The 10 Unbelievable Tourist Places In Aceh to Visit

1. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman (The Grand Baiturrahman Mosque)
   Icon of Aceh province is Baiturrahman Mosque built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612. This white mosque has a black dome surrounded by seven towers. The grandeur of the mosque is increasingly felt because in front it there is a large pond and water fountain that make our eyes pampered by its beauty, it reminds us to Taj Mahal in India. In 2004 when the earthquake 7.8 Ritcher and tsunami struck Aceh, all buildings and Banda Aceh City were destroyed except this mosque. This mosque became a religious tourism place in Aceh which is visited for its beauty. Huffington Post incorporates the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque into the list of 100 most beautiful mosques in the world, even Yahoo! called this mosque as one of the 10 most beautiful mosques in the world. This is of course increasingly making people proud of Aceh and Indonesia. http://aceh.tribunnews.com/2017/05/13/hari-ini-wapres-resmikan-payung-masjid-raya

2. Museum Tsunami (Tsunami Museum)
   The earthquake and tsunami that hit Aceh in 2004 left grief for Acehnese survivors. To commemorate and honour the victim's death, a tsunami museum was built at Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda in 2009. Inside the museum, there is a long corridor with the sound of waves and running water that will remind you of the great disaster. This place is visited by many tourists who want to see what is left of the tsunami waves. Many of the remains of the disaster were displayed like Victims bicycle and many others. In addition to the remnants of the tsunami, there are photos of the dead and testimonies of survivors as well as electronic earthquake simulation tools. The museum was built as an educational centre and a refuge if the tsunami came back. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 except for Friday.https://www.brilio.net/news/fakta-fakta-museum-tsunami-aceh-yang-tak-banyak-orang-tahu-dahsyat-151226d.html

3. Pulau Rubiah (Rubiah Island)
   This island is part of Sabang City, precisely in the northwest of Weh Island. This 26-hectare island offers the beauty of underwater paradise and marvellous marine tourism. In fact, the island is nicknamed as a marine park paradise. This is because the island is like an aquarium that contains a variety of decorations in it. This island is perfect for tourists who have a hobby of snorkelling, diving or wandering by glass bottom boat because there are various types of very colourful coral reefs and various forms. Surely the corals that form a very interesting cluster will very spoil the eyes of lovers of marine tourism. Not only coral reefs that decorate this marine park, various types of tropical fish such as giant clams, angelfish, school of parrot fish, lion fish and many others.
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4. Air Terjun Suhom (Suhom Waterfall)
   This waterfall is located in Suhom Village, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar. You have to go up and down the streets, with views of the mountains, Paro and Kulu when about to come here. On the way, do not be surprised to see many monkeys roaming the streets. These monkeys usually ask for fruits or other snacks on passing road users. This 50-meter waterfall is divided into three levels, but you are not allowed to go up to level two and three for safety reasons. Nevertheless, this place still provides incredible views. You can swim in the lake as deep as two meters below the waterfall or accompany the children playing water in the children's pool. Do not want to play water? Please relax in the gazebo that has been provided while enjoying a lot of food sold around the location of the waterfall.https://www.tempat.co.id/wisata/Air-Terjun-Suhom?6644

5. Blang Kulam Waterfall
   This natural tourist place is a pity to miss. Blang Kulam Waterfall is located in Sidomulyo Village, North Aceh and can be reached within 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe. Here, you can see twin waterfalls with a height of 75 meters surrounded by shady trees. If you want to feel a different experience, try to come here with your camping equipment. In Blang Kulam Waterfall, you can camp and enjoy the wild at a rate of 5,000 Rupiah per person. http://www.tribunnews.com/travel/2015/08/31/air-terjun-blang-kulam-aceh-utara-pesona-keindahannya-bikin-anda-lupa-diri

6. Pantai Lampuuk (Lampuuk beach)
   Aceh does not need to be jealous of Bali which has many beautiful beaches because in Aceh there are also many beaches with amazing scenery. One of the reliable beach resorts is Lampuuk Beach. This beach is also known as Kuta Beach in Aceh (Aceh Town Beach). Lampuuk beach has the coastline of 5 km from south to north with soft white sand and coral cliffs at the end of the beach. Many activities you can do on this beach like surfing, sunbathing, swimming and also playing banana boat. One more interesting activity you can do in this resort is to see the effort of turtle conservation. You can also release the tugger to the sea. An exclamation, huh? Holidays while preserving nature. If you are not satisfied to enjoy Lampuuk Beach in a day, you can stay at the cottages in the coastal area. In addition to longer enjoy the beauty of this beach, you can also satisfy the stomach with a variety of grilled fish.https://ketahui.com/pantai-lampuuk-menikmati-geliat-keindahan

7. Pantai Lhoknga ( Lhoknga Beach)
   Lhoknga beach is located not far from Lampuuk Beach. This tourist Place is about 20 km distance from Banda Aceh. Here, you can relax under the shady trees or play beach volleyball on its wide, sloping sand. If relaxing and sunbathing on the edge of the beach is still less fun for you, try surfing the ocean. Lhoknga Beach has waves with a height of 1.5 - 2 meters which is suitable for this sport. Day went in the afternoon, do not go home first. Do not miss the gorgeous sunset view on this beach. this place is getting crowded in the afternoon, many people who come to see the view of the sunset by sitting relaxing and enjoying roasted corn.

8. Pantai Ulee Lheu (Ulee Lheu Beach)
   This tourist place is only 3 km from the centre of Banda Aceh, precisely in District Meuraxa. The most popular activity on this beach is fishing. If you forget to bring a fishing pole, do not worry because there are those who sell it on the beach. Not fond of fishing? You can also rent a boat to sail in the sea or sit back on the edge of the beach and enjoying roasted corn. From the beach, you can see the rows of mountains across which add to the beauty of Ulee Lheue Beach

9. Kuala Merisi (Merisi estuary)
   Kuala Merisi is a great place to enjoy the beach with a tranquil atmosphere. Located in Ketapang Village, Krueng Sabee District, Banda Aceh. this place has a long coastline with small waves suitable for playing water on the edge. Please sit back on your mat and enjoy the waves and the breeze of the beach. Not infrequently this place used as a surfing location because the waves are suitable for this water sport.http://abulyatama.ac.id/?p=5937

10 Danau Laut Tawar ( Lake Laut Tawar)
The other location of tourist place in Aceh is Lake Laut Tawar. The location of this lake is precisely located in the Gayo Highlands of Central Aceh district. In the west of the lake is Takengon, Takengon is the capital of Central Aceh. The area of this lake is 5,472 hectares and its length reaches up to 3,219 km. This lake holds a lot of beauty, a story of origin, and mystery, very worthy to be visited. The combination of terrain, hills and waters around Lake Laut Tawar presents beautiful natural beauty. To enjoy the beauty of Lake Laut Tawar we do not have to pay the ticket. We can freely choose on the edge where to relax for free. Do not forget to enjoy the culinary tour on the edge of the lake. Drinking Gayo coffee or eating Depik fish that tastes savoury.http://yopiefranz.com/2017/06/danau-laut-tawar-tempat-wisata-di-aceh-tengah/