Aceh was previously known by the name of the Special Region of Aceh (1959-2001) and Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (2001-2009) is the westernmost province in Indonesia. Aceh has the autonomy to set its own, unlike most other provinces in Indonesia, for historical reasons. The area is bordered by the Bay of Bengal in the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Strait of Malacca in the east, and North Sumatra in southeast and south.
The capital of Aceh is Banda Aceh. Its port is Malahayati-Krueng Raya, Ulee Lheue, Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa. Aceh was the region worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004. Some places on the coast destroyed. The hardest is Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya, West Aceh, and Simeulue Singkil.
Aceh has a wealth of natural resources such as oil and natural gas. Natural resources were located in North Aceh and East Aceh. Aceh is also famous for its forest resources, which is located along the Bukit Barisan range, from Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara, Seulawah, Aceh Besar, Ulu Masen up in Aceh Jaya. A national park, namely Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) is also located in Southeast Aceh.
TOURISM REGIONS
Masjid Raya Baiturrahman
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a mosque located in downtown Banda Aceh. This mosque was once a mosque of the Sultanate of Aceh.
When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, then in 1875 the Dutch rebuilt a mosque in his stead.
This single domed mosque and can be completed on December 27, 1883. This mosque was subsequently extended to 3 dome in 1935. Recently expanded again into 5 dome (1959-1968).
This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia who has a sweet shape, carving an attractive, large yard and feels very cool if it was in the room mosque.
When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, then in 1875 the Dutch rebuilt a mosque in his stead.
This single domed mosque and can be completed on December 27, 1883. This mosque was subsequently extended to 3 dome in 1935. Recently expanded again into 5 dome (1959-1968).
This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia who has a sweet shape, carving an attractive, large yard and feels very cool if it was in the room mosque.
Danau Laut Tawar
Laut Tawar Lake is a lake and tourist area which is located in the Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh District, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Gayo tribe called the Lake of Lut Tawar. The extent of approximately 5472 hectares with a length of 17 km and width of 3.219 km. The volume of water is approximately 2,537,483,884 m³ (2.5 trillion liters).
Danau Aneuk Laot
Lake Aneuk Laot ("Son of the Sea Lake" in Acehnese) is a lake located in the middle of the town of Sabang, Pulau Weh. This lake is a source of water for the people of Pulau Weh.
Taman Putroe Phang
This park was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607-1636). Putroe phang is the consort of Sultan Iskandar Muda from Royal Pahang. This park was established by Sultan Iskandar young in the 17th century at the request putroe Pahang. This park was built because very Loving daughter of the Sultan of Pahang, and that the empress is not lonely when on live sultan to run the government.
Inside the park there phang putroe pintoe khop a door that connects the palace with gardens putroe phang shaped dome, This Pintoe Khop is a place to rest Princess Phang, having tired of swimming, it's not far from Gunongan, there the lady's maid to wash the hair of the empress, There there is also a pool for the empress shampoo and shower flowers.
Pintoe Khop putroe phang - Built in the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda, Pintoe Khop a connecting door between the palace with chairah Garden / Park Putroe Phang. The gates to the garden of the family work juice, Emperor, Empress, Prince and Princess.
Construction of the park told the request of Putroe Phang, daughter of the king who brought to Aceh by the Sultan Iskandar Muda Pahang after empire conquered. Pintoe Khop tubah shaped this is a place to rest weary Princess Phang after swimming and it's not far from gunongan.
Inside the park there phang putroe pintoe khop a door that connects the palace with gardens putroe phang shaped dome, This Pintoe Khop is a place to rest Princess Phang, having tired of swimming, it's not far from Gunongan, there the lady's maid to wash the hair of the empress, There there is also a pool for the empress shampoo and shower flowers.
Pintoe Khop putroe phang - Built in the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda, Pintoe Khop a connecting door between the palace with chairah Garden / Park Putroe Phang. The gates to the garden of the family work juice, Emperor, Empress, Prince and Princess.
Construction of the park told the request of Putroe Phang, daughter of the king who brought to Aceh by the Sultan Iskandar Muda Pahang after empire conquered. Pintoe Khop tubah shaped this is a place to rest weary Princess Phang after swimming and it's not far from gunongan.
Aceh Tsunami Museum
The Aceh Tsunami Museum, located in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, is a museum designed as a symbolic reminder of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, as well as an educational center and an emergency disaster shelter in case the area is ever hit by a tsunami again
Iboih beach
Iboih is a coastal tourist area in Sabang, Indonesia. Together with Gapang, Iboih a favorite area for recreation and release fatigue. The waters around the island of Sabang is an open sea waters flanked by the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean. Around the coast there are also Iboih resorts and restaurants for the tourists who stay overnight.
Cut Nya Dien House
Cut Nyak Dien-shaped museum of traditional houses in Aceh (Aceh rumoh), is a replica of the heroine's house in Aceh, Cut Nyak Dien. At first, this house is home to a heroine Cut Nyak Dien. In Aceh War era, this house was burned by the Dutch army (1893) who later rebuilt in the early 1980s and converted into a museum. The foundation of this building are still original.
Location of the museum is located next to West Street-Lhoknga Banda Aceh, in the countryside with a green rice field, precisely in the Village Lampisang, Lhok Nga, Aceh Besar District, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia.
Kerkoff Peucut
Kerkoff Peucut is the grave of the Dutch soldiers who died in the Aceh War. This tomb complex is spread in many parts of Indonesia. One of them is located in the city of Banda Aceh, and is now an interesting tourist attraction, especially for foreign tourists (especially tourists from the Netherlands).
