Tourism Aceh (Part2)

1. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman (Baiturrahman Great Mosque).

The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612 and has become an icon of Aceh. Baiturrahman Mosque is also a religious tourism object in Aceh which is 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 magnificent impression of this mosque is increasingly felt with the large pool and also the water fountain at the front of the mosque.

2. Air Terjun Blang Kolam (Blang Kolam Waterfall)

Blang Kolam Waterfall is located in Sidomulyo Village, North Aceh, can be reached within 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe. This one natural tourist place 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 Kolam Waterfall, you can also camp and enjoy the outdoors for only Rp 5.000 per person.

3. Air Terjun Suhom (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. But 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.

4. Pantai Lampuuk (Lampuuk Beach)

Lampuuk beach has soft white sand and coral cliffs at the tip of the beach, and the coastline along the 5 km from south to north. Lampuuk Beach is one of the tourist attractions that can be called Kuta Beach in Aceh. Many people come to enjoy the beauty of this one tourist spot. There are many activities you can do on this beach, such as surfing, swimming, playing banana boat, and sunbathing.

5. Pantai Lhoknga (Lhoknga Beach)

Location Lhoknga Beach not far from Lampuuk Beach, about 20 km from Banda Aceh. Lhoknga Beach has wide sand and sloping, suitable for sunbathing or beach volleyball. Here there are also shady trees for your place to relax. If you are not satisfied relax and sunbathing, you can try to surf in the sea. Because Lhoknga Beach has waves suitable for surfing with a height of 1.5 - 2 meters

6. 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 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.

TOURISM ACEH, SABANG ISLAND

Tourism Aceh , (part 1)


        Sabang Island :

       Sabang is a City consisting of a main island and several smaller islands off the northern tip of Sumatra. The islands form a city within Aceh Special Region, Indonesia. The administrative centre is located on Weh Island, 17 km north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of 153.0 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 30,653 people; the latest estimate is 32,271. Sabang is also known as the northernmost and westernmost city in Indonesia, located at 95.5 E, 6.0 N. The Japanese occupied the island and installed numerous bunkers, fortifications and gun emplacements. Their remnants can still be seen, though most have been re-purposed or removed.

Sabang is a city located on an island called Pulau Weh. The name of Pulau Weh itself means namely separate islands. The island is precisely located at the western tip of Indonesia and into the part of the Aceh province. The island is part of largest Sabang city's , has the potential and charm of diverse natural beauty.

Below is location tourism in Sabang island, Aceh :

1. Pantai Iboih 

In this place, you can enjoy the wonderful charm of the beach on a boat that has been provided for rent. In addition, the beach is also very fun to be a place of snorkeling and diving. There are many services that provide equipment snorkeling and diving.

   

2. Danau Aneuk Laot

Danau Aneuk Laot or often referred to as Freshwater Lake is located in the Village Aneuk laot. In the language of Aceh, Aneuk laot it means the children of the sea. This lake's name is given because of Sabang city surrounded by the sea, but the lake is always sufficient clean water for local communities

3. Pulau Rubiah

On this island there is a grave named Cut Nyak Rubiah, that's what makes this island named Rubiah Island. According to local residents, it is said that around the cemetery Cut Nyak Rubiah there are also many other tombs that are the tomb of his children. Even so, visitors need not be afraid of the existence of the tomb.

 The island presents a very beautiful underwater world. There are many beautiful coral reefs and stunning little ornamental fishes. Besides Iboih beach, Rubiah Beach is also suitable for Snorkeling and Diving.


4. Pantai Sumur Tiga (3)

Pantai Sumur Tiga is a beach that presents a stretch of white sand that amaze. This one beach can be said to have the longest coastline than any other beach in Sabang. In the afternoon, the waves on this beach is quite big. So that moment can be used for the visitors of snorkeling lovers.

Pantai Sumur Tiga itself faces eastward. That's why the sunrise is served on this beach is very beautiful accompanied by white sand and sea that is blue turquoise

5. Benteng Jepang Anoi Itam

This fort is a favorite tourist spot for tourists while visiting Sabang. The fort that has the Japanese name Anoi Itam is located in the eastern part of Sabang, precisely side by side with Anoi Itam beach.

In the past, this fort was a weapons storage for the Japanese troops. In this place, we will see the view of the hill with stairs on the tree lush.


Although this Japanese fort has a dark history in the past, but there is something to be an advantage in this place, namely beautiful scenery and stunning when viewed from the top of the hill.


6. Air Terjun Pria Laot

When visiting Weh Island we will think to visit beaches or island attractions. In fact, there is a hidden tourist attraction that is very captivating and not much known by tourists, namely Laot Men Waterfall. This waterfall attraction is located in the upstream of Mount Sarung Keris, precisely in the southern part of Weh Island.

7. Pantai Anoi Itam

In the aceh language Anoi means sand, whereas Itam means black. Can be concluded, so Anoi Itam Beach is a beach that has a stretch of black sand. This is a uniqueness that is not owned by the beaches in general. The black sand is most likely derived from the volcano on the island of Weh is still active.

8. Pemandian Air Panas Keneukai

Soaking in Keuneukai Hot water baths can be your preferred tourist attraction. This hot water bath is one of the tourist destination that is very attractive to tourists during a visit to Sabang. Visitors can later soak and feel the relaxation of the body in this hot water bath Keuneukai.

Tourist attractions in Sabang is very much. In addition to beaches, islands, waterfalls, and other tourist attractions, the city also has a volcano located in the middle of Pulau Weh. That's why hot springs in the Keuneukai hot spring come from.

9. Pantai Ujung Kareung

Sabang does have many beaches that attract many tourists because of the beautiful blue water of the sea. However, this one beach is not much known by tourists, namely Ujung Kareung Beach. In fact, this beach is also no less beautiful than the beaches in the city of Sabang.