The local legend says that it is the footprint of Mr. Tapa, a figure in the legend of South Aceh. The existence of treads located at the foot of Mount Lampu, Tapaktuan, this is the tourist attraction. To visit there is not easy. Visitors must pass through various sized rocks.
Do not be afraid to get lost. There, there was a clue of white lines painted on every stone. Staying in that direction, a giant 6x2.5 meter tread is ready to surprise the eye.
The legend story of Tuan Tapa became the origin of the name of the capital of South Aceh regency, Tapaktuan. The city is located about 440 kilometers from the provincial capital of Aceh. The legend of Tapak Tuan has become a folklore for generations and trusted by the people there. Unfortunately, the process of renovation that may be its purpose to preserve, it makes it unnatural again. Although now the tread is no longer natural, but the location is still captivate visitors.
"According to the story here once there is a trail of this footprint, so as not to be lost, so now it is made like this," said a guide
This site is related to the legend of the origin of Tapaktuan
Tapa tourist site manager, Chaidir Karim, recounts, once there lived a giant hermit who is very obedient to God. Syech Tuan Tapa, his name. One day, two dragons from China found a baby floating in the middle of the sea. They then rescue the baby and take care of him until he grows up.
A few years later, the two infant parents who became kings and queens in the kingdom of Asralanoka knew of their daughter's whereabouts. The king asks back his baby on both dragons. The request was rejected. Without thinking, the king took his daughter's run up into the ship.
"The two dragons are angry and chasing the king until there is a battle in the middle of the sea, which causes Mr. Tapa's disruption," Chaidir said.
Mr. Tapa then came out of the mountain where he was imprisoned and stepped onto a mountain. While standing on the top of the mountain, Tapa Tapa was about to throw his body into the battle arena. "The footprints as he stands is what stays here," he said.
Tapa manages to kill both dragons with a stick. At that time, Mr. Tapa's intention was to save the baby who had become a princess. Apparently, Tapa Tapa's good intentions made both dragons so angry that there was a battle.
Long story short, the fight was won by Mr. Tapa. The princess returned to the arms of the king and empress. But both did not return to the kingdom and chose to settle in Aceh..
