A. Nature Tour
The Kingdom of Linge is the origin or origin of Gayo people, historically, a group of people who migrated to the depths of the East of Sumatra Island were led by a King who was known as "Reje Linge" (Lingga). In the royal lineage of Linge, Sultan Iskandar Muda is a descendant of Reje Linge, who has a blood relation with King Sengeda and Bener Merie. Last Sengeda was crowned Reje Bukit, (reigned in Bukit / Bebesen). While Bener Merie is told to reincarnate into the form of White Elephant, which is a symbol of greatness at every opening ceremony of the Aceh Culture Week (PKA)
- Lake Lut Tawar
Lake Lut Tawar lies to the east of Takengon City, is the largest lake in Aceh province. Panoramic view of lake that is the icon of Central Aceh Tourism, presents a landscape and scenery that is very beautiful and exotic that is not found in other lakes. The lake has an area of about 5,472 Ha. The average length of 17 km with an average width of 3,219 Km, and the distance from the edge 35 m depth 8.9, the distance 100 m depth 19.27 and the distance from the edge of the 1620 m depth 51.13. In it there are endemic fish Lake Lut Tawar, fish Depik. Fish Depik "Rosbora Tawarensis" can only breed in this lake and various other fish species such as pomfret / gold, mujahir, kepras, catfish, indigo, bado and other species. Around the lake there are four caves that have been found; Cave Loyang Peteri Pukes or familiar with the Cake Leaf Husk, Loyang Koro Cave, Loyang Peteri Ijo Cave. Cave Loyang Perupi or Snake Cave. The caves have their own legend and karasteristik. In some locations Lut Tawar Lake, such as in Pedemun village there is a location for hiking, tracking and backdrop of scenic lake scenery. Along with the growing tourism in this coffee-producing country we can visit several resorts / attractions both managed by local government and private, including Pante Menye Tourism Objects, Mengaya Waterfall, Pante Mepar, Ujung Paking, Ujung Nunang, Ujung Sere, Pante Gamasih, Pante Ketibung and a number of other attractions.
- Pante Menye
Pante Menye (Manja Beach) is one of the Central Aceh Tourist Attraction, has the widest stretch of sand beach + 1.5 km, is located beside East Lake Lut Tawar, stretching from North Keselatan with the background of Bintang Subdistrict. A number of tourist events are held on this beach such as; Traditional boat rafting, traditional beach horse races, Gayo art and cultural performances and numerous other cultural events.
Towards the location of Pante Menye can be taken from the left side of the Lake with the distance + 29 km, with travel time 30 minutes from the city of Takengon, from the right side of the Lake along the 33 km with distance + 60 minutes by using the vehicle.
- Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant, by khalisuddin
Pantan Aubergine blend of Eko and Agro tourism, is one of the Featured Objects in Central Aceh District. From altitude + 1.825 m above sea level, peak Al - Kahfi, another name Object Pantan Terong with cool temperatures we can enjoy the harmonization of harmonization of panoramic view of Lake Lut Tawar which exotic nan permai with a smorgasbord of coffee plantations people in two districts, Central Aceh and Bener Meriah sheltered Mount Burni Telong, reflecting the perfection of the majesty and beauty of Maha Karya the Creator of Allah SWT.
At the top of Pantan Terong there is subuah pasenggrahan with the courtyard which is built similar to the deck of the ship, the visitors can release the view all over the world. In this location there are Mushola, Kanteen and toilets and parking area of ample vehicle. This tourist attraction is often used as a place for meetings both formal and informal. Object 5 km distance from Takengon City, can be reached by using the vehicle with travel time + 15 minutes.
- Waterfall Mengaya
Waterfall Mengaya one of the leading attractions in Central Aceh, located in the village of Mengaya distance + 24 Km from the City Takengon. Object This tour is often visited by tourists both local and Manca Negara. It is located right at the foot of Mount Burni Klieten. Besides enjoying the waterfall plunge the rocks from the height of 180 meters, the tourists can enjoy the fresh air and birds chirp coming from the forest around the Waterfall.
The facilities available at Mengaya Waterfall Object are: Mosque, Mck, Canteen and extensive parking location.
B. Historical and Legendary Tours
- Umah Pitu Space
Tourism Object Umah Pitu Space is a traditional house Gayo tribe has a distinctive architecture by sharing carvings and sculptures patterned kerawang Gayo loaded with meaning and symbols - customs Gayo tribe. This traditional house has seven rooms, each room is occupied by one Head of Family.
In Aceh Tengah district there are two units of Umah Pitu Ruang which is a reflika of the original form of Umah Pitu Ruang, one is located in Kampung Kemili Bebesen Subdistrict is 1.5 km from Takengon Town and the other is in Linge Village Linge Subdistrict is + 103 with distance 2 hour trip by vehicle
- Mendale Draw / Chart
This location is where some of the evidence of prehistoric life in the Gayo Highlands, especially the valley of Takengen town with Lut Tawar lake. Until the third research conducted by archaeologists from Archeology Hall Medan North Sumatra has found a number of scientific evidence of past life in this location such as tools of stone (lightning stones), pottery, mollusk shells, burning remains and human skeletons are all estimated to be used no less from 3500 years ago.