As we know that the Kingdom of Aceh and its people are very persistent fight against the Dutch in Aceh. Affairs with the people of Aceh to maintain the property and lives. Resistance is quite long resulting in many casualties on both sides.
Evidence of this history can be found in this Kerkhoff Dutch cemetery. Here was buried about 2000 Dutch soldiers, and soldiers including Javanese, Batak, Ambon and several other soldiers who are members of tribes in the Netherlands East Indies Army. the grave is still cared for properly. Until now the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is very touching and respectful citizens of Banda Aceh who treat with neat graves.
Kerkhoff grave Banda Aceh is the Dutch military cemetery located abroad Balanda the largest in the world. In Dutch history, the war in Aceh is the most bitter wars in excess of their bitter experience during the Napoleonic Wars.
Instead countless Acehnese who died in defending every inch of ground water is not known where his grave.
In this area, also there is the tomb of Sultan Iskandar Muda's son, namely Amat Diapers taken in adultery and sentenced to stoning.
As we know that the Kingdom of Aceh and its people are very persistent fight against the Dutch in Aceh. Affairs with the people of Aceh to maintain the property and lives. Resistance is quite long resulting in many casualties on both sides.
Evidence of this history can be found in this Kerkhoff Dutch cemetery. Here was buried about 2000 Dutch soldiers, and soldiers including Javanese, Batak, Ambon and several other soldiers who are members of tribes in the Netherlands East Indies Army. the grave is still cared for properly. Until now the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is very touching and respectful citizens of Banda Aceh who treat with neat graves.
Kerkhoff grave Banda Aceh is the Dutch military cemetery located abroad Balanda the largest in the world. In Dutch history, the war in Aceh is the most bitter wars in excess of their bitter experience during the Napoleonic Wars.
Instead countless Acehnese who died in defending every inch of ground water is not known where his grave.
In this area, also there is the tomb of Sultan Iskandar Muda's son, namely Amat Diapers taken in adultery and sentenced to stoning.
Aceh Hotels Information
Hermes Palace
Hermes Palace is the first international four star hotel in Banda Aceh. It is conveniently located in the centre of town, near the Goverernor's office and 10 minutes drive to the Grand Mosque of Baiturrahman. It is also only 20 minutes drive to Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport. Address: Jl.T .Panglima Nyak Makam, Banda Aceh
Sulthan Hotel - Banda Aceh
A business hotel in the heart of Banda Aceh, catering mainly to business travellers. The hotel has undergone reconstruction work and most rooms are now ready to receive guests.
Among the list of guests who have visited the hotel is Bill Clinton, who came to Aceh to witness the devastation of the tsunami. His picture with the proud owner takes pride of place in the hotel's lobby. Address: Jl. TP. Polem , Banda Aceh
Among the list of guests who have visited the hotel is Bill Clinton, who came to Aceh to witness the devastation of the tsunami. His picture with the proud owner takes pride of place in the hotel's lobby. Address: Jl. TP. Polem , Banda Aceh
Green Paradise - Banda Aceh
Famous among expatriate tsunami reconstruction staff, the guesthouse offers modern, comfortable lodgings amidst quiet surroundings.
The outer walls live up to its name and are painted bright green, yet the indoor walls are a calm beige. The big lounge / restaurant area in the centre of the guesthouse complex is built in tropical thatched alang-alang grass roof style and is next to a swimming pool. Guests can have their breakfast in this lounge / restaurant.
Some rooms are apartment-like, and come with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Most are studio bedrooms, cable TV, fridge, dressing table and writing desk. Located in the corner of Banda Aceh (20 minutes drive to city centre, 15 minutes to airport), the guesthouse offers good value and service. Address: Jl. Ajun Jeumpit, Banda Aceh
The outer walls live up to its name and are painted bright green, yet the indoor walls are a calm beige. The big lounge / restaurant area in the centre of the guesthouse complex is built in tropical thatched alang-alang grass roof style and is next to a swimming pool. Guests can have their breakfast in this lounge / restaurant.
Some rooms are apartment-like, and come with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Most are studio bedrooms, cable TV, fridge, dressing table and writing desk. Located in the corner of Banda Aceh (20 minutes drive to city centre, 15 minutes to airport), the guesthouse offers good value and service. Address: Jl. Ajun Jeumpit, Banda Aceh
Yellow House - Banda Aceh
Only a few steps away from the Green Paradise guest house, Yellow House offers simple lodgings. All rooms are air-conditioned with hot and cold shower. Located twenty minutes away from the centre of Banda Aceh, the guesthouse offers quiet surroundings. The staff are helpful and speak sufficient English.
Yellow House offers a few bigger rooms for long-staying guests. For guests who are tired of eating outside, the guest house has a clean common kitchen with gas stove, cooking utensils and a big fridge. On the other side of the swimming pool is a large breakfast room / common lounge. Address: Perum Komp Polisi No 95, Jalan Lr Teungku Chik, Desa Ajun Jeumpet, Banda Aceh
Yellow House offers a few bigger rooms for long-staying guests. For guests who are tired of eating outside, the guest house has a clean common kitchen with gas stove, cooking utensils and a big fridge. On the other side of the swimming pool is a large breakfast room / common lounge. Address: Perum Komp Polisi No 95, Jalan Lr Teungku Chik, Desa Ajun Jeumpet, Banda Aceh
Nagoya Inn
From an old colonial house, it's now tranformed to Nagoya Inn, a small comfortable guesthouse in a quite neighborhood in the heart of Sabang. Nagoya Inn is a newly renovated guesthouse with shared dining room, shared living room, and shared kitchen, that make guests feel like home.