Lake Aneuk Laot is a source of springs for the entire population of Pulau Weh. Aneuk Laot is an Acehnese language that means the Children of the Sea. Lake Aneuk Laot is located in the middle of Sabang city. The beautiful sunset you can see at dusk arrives, for those of you who love to capture your holiday experience, Lake Aneuk Laot has a beautiful panorama so it is perfect for expressing your photography hobby. With a cool atmosphere that will certainly make you feel at home linger there. At night time arrived, from the hill of Sabang City seen flickering dazzling lights.
Lake Aneuk Laot is visited by many tourists both from within the country and from abroad. In the past year the water level of Aneuk Laot Lake has decreased drastically with a total water loss of 489.2 cubic meters per hour, possibly caused by the earthquake that struck Aceh on 26 December 2004, which caused widening of fracture caused by the earthquake.
In Bahasa Indonesia, Aneuk Laot has a meaning of Anak Laut. This beautiful lake is located on Pulau Weh, Sabang, western tip of Indonesia.
The name Aneuk Laot is given to this lake because of its shape that resembles a small sea, not far from Sabang Bay, separated by hills. Up to now this freshwater lake is also one of the water sources for the community of Sabang.
In addition to offering natural beauty, Lake Aneuk Laot also keeps history. According to the records of the Sabang Museum, Admiral Cheng Ho once docked on Weh Island in the 15th century.
The museum curator, T.Mahliyuni, told Antara that Cheng Ho stopped in order to fill the water supply for their voyage to Africa. Citing the records of Ma Huan, one of the admiral's translators, Cheng Ho referred to Pulau Weh as "the land with a towering mountain" or "Mount Mao".
Once Zheng He's fleet troop dug a trench in the Lueng area of China, Weh Island to channel the lake's fresh water to Cheng Ho's fleet ships. However, the trench excavation process stopped because one of the workers accidentally cut a big snake to break up.
As a result, trench excavation was stopped because in the traditions and culture of Chinese society at that time, snakes were regarded as a respected creature.
Aneuk Laot Lake is located about five kilometers from downtown Sabang. The distance can be reached about 20 minutes by motor vehicle.
To reach Aneuk Laot, according to Disbudpar Aceh website, you can ride public transportation passing Aneuk laot Sub-district. The route, Jalan Untung Surapati to Jalan Cut Meutia. After that, choose the road to Jalan Diponegoro and Jalan Abdul Majid Ibrahim. Lake Aneuk Laot itself is located on Jalan Cut Nyak Dien.
However, to get to the edge of the lake, you have to ride the motor toward the monument I Love Sabang. Watch the direction toward the lake at the intersection.
The road to the shores of Lake Aneuk Laot weaved up and down. You will pass a Japanese defense bunker that blends in with the hill on the right side of the road shoulder. On the left side there is a cliff with a house of people in the background, here the blue waters of the lake begin to appear.
Arrive at the intersection, you live straight after the road, after passing the school wide page on the left side of the road, visible plaque Poetra Hijoe on the right way. This plang is a marker of the access of a dirt road that leads to the edge of the lake.
Not far from there is a restaurant and fishing pond and a tin roofed wooden house with an emergency dock.
If you are heading to the lake from Balohan Port, then be prepared to be spoiled by the green scenery of the hills on Pulau Weh. Until you cross a hill not far from Sabang Military Airport.
From the top of the hill you can see the city of Sabang in the middle of a winding hill stretch. If you look to the left, look at Lake Aneuk Laot.
The air in the 37.5 hectare lake is still quite cool. Most tourists come to swim or just sit by the lake. Even so, most tourists come traveling around the afternoon.
Usually they come in groups carrying supplies, waiting for the sun set on the western horizon. The scenery is worth the wait. Many also live until nightfall, mingle and enjoy the sparkling lights on the edge of the lake.
Unfortunately, there is no hotel for overnight around Aneuk Laot Lake. Tourists are advised to seek lodging in the city of Sabang
Enchantment The beauty of Aneuk Laot Lake
This lake has a beautiful panorama with crystal clear water that is greenish. This color will look very contrast when compared with the color that is owned by sea water in the bay that is blue. The water that looks so crystal clear with the cool air around makes this look so amazing that the many tourists are amazed. The abundance of trees that grow with the shade as the umbrella of the visitors from the sun, besides it also provides a cool air and free from air pollution. Not only the trees, there are also green hills that make the atmosphere feel so cool and fresh. Besides enjoying this scenery with a relaxing holiday, the visitors can also do other activities such as swimming or playing water in this lake. But for children need extra control, in order to avoid unwanted events. This pleasant atmosphere makes the visitors feel at home to stay in this location for a long time.