Until the beginning of 2011, research is still ongoing to gather other evidence. Central Aceh District Government plans to make this location as one of the mainstay Cultural Heritage in the Gayo highlands.
Towards this place is very easy because its position is very strategic that is at the gate of Lut Tawar lake ring road from north side precisely in Kampung Mendale Kebayakan District with distance about 2 km from downtown Takengen.
- Peteri Pukes Cave
Cave Loyang Peteri Pukes or Cave Loyang Sekam is the second largest cave after Loyang Kua Loyang Koro. The cave is located on the North Lake is approximately 3 km from the center of Takengon can be taken 10 minutes by using the vehicle. The Gayo Highlands community has its own impression of the Loyang Sekam Cave, another name for Loyang Pukes, according to the story in this cave's location a pair of brides transformed into stone statues for violating oaths and promises and contradicting Gayo customs.
Cave walls contain stalagmites and stalagmites formed from the sedimentation of water that seeps from the coral bebukitan around the cave. In addition to enjoying the Loyang Sekam Attraction, visitors can enjoy the scenery around the beautiful cave with the scenic Lake Laut Fresh background.
In the Object This tour is exposed to facilities such as kiosks selling souvenirs and food and beverages, shelters, and toilets and ample parking area.
- Loyang Datu Cave
Tourism Object Datu loyang Datu is located in Isaq Village Linge District is approximately 29 Km from Takengon City. The cave, which is located just on the edge of the river, is where the Merah Mege resides, being abandoned by his brother's brother while hunting, Red Mege is one of Reje Linge's sons. In addition to enjoying the location of Datu Cave Pan full of ancient and magical atmosphere we can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding scenery is still much in tumbuhi by pine trees. Upon returning from Loyang Datu Cave, tourists can buy tape and palm sugar as a typical fruit of Kampung Isaq.
- Atu Belah
Object Atu Belah is located on the East about 17 Km from Isaq and 23 Km from the town of Takengon. Atu Split or split stone, is one of the many tourist objects visited by tourists. The Gayo Highlands people still tell the story of Atu Belah which is full of messages and teachings of this Moral. According to the story, Because unable to endure suffering due to cruelty of the husband who cut her breasts for side dishes to eat. In order to remove the shame and release his suffering he willingly left his two small children and let his body swallowed Atu Belah.
- Koro Loyang Koro
Cave Loyang Koro is about 3 Km from Takengon City, Cave which is located just on the south side of Lake Lut Tawar has a specific contour, inside the cave which according to the story in antiquity can penetrate up to District Linge, there is stalagmite and stalagtite with a variety of charming shapes, in addition to stalagmite and stalactite in this cave we can see bats with large enough size lodged in the upper wall of the cave. In the vicinity of the Cave is quite shady visitors can enjoy various facilities such as, café, gazebo, boat tour, floating pool and some fishing locations are quite comfortable.
- Tue Kebayakan Mosque
The Tue Kebayakan mosque building is located about 1.5 km from the center of Takengen City built in 1920 by the people of Central Aceh with the Imam Masjid at that time Tgk. Imem Aman Baram. In the process of development is closely related to the history of the struggle for independence of the Republic of Indonesia against the Dutch colonialists. Greeting efforts to win the hearts of the Gayo people, the Netherlands donated 100 Golden for the construction fund of this mosque.
- Baluntara Custom House
Umah Reje Baluntara Toweren Lut Tawar
Baluntara is a king whose territory of power is in the south of Lake Lut Tawar, supposedly his territory to some parts of the Kingdom of Linge. Balontara traditional house located in the east of the village of Toweren about 7 km from the city of Takengon is still well maintained in every pole and its walls are carved carvings typical Kerawang Gayo is loaded with symbols - full of symbols with meaning. Traditional house built characterized typical Gayo Traditional House is often visited by tourists both local and foreign countries.
Besides enjoying the beauty of Baluntara traditional house, we can see the people of the village of Toweren who still run the customs and traditions of the Gayo tribe.
- Vihara
Although in Central Aceh District, the majority of people are Islamic, but the community can live side by side in harmony with other religious followers this is proved by the existence of Vihara located in Kampung Bale Lut Tawar District precisely only 1 km south of Takengon Town. The monastery built in 1964 is semi-permanent having a diameter of 25 x 40 m2. At first the temple that can accommodate 200 people of this congregation, is the home of the Tionghoa tribe. From the outside this Vihara looks mediocre. The aroma of the house of worship began to feel when entering the room. Inside the temple we can see the symbol of a sacred religious symbol. Although this simple form of the temple is often used as a place to perform prayers together in ranggka prayer with thanksgiving in order to welcome the Buddhist New Year which is attended by monks from all major cities in Indonsia.