Aceh has a myriad of beautiful and exotic beaches. One that is still hidden and unpopular is Jantang Bay in Aceh Besar.
Jantang Bay name is not so popular among traveler. the location of this beach in Jantang Village, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar or about one hour drive from Banda Aceh.
It's not hard to find it. If moving from the provincial capital of Aceh, the traveler can cross the western highway. after passing Mount Paro and Mount Kulu, the traveler arrived in District Lhoong. A signage is mounted in front of the entrance to the beach.
Walk about 100 meters from the highway, white sand and blue sea ready to spoil the eye. the entry fee was relatively cheap, ie Rp 3 thousand for motorcycles, Rp 5 thousand for private cars and Rp 30 thousand for group buses.
Visitors can do snorkeling activities.
There are two locations to visit. once stepped foot from the entrance, treveler greeted the beauty of Pasi Pante Blang Raya beach. The total reaches approximately 20 hectares. Rimbunnya pepehonan can be used for shelter. On this beach, commonly used for cooking activities of beulangong (goat curry) and camper.
to get to Jantang Bay which is located on the south side of Pasi Pante Blang Raya, there are two alternative pathways to choose from. First, pass a cliff or hill by walking about 5 minutes.
a traveler is advised to be careful when passing it by a slight slip, falling down. This route is most visited by visitors.
"To get there, visitors must pay Rp 5 thousand per person,".
the second alternative route is by way of swimming on the edge of the cliff from Pasi Pang Blang Raya. But this method is not recommended because it is classified as dangerous if the waves are high. However, there are some travelers who choose the path.
arriving at Jantang Bay located between two hills, visitors will be pampered with the beauty of the ocean and the surrounding natural scenery. The green of grass and the abundance of coconut trees grown there are an attraction. there, there is also a field of weeds that can be used as a place berselfie ria.
At Jantang Bay Beach which was opened about eight months ago, the traveler can enjoy the beauty of the underwater with snorkeling. Several types of fish are there. for bathing, of course have to bring their own equipment because until now the manager of the area has not provided a tool for snorkeling.
Traveler who visit there on average just want to capture the beauty from the top of the cliff. they went up there to photograph the sea with the backdrop of the mountains and the pine trees that grow in Pasi Pante Blang Raya. Do not forget to immortalize every moment contained in this hidden paradise.
the name of the Bay of Jantang was popularized by some students who visited there shortly after the beach was officially opened.
Various beauty photographed there and then uploaded to social media so gradually, began ogled by the community.
"Visitors crowded Saturday and Sunday afternoon starting at 15:00 pm,"
Jantang Bay keeps the charm that is able to captivate the visitors. However, there should not be activities such as camping or cooking. for activities with the entourage, the manager has prepared its own place at Pantai Pasi Pante Blang Raya.
Traveler who want to create activities on the beach, stay report the day before. for campers at night, for example, male and female visitors are installed in separate locations. Guys may spend the night on the beach while girls are brought back to a house that has been prepared.
"Security at home is guaranteed because it is maintained by the community. guys who camp in the sea there is also a guide from the local community.