult.
20. Kuala Merisi
Kuala Merisi is a place to enjoy the beach with a quiet and quiet atmosphere. Located in Ketapang Village, Krueng Sabee District. With its long coastline and small waves the coast of Kuala Merisi is perfect for water play on the beach. You can enjoy the waves from the beach by rolling out mats, feel the cool air gusts of coastal winds. Not infrequently also this one tourist spot used for surfing location because the waves are very suitable for water sports.
21. Eggplant Pups
Eggplant Pantan is a hill used to enjoy the beauty of Central Aceh from above. This sights are located at an altitude of about 1830 meters above sea level. If you want to come to this place do not forget to bring a jacket and sweater because the air around here is quite cold. You can see Lake Laut Tawar which resembles a giant cauldron from here. In addition you can also enjoy the sunrise and sunset with very beautiful scenery. So, set up the camera to capture this moment.
22. Lake Laut Tawar
Danau Laut Tawar is a lake and an area located in Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh District. To the west of this lake is the city of Takengon which is the capital of Central Aceh district. The tribe that inhabits the area is Gayo tribe. Call this lake as Lake Lut Tawar. The lake has an area of about 5,472 hectares, a length of 17 km, and a width of 3,219 km. Called Laut Laut Tawar because the waters of this lake is very wide, and the water in this lake is also fresh water.
24. Saree Elephant Training Center
For those of you who do not know, Aceh has a fairly high population of elephants. Even the people of Aceh gave a special title for the elephant, namely Teungku Rayeuk. At the time of the Kingdom of Aceh led by Sultan Iskandar Muda, Aceh has about 40,000 elephants trained troop. Well, if the elephant used to be military forces, then gini elephants trained for other interests. One of them is to ward off wild elephants that could endanger the people around the forest. The elephants were trained by the Saree Elephant Training Center. Saree Elephant Training Center is located in Aceh Besar District.
25. House Cut Nyak Dien
Who has never heard of Cut Nyak Dien's name? He is one of Indonesian women heroes who earned the nickname Srikandi Indonesia. If you are visiting Aceh Besar, you can visit the historical site of Cut Nyak Dien's house. Rumah Cut Nyak Dien is located on Jalan Cut Nyak Dhien, Lampisang village, Peukan Bada sub district, Aceh Besar. It was in the house that Cut Nyak Dien had taken refuge and devised a war strategy. And in this house the people also took refuge during the 2004 tsunami.
26. Iskandar Muda Fort and Indraparta Fort
Indraparta fort is a fortress built since Lamuri Kingdom which is the first Hindu kingdom in Aceh. Indraparta fort is a relic of the Hindu kingdom located on the coast of Ujong Batee, precisely in the village Ladong Mesjid Raya District, District of Aceh Besar. Not far from Indraparta Fort there is Iskandar Muda Fort. Inside Iskandar Muda Fort, there are two wells shaded by dome-shaped buildings. Iskandar Muda Fort is directly opposite the Malacca Strait.
27. Keuliling Reservoir
The Keuliling Aceh Reservoir is located in Lam Leuot Village, Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, Aceh Besar. From the direction of Medan -Banda Aceh highway to this reservoir we can travel for approximately 7 (seven) kilometers. The Keuliling reservoir located between the hills provides an atmosphere of its own. The Keuliling Reservoir, which is an artificial tourism, is utilized by local residents as a place to release hobbies for those who like fishing.
28. New Krueng Baths
Bathing Krueng Baru is one of the tourist objects are quite crowded in the District of Southwest Aceh, visitors usually come here to just enjoy the crowd or deliberately bathe in a river that has a large volume. The river water itself is used for irrigating rice paddy farmers in the surrounding community.
29. Krueng Susoh Baths
It is one of the most beautiful dams located in Kab. Blangpidie, Mata Ie Village, Aceh Barat Daya. This dam has been used as Tourism object because it has a quiet and cool water. Around the Krueng Bathing Baths there are many canteen and Cafe-cafe. The landscape also looks beautiful, not inferior to other attractions in Aceh Barat Daya.
30. Takengon
Bored with the crowded tourist spots with the usual tourist spot spot? try to start traveling with nature that offers interaction and live life with friendly locals. One of the tourist attractions that offer advantages like this is Takengon which is the capital of Central Aceh District. In this city we will find a beautiful natural atmosphere with the lives of residents who are still very friendly. Takengon is located in a city of altitude, making this city called the country above the clouds, the natural conditions are very green with the climate and the cool air that makes fresh visitors who come. The stretch of coffee trees, pine and clear freshwater lakes increasingly affirm the naturalness of this city.
31. Alas River Gunung Leuser National Park
Why this river becomes special because alas river has a very clear river with a curved river form and is located in one of the largest green tropical forest in the world. This river is perfect for a adventure for young people who like challenges with fragrant rapids, challenging rapids with clean streams make visitors will be addicted to feel the sensation. Naturally, if then various adventurers from many countries who come to the river pedestal to feel the challenge.
32. Zero Kilometer Monument
Monument Zero Kilometer It's incomplete if on vacation to Aceh but do not visit Monument Kilometer Zero. This monument is a symbol of the border of Indonesia. The location of the monument is located in Iboih Ujong Ba'u Village, Kec. Sukakarya, Sabang City, Pulau Weh, Aceh. The distance between the monument zero kilometer and Sabang City is about 29 km and takes approximately 55 minutes by motor vehicle
34. Tsunami Museum
In 2004 the tsunami hit Aceh and left grief for Acehnese who had survived at the time. To commemorate and honor the victims who died in the tsunami disaster, built a Tsunami Museum located at Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda in 2009. There is a long corridor plus the sound of the waves and the running of water along the hall that will remind you of the great disaster. Many tourists visit this museum and see what is left of the tsunami waves. There are many objects left over from the tsunami disaster on display. like a victim's bicycle. In addition to the remains of the disaster, there are also pictures of the dead and stories about the testimony of survivors, as well as electronic earthquake simulation tools.
35. Baiturrahman Great Mosque
The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612 and has become an icon of Aceh. Masjin Baiturrahman also became a religious tourism object in Aceh which visited because of its splendor and its beauty. The main building in this mosque is white with a large black dome surrounded by seven towers. The impression of this magnificent mosque is increasingly felt with the large pool and also the water fountain at the front of the mosque.
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