If you ever go to Aceh Province especially Central Aceh surely you are familiar with Takengon Capital. The location of this city is in the highlands that have a height of about 1200 meters above sea level. So that makes this area has cool and cool air. This area also has many natural attractions that will certainly make you want to come back to this city, one of them is Menye Beach.
The name of Menye Beach itself means a spoiled beach or a place of humor, the name is taken from the Gayo language or the main tribe that resides in this high mountain region. And if you think this beach is the sea, then you guys are wrong, because this beach is not the sea like what you imagine, but is a lake that also has the waves like the sea.
The beach location is right across from Takengon City, on the east side of the lake. Make this city as the path of the path that surrounds Lake Lut Tawar. And for the location of tourist attractions Menye Beach itself is the District Star, Central Aceh District.
So if you want to visit this beach, you can travel from Takengon City with the distance about 19 kilometers from the north or 26 kilometers if you use the south path. The time needed from the city to the beach is approximately 60 minutes or an hour trip.
Along the way to the location of Menye Beach, you will be suguhi natural scenery that will slightly eliminate boredom on the way. In addition to the scenery, you will also find many interesting places that do not lose for the singgahi, one of which is the One-One area that serves many traditional dishes such as the Gayo Highlands such as grilled fish, Mie Aceh, Aceh coffee, Arabica Gayo and various other menus.
Charm of Menye Beach
Painting natural panorama with a circular mountain peak and cool breeze and wide arch beach at the end of the waves that do not stop wet foot, making Manye Beach as a tourist spot so charming. All the charms of this beach, often make us like lost memory, that we are actually in the lake located atop the mountains, not on the ocean shore.
The vast expanse of beaches with wind blowing from the mountains and the geographical conditions that lie in the peak of the mountains, managed to create a rush of waves that we rarely find in the lakes in general, and this wave has been a hallmark in the tourist attractions Menye Beach.
A wide viewing distance makes us realize how magnificent this place is. Flowers that grow wild around the beach and roses that sprinkle the smell of fragrance, as if presenting a romantic atmosphere on this beach. So it becomes not strange if the locals give the name of this beach is a beach that has a meaning bere beaches bermanja. Place where we can bermanja with spouse and with family.
Like the endless charms of this beach, because when the afternoon along with the changing color of the sky into a reddish, not long afterwards we can see how beautiful sunset that will add an exotic impression on Menye Beach.
The towering mountains and surrounds this place, as if it had become a guard fence to the natural attractions of Menye Beach. So we should also be as the most semuprna creatures in creating God, also participate in preserving nature around us.
Facilities of Menye Beach
The location of Menye Beach is strategic as well as the road access is good with complete directions on each side of the road, making it easier for anyone who wants to visit in this place either using private vehicles or public transportation.
The closer we are to the coastal area, many we meet stalls or restaurants for culinary travel. And if we take note, not a few inn also available for you who still want to linger in this area.
Arriving in the area of Menye Beach, we can go directly to a parking area large enough for the vehicle. There are also public toilets that are different for men and women. Not to forget also the place of worship that is provided for Muslims to carry out their obligations.
At the entrance, we are immediately greeted by a merchant who sells a variety of coffee and drinks, to warm the body from the cold air of this region. After passing the entrance, we can see some seats are provided for visitors to enjoy the atmosphere contained in Menye Beach.
Menye Beach Horse Racing
Not only in Matawai Village, Umalulu District, East Sumba Regency horse race is usually in degree. But in Menye Beach there is also a traditional horse race that has existed from the Dutch period, but after Indonesia's independence, this horse race is held twice in a year that is before the anniversary of Takengon City which falls in February and in August to celebrate Republic Independence Day Indonesia.
Menye Beach as a place in the title of traditional horse races, horses that have been trained, on the runway quickly by the jockey on the edge of the water even in the waves on the shore. The lake that resembles this ocean, managed to add a different sensation for the jockey and visitors feel the excitement of horse racing.
Enjoy Sunset
The sunset or what we usually call the sunset can also be seen in Menye Beach. The sky that slowly changes color along with the loss of sunlight will reveal the masterpiece of God Almighty's creation. Enjoy this phenomenon will be more complete if we are together with family or loved ones.
Photo Hunting
Taking pictures seems to have become a must-do activity for travelers in this modern era. Especially for you who do have a hobby photograpy. The scenery is so beautiful and the uniqueness of the waves in the Beach Menye, it will be a pity to not you keep.
Admission Price Menye Beach
Before entering the beach area, you will first be put on parking ticket of Rp 5,000 for one vehicle. Further admission at the beach itself for Rp 10,000 on holiday or weekand and free on weekdays.
Travel Tips on Menye Beach
- Bring some warm clothes, because the air in the beach area is quite cold.
- Bring some change of clothes or beach clothes, because these sights are related to water.
- Bring a camera, because the natural beauty in this area will be a pity to miss.
- Keep always clean around the beach, by not littering.
- Pray, to make your holiday the way you expect it to be.