Hello my esteemed steemit friend.! What do you imagine when you hear the name of Aceh? Aceh is a province of Indonesia. Aceh is located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra and is the most western province in Indonesia. The capital is Banda Aceh. It is close to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India and is separated by the Andaman Sea. Aceh is bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Malacca Straits in the east, and North Sumatra in the southeast and south. The province of Aceh has a lot of potential, from the potential of nature, tourism, culture, human resources to a very long history.
Aceh is also known as the Veranda of Mecca, there is a myriad of potential tourist attractions.
Below are some of the best attractions in Aceh that you should visit if you are visiting Aceh.
1. Pulau Weh
Travel Weh Island has many beautiful coral reefs and the amazing variety of marine animals, including sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays. One of the interesting places in Aceh is located in the westernmost region when viewed on the map of Indonesia. Weh Island is located at the entrance lane waterway, so you will see quite a lot of cruise ships and yachts passing in the latitude of the island of Weh. Of course, this becomes a pretty comfortable sight while down and enjoy the tour on the island of Weh Sabang Aceh.
2. Waterfall 7 Bidadari
7 Bidadari Waterfall is one of the tourist attractions in North Aceh is so beautiful. But the distance is quite far to get to this place, 10 to 12 Km from Pulo Meuria Village, Sub Geureudong Pase. You must have enough supplies, especially drinking water, because there are no homes, settlements or hawkers after you leave the last village in the inland sub-district. Located in the wilderness of the wilderness makes this place still awake keasriannya. Called 7 Bidadari because of the beauty of this waterfall is found in 7 levels that are very charming every visitor's eyes. If you are an adventure adventure then it is advisable to try a trip to this place. For the difficult terrain makes it a challenge to be able to enjoy the waterfall nymph from close range.
3. Blang kolam Waterfall
Blang Pond Waterfall is located in Sidomulyo Village, North Aceh, can be reached within 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe. This natural tourist spot is a pity, if you miss. Because here, you can see the twin waterfalls as high as 65 meters and surrounded by a number of shady trees. But of course to enjoy all this you have to work hard to achieve it. At least on the way to this place from the gate you have to descend as many as 1000 steps as a route to this waterfall and vice versa if you go home you also have to climb with the same number of stairs. But you do not need to worry because throughout your journey will be presented various kinds of natural panorama that makes the journey to be fun. In this place many people who play water around the waterfall, soaking in a pool of waterfalls, or just relaxing on the edge alone. At Blang Pond Waterfall, you can also camp and enjoy the outdoors for only Rp 4,000 per person.
4. WATER TANSARAN BIDIN
Bidin Tansaran Waterfall precisely in Wonosari Village, District Bandar, this waterfall is more difficult to achieve. The road to this waterfall can not be passed by the vehicle so the trip must be done on foot.
Takengon City. However, the distance should not be too far, about 350 meters. From the end of the village, even the sound of the roar of the waterfall was heard. It's just because the terrain is pretty steep and climbing, the journey was a little test the strength of the foot. But at least the journey back to the village will feel lighter because it decreases. After about half the journey, this new waterfall is visible behind the hollow of a mountain that forms a hidden valley with stunningly beautiful scenery. Waterfall as high as 70 meters more has a fairly heavy flow of water.
5. Takengon city
Takengon city which in aceh language "takengon" which means bend. To reach this city we have to go through many corners during the trip. Hill climb routes and mountain slopes make the road to this city is very test the adrenaline as well as pamper the eyes. The city is very famous as a city above the clouds. Being above 1300 above sea level allows us to see the whole city from here. In this city also we can enjoy various types of attractions, culinary, natural scenery, refreshing and cycling. Naturally, if the weekend takengon city becomes a tourist place that visited by visitors.
6. Princess cave pukes
One of the attractions that must be visited if a trip to takengon is a tour to Loyang Puteri Pukes. Shake is the name for cave / cave, while Pukes Pukes is a legend in the area of Takengon City. For geographical location, this cave is located in the foothills of Kebayakan Subdistrict, which is headed to Nosar Sub-district, Central Aceh District, where to get to this location takes about 2 km from Takengon.
7. Danau Laut Tawar (Lake Laut Tawar)
Danau Laut Tawar is a lake and an area located in Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh District. To the west of this lake is the city of Takengon which is the capital of Central Aceh district. The tribe that inhabits the area is Gayo tribe. Call this lake as Lake Lut Tawar. The lake has an area of about 5,572 hectares, a length of 17 km, and a width of 4,219 km. Called Laut Laut Tawar because the waters of this lake is very wide, and the water in this lake is also fresh water.
