Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam or better known as Aceh is a province on the tip of the island of Sumatra. The province has outstanding natural beauty, ranging from beaches to mountains. After suffering damage from the tsunami in 2004 in some of its territory including its tourism spots, Aceh again rose and rearranged its tourism sector well.
Planning a vacation to Aceh? Already knowing where to spend your time? In order not to be confused where to go, see first 10 tourist attractions in Aceh are worth a visit the following:
The mosque built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612 has become an icon of Aceh. The main building of the mosque is white with a large black dome surrounded by seven towers. The magnificent impression is increasingly felt with the presence of a large pool and a water fountain at the front of the mosque reminiscent of the Taj Mahal in India.
This mosque became a religious tourism place in Aceh which many visited for its beauty. The Huffington Post site includes the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in the list of 100 most beautiful mosques in the world, even Yahoo! called this mosque as one of the 10 most beautiful mosques in the world. This is of course increasingly making people proud of Aceh and Indonesia.
If you want to buy a souvenir, you can come to Pasar Aceh which is located behind the mosque. Once satisfied around, you can travel culinary because there are many food vendors in this market.
Blang Pond Waterfall
This natural tourist spot is a pity to miss. Blang Pond Waterfall is located in Sidomulyo Village, North Aceh and can be reached within 30 minutes from Lhokseumawe.
Here, you can see twin waterfalls with a height of 75 meters surrounded by shady trees. Around the waterfall, there are many people who play water, soak in a pool of waterfalls or just relax on the edge. If you want to experience a different experience, try to come with your camping equipment. In Blang Pond Waterfall, you can camp and enjoy the wild at a rate of 5,000 Rupiah per person.
This tourist attraction in Aceh not only offers its natural beauty, but also offers a cheap price. You just pay 2,500 Rupiah per person to get in and prove the beauty of Blang Pond Waterfall.
Suhom Waterfall
This waterfall is located in Suhom Village, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar. To be able to reach this tourist spot, you must pass the streets up and down with views of the mountains of Paro and Kulu. On the way, do not be surprised to see many monkeys roaming the streets. These monkeys usually ask for fruits or other snacks on passing road users.
The 50-meter waterfall is divided into three levels, but you are not allowed to go to level two and three for safety reasons due to high-voltage power plants.
Nevertheless, the tourist attractions in Aceh still provide incredible views. You can swim in the lake as deep as two meters below the waterfall or accompany the children playing water in the children's pool. Do not want to play water? Please relax in the gazebo that has been provided while enjoying a lot of food sold around the location of the waterfall.