Travel Journey : Aceh and Sabang

Aceh and Sabang

The religious community, it is situated coastal area, the landscape is so charming, and the long historical journey that has been passed, to make Aceh a region that has keunaikan Parties and its own peculiarities.

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Banyak tempat wisata dan situs sejarah yang ingin saya kunjungi hari ini, tetapi saya juga tidak ingin berharap banyak karena kita tiba pukul 4 sore. Sepanjang perjalanan saya masih banyak melihat puing – puing bangunan Setelah Aceh dilanda Musibah Tsunami, yang telah memakan banyak korban jiwa dan memporak porandakan bangunan yang ada. Pada umumnya masyarakat aceh bermata pencaharian Nelayan dan petani, banyak rumah yang dibangun dipesisir pantai dan sekarang hampir rata dengan tanah. Akomodasi dan penginapan di Aceh banyak hotel kelas melati yang banyak terdapat dipusat kota, tarif kamarpun bervariasi dari Rp 100.000 sampai dengan Rp 200.000. namun kondisi hotel banyak yang kurang terurus dan berantakan, ini disebabkan oleh musibah Tsunami yang banyak menghancurkan hotel dan rumah, pada umumnya banyak Turis dan pendatang yang menginap lebih dari 1 hari mencari rumah penduduk untuk disewa. Tarifnya pun sangat murah, antara Rp 35.000 sampai dengan Rp 50.000,-

Pride of Acehnese architecture is one of Baiturahman Grand Mosque, the mosque is located in the center of Banda Aceh, which is adjacent to the Pasar Aceh, the mosque that stood firm and maintained it was still usable until now. so it is a mosque and an icon of pride the people of Aceh, this mosque survived the tsunami disaster had flooded even as high as 3 meters at the time, but this mosque has a lot to save the people of Aceh on tsunami disaster. Grand Mosque has a long historical journey, first in 1873 the mosque was ever burned at the Dutch attacked the territory. But the anger of the people of Aceh to make dutch rebuild the mosque in 1875. This mosque has 5 domes, cupolas and towering main mosque in the interiors decorated with carvings of many unique and interesting. No one mosque is an icon that people in Aceh, because of the beauty of architecture and sturdy construction of this mosque. In front of the mosque is a small pond of lotus, a distance of 20 meters to the main gate of the mosque, although the weather is not favorable. I keep taking photos of this mosque, and at good weather. I will return to capture the most beautiful mosques in the city of Aceh.

Banda Aceh city also has the State Museum that is located not far from the Grand Mosque, the distance is only 3 km away and we take just minutes away. Inside the museum there are many writings of Acehnese culture, dance, crafts, ornaments, and custom engraving. Inside the complex there is a building of this museum is very striking, and seen clearly seen from public roads. Namely Rumoh Aceh, Aceh's traditional house in the form of narrow fronted houses on stilts, and decorated by exquisite wood carvings and motifs unique Aceh. Traditional house looked very well maintained, and the museum was also well maintained. Many antiquities collection items owned by this museum, including the Bells CakraDonya, this bell was a gift from Admiral Ceng Ho in 1414. This proves, in Aceh since the former is a city and a very busy port visited by traders who come from various countries corner. I was reminded by Name Naggroe Aceh Darussalam Aceh language means the State of Aceh peace and prosperity. The abundance of nature and the earth Aceh create Netherlands interested to trade with Aceh, over time increasingly gripped the Earth Netherlands aceh, monopolized and controlled the land that there is diAceh. It is said that Aceh is a very difficult area conquered the Netherlands when compared with other regions of this dinusantara.

Having satisfied the tour of the historical and cultural city of Aceh, we move on to other historical. Who escaped from the Tsunami that structure's history, this place is situated in the middle of town and the plateau region. Structure's history is a historical site in 1600, this building is a relic of Sultan Iskandar Muda. Formerly the Kingdom of Aceh and the kingdom wither or Malaysia as we know it today is very closely related. Structure's history surrounded by beautiful garden. Structure has shaped like a hill and fortress sturdy, at first I did not understand this building previously used and serves as a fine. Because of its strange and not like buildings such as general building, right next to this building there is a museum containing the structure's history. In 1608 the Sultan Iskandar Muda has a wife who he loved very, queen named Princess Phang very homesick for his hometown, surrounded by hills. While the court here there are not many hills, the Emperor eventually build an artificial mountain that resembles a hilly kampong pages. To be the consort to play above the hill and will not forget his homeland, was the Empress is very pleased and excited to present and always spend time when his twilight to enjoy the sunset over the hill structure's history.