In addition, this location also visitors can see the beauty and volcanic smoke released from Mount Maurapi. Mount Meurapi is located approximately 19 kilometers from the city of Sabang. The beauty of this lake will look so memorable when seen during the afternoon where the sun began to sink to the west of this lake. Panoramic beauty of the lake blends with the color of the reddish yellow sky featuring color gradations are so fascinating and make terlena. Not inferior to the beauty in the afternoon, at night also the location of this lake will look beautiful with various types of decorative lights and lights flickering from the homes of the people.
The beauty of the night will look complete with a sprinkling of stars that adorn the sky. This lake also has quite a lot of interesting and beautiful spots that can be used as a location to take pictures selfie. The lake also has an elongated shape that makes it look quite unique and impressed like a river.
Legend of Aneuk Laot Lake
Apart from the beauty that is shown, it is said that this lake is originated from the desire of a beautiful princess so that the land on this island disa planted. Then he throws away all the jewelry he has as a proof of his seriousness to the Creator. After that, the rain fell along with the earthquake that hit the area and formed a lake which was then named Aneuk Laot. Lake area of nearly 30 hectares of this until now a source of water for the surrounding residents. Although up to now there is no clear written source on this legend, but the local people believe in the incident.
Not only that, some elders in this village claimed to often see the daughter who often bathed with guarded by a bird of fire and a rainbow appeared at dawn. There is also a mystical story that appears.
It is said that once there was a fisherman who was fishing in this lake. Then suddenly the fisherman jerked with the appearance of a giant fish gabu and then pulled the fisherman. It is said that the fisherman was taken to the bottom of the lake and in that instant he can adapt to breathe in the water. According to the story, the fisherman was taken to a golden palace at the bottom of the lake and disambur by court ladies and faced with a very beautiful queen. The queen offers her treasure and herself to be married. But the fisherman refused because he had married.
The next day the fisherman was escorted to the sea by a pair of strange creatures. Arriving the fisherman at home, he was startled by a crowd of people who packed his house. The people around him were surprised by the presence of the fisherman, because the fisherman had been missing for 40 days and reportedly had been killed.
Aneuk Laot which in Indonesian Anak Anak has an area of about 30 hectares. This name appears because this lake resembles a small sea separated from the loose ocean that surrounds Weh Island. Therefore, when viewed from a distance, the freshwater lake looks more greenish while the sea water in the bay looks blue. Lake Aneuk Laot has beautiful scenery with clear water that can make you feel peaceful.
Besides relaxing, you can enjoy the freshness of the lake water with swimming and water play. Clear water plus fresh air pollution free fresh nan make this place always crowded visitors. This pleasant atmosphere makes you feel at home to linger. Even not only domestic tourists who visit, many tourists from abroad who vacation there. In addition you can also see the volcanic smoke that was spewed by Mount Meurapi which is about 19 Km away from Sabang.
Take a moment to climb the hill near the power company, then you will see the whole Lake Aneuk Laot adjacent to the vast sea of sabang. Still on the hill, the lake is more beautiful impression if it is enjoyed in the afternoon while waiting for the sunset to the west of Lake Aneuk Laot that seem exotic and seductive eyes. By late evening, the lights above the lake were on. Night view gives a feel of its own.
The scenery will be more tempting again with dozens of twinkling lights of Sabang residents and a sprinkling of stars stars adorn the sky. Aneuk Laot Lake always has many interesting and beautiful sides to be captured in a photo. In this place there are no fishing rods and rarely found small stalls such as snacks and food stalls. Make sure you bring the needs you need to perfect your tour on this Aneuk Laot Lake.
The shape of the lake is elongated, making it quite unique and impressed like a river. Not only that, around the lake stands green hills that make the atmosphere around the lake was very cool and fresh even in the daytime. If you want to visit Aneuk Laot Lake, can take a private or public transportation that usually passes Aneuk Laot Village. You can pass the route from Jalan Untung Surapati to Jalan Cut Meutia. After that, choose the road to Jl Diponegoro and Jl Abdul Majid Ibrahim. Lake Aneuk Laot is located on Jl Cut Nyak Dien.
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23-APRIL-2018