For those who are bored with beach tourism in Aceh, Brayeun Valley can be an alternative tour. The green and airy areas are perfect for those of you who are looking for tranquility and freshness while on vacation. The journey to the Brayeun Valley in Leupung District, Aceh Besar is approximately 1 hour from Banda Aceh City. The trip from Banda Aceh was not boring, along the way to Leupung, our eyes were seized with interesting scenery along the Banda Aceh-Meulaboh Road. After the Lhoknga Bridge, the view was unequaled. The sea on the right, and the row of hills on the left. The road to Leupung is now very convenient. The streets are well paved. Brayeun is a village in Leupung District. As is commonly a village flanked by mountains and seas, so does this village. The area includes mountains to the beach.
Not far from the Banda Aceh-Meulaboh intersection, approximately 2 km, the village has a valley with a puddle of water coming from the mountains. This puddle was then created by a dam by the government. This dam is intended for irrigation needs to irrigate the fields belonging to the people of Brayeun and surrounding villages. Brayeun Reservoir is now one of the natural attractions in Aceh. Mileage of 2 kilometers from a major crossroads to the location of the dam does not make bored. Although the road is narrow, but already coated asphalt. Along the way, we can also see the irrigation flow coming from the reservoir. The water is clean and clear. Ticket costs Rp 3,000 for adults, while children are free. Distance post to the reservoir approximately 300 meters, and through the bend of the hill and narrow asphalt road.
Lingering in the water is a must if you want to enjoy the natural scenery of the natural exotic of Aceh. The reservoir that is directly surrounded by a lush hill feels very comfortable. As if the problem, work stress and city bustle disappear in an instant. Very peaceful. If you want to relax with a rubber boat, the reservoir manager rent a boat at a rate of Rp 20,000 per hour. Not only that, you can also rent a float worth Rp 5,000 without duration, meaning the buoy can be used until bored. But of course can not be brought home. Lingering in the water definitely makes you hungry and thirsty. For that, there are already food traders who already provide the dish. Uniquely, in every stall provides one special food, namely fried foods. Yes, typical food for people who are cold water reservoirs. You can choose fried in the form of fried bananas and hot fried tempe for Rp 1,000 per piece.
Although this reservoir is a tourist attraction that is free to visit every person, but site managers have strict rules about the location closure schedule. At 17.00 pm, the location must be empty. Every Sunday, this location is visited by many tourists, both from Banda Aceh, and Aceh Besar. This location became one of the alternative freshwater tourism in Aceh.
If you want to enjoy this location without being disturbed by the large number of visitors, come on a day other than Sunday. For example on a national holiday other than Sunday, come in the morning. Because even though it is not a Sunday, even national holidays are crowded, although not as busy as Sunday. Or, if you are taking office leave, come there. You will feel the reservoir is self-owned.