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Does not feel it was getting late, after a tour of the city to enjoy cultural and historical city, we were very tired and hungry. We'd love to taste the traditional cuisine of Aceh, Dijakarta we often try Mie Aceh. Now it's time to taste the crab hmm Original plus our stomachs rumbling imagine the pleasure, hawker centers and specialties are in Pasar Aceh at the center of town, indeed in the daytime market is a bustling trading center. After the night was turned into the central market Food, one of the typical cuisine of Aceh is the spice of spices and a slightly spicy flavor dilidah. We tried Mie Aceh, Martabak, curry goat and Vegetable Pliu. All the dishes that we ordered was a very unique cuisine and famous in Aceh. We ordered it deliberately so that we can enjoy all, a sense of Mie Aceh was not so different than the one we've had dijakarta. But different is martabak, here Martabak omelet shaped like a mix of flour. Goat curry was very delicious, the aroma of spices, the taste is slightly spicy sauce and tasty goat meat is very pronounced. For the lovers of curry goat not to be missed, and the last food we tried was the vegetable pliu. Bersantan vegetable has a distinctive taste, aroma of spices typical of aceh and spicy sauce that makes us even more appetizing meal with other dishes. Indeed, one of our main goals is not only a tour of sightseeing the beautiful and nice place. But we are also a culinary tour, it feels incomplete if we did not try something that is typical of the regions we visit.

One of the beaches that we are headed today is ngaa Lhok beach, west beach is situated on the edge of Aceh. Long way to the beach about 40 minutes through the vehicle, a distance of 17km from the city of Aceh. The beach is quite famous and is a favorite tourist spots of Aceh society, unfortunately, when she reached us there. Many tourism facilities and infrastructure building this beach destroyed by the Tsunami disaster, the beach is not exhausted Lhok ngaa my utmost admiration for the beauty in every corner of the beach. This beach is so natural and still a virgin, sand bordering the ocean, green plants and shade trees as a backdrop of this beach is surrounded by high hills. This beach we can do activities such as fishing, sailing, diving and sunbathing on the sand, not far from this beach there is a Andalas cement factory. By the time I get there this plant is not operating and is being rebuilt, this factory was badly damaged by the Tsunami disaster that made this plant does not operate again. Position Lhook nga beach is located diteluk the left and right beside the shore of the lake there are many small lakes are utilized by local villagers to earn a living, the beauty of the lake around the shores of the lake add to the attraction of this beach, this area represents a complete tourism package mix. In addition to beaches and lakes, this region also contained Seulawah Golf International. Unfortunately the golf course with panoramic backdrop of hills and the sea is obsolete and not maintained. Perhaps because the first region prone to conflict between GAM and the government so that many tourists are reluctant to come to this stricken area. This tourism region devastated by the Tsunami disaster, not only lodging and restaurant were damaged. But many houses were destroyed by the Tsunami.
Area of this tragedy, many buildings are razed to the ground exhausted. But there is a pretty strange occurrence for me, during my many trips to see many buildings were destroyed. But the mosques and worship places are next to people's houses were not destroyed, remained firm will stand as if not affected by the Tsunami disaster. Likewise in Lampuuk Beach area, I see there is a mosque which still stands firmly beside the building when the right and left out were swept by the Tsunami. Could this be signs of God's greatness, but this time the construction of houses, infrastructure and facilities began to be rebuilt. Institute of foreign aid agencies help build housing and school buildings in this area. Once satisfied we traveled throughout the region tomorrow we plan to go to Pulau Weh, but we have to rest and return home this afternoon and prepare for the trip tomorrow.
When I was showing at 07.00 am, we were getting ready to the port of Ulee lhue due to reach weh island can be reached by using the Motor Ship. To get to the island we can through the two ports. If we want to use a car to get there we must go from the harbor ferry Malahayati contained, use the ferry fee of Rp 300,000 and take a trip for 4 hours more. Meanwhile, Ulee dipelabuhan lhuee we can use a fast motor boat Pulo Rondo, but the only passengers who can ride motor boats. 1 ticket per person amounted to USD 50,000 and a very quick time it took only 1 hour, we decided to use the KM Pulo Rondo because of the schedule departure of the ship is at 09.00 am. And we've rented a car at P Weh rates to USD 400,000 per day.

Along the way to the port of Ulee lhuee we see on the right side of the road there are many homes and buildings destroyed by the tsunami, the area is one of the worst affected areas due to its proximity to downtown and is 5km. Many development built by foreign aid agencies, but this area has not been quite crowded with people. They are still traumatized by the Tsunami disaster, after reaching the Ulee lhuee we pay for tickets for 4 people. Hours of departure at 09.00 am we still have half an hour, so we get around to see the beach Ulee Lhuee