Aceh is located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Aceh is considered as the place for the spread of Islam in Indonesia and plays an important role in the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia. Therefore, Aceh was dubbed the city of the Veranda of Mecca.
Although famous for sharia compared to other cities, Aceh has a variety of fascinating attractions. Here are 7 tourism options that can be a holiday idea in Aceh.
1.* Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
It feels incomplete if you go to Aceh but don't visit the Raya Baiturrahman mosque. This mosque is a popular Aceh landmark, especially after the tsunami. The mosque still stands firm despite being hit by a devastating tsunami storm. Even though all other buildings were in ruins.
Mosque architectural design will amaze you. There are many Al-Quran letters, spacious mosque courtyards, and pools of the Ottoman Empire. Some of these factors make the Raya Baiturrahman mosque crowned as one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia.
2.* Pantan Terong Hill
You can watch the panorama of the beauty of Aceh from a height. Pantan Terong Hill is at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level. Many beautiful things that you can enjoy. Among them are the capital city of Takengon, Lake Laut Tawar, the field of Loaded Horse Racing, and others.
Pantan Terong Hill is located in Bebesan sub-district, 7.5 kilometers from Takengon city. Access to Pantan Terong is easy even though you have to go through steep road conditions. You only need to prepare Rp. 5,000 to enter the Pantan Terong area . Don't forget to bring a jacket, huh!
3.* Lake Laut Tawar
Not only to be seen from Pantan Terong, you can also visit Lake Laut Tawar directly. The area is approximately 5,472 hectares with a length of 17 kilometers and a width of 3,219 kilometers. Laut Tawar Lake is a tourist area located in the Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh District. On the west side of the lake, there is a district town, Takengon.
A 7-hour long journey from Banda Aceh will not make you disappointed. The combination of beauty of the plains, hills and waters will be your reason to be happy there. You also have to enjoy the typical culinary such as Gayo coffee and fish depik.
4.* Aceh Tsunami Museum
Aceh Tsunami Museum was built as a symbolic monument to the tsunami disaster that occurred in 2014. This museum stores all memories associated with Aceh before and after the tsunami. The museum's interior design is so neat with curved walls covered with geomterical reliefs.
The museum is open other than Friday. You can enjoy it for free or free. You can feel the atmosphere of panic during a tsunami. There is a narrow and dark alley with enchanting sounds. Aside from being a place of education, this museum will be a means of protection from disasters, if later a similar disaster occurs.
5.* Blang Kolam Waterfall
Feel the beauty of a natural waterfall in the middle of a forest in Sido Mulyo Village. You have to travel about 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe. A 75-meter high waterfall and surrounded by shady trees can definitely make you fresher.
Although still natural, access to travel in the forest is guaranteed to be safe by tour operators. You have to be extra careful because you have to go through 660 stairs filled with moss. You can also swim in the Waterfall Waterfall.
6.* Kuala Merisi Beach
Natural tourism problems, of course, Aceh has many beautiful beaches like Kuala Merisi. Kuala Merisi Beach is located in Ketapang, Krueng Sabee District in Aceh Jaya Regency. This beach is famous for its small waves and white sand.
You must travel for 3 hours beforehand to get to Kuala Merisi Beach. The length of time the trip makes this beach tends to be quiet especially during weekdays. You can freely play and snorkel here.
7.* Ie Suum Hot Spring
The Ie Suum hot spring is located in the village of Ie Suum, Kecamatan Mesjid Raya, Aceh Besar District. There are two large pools, one for men and one for women. Each bathhouse has a small shallow pool specifically for children.
Arriving at the bathing place you can enjoy the natural beauty of the hills which are very beautiful. Bathing facilities are also quite complete, such as prayer rooms, food stalls, playing games, and others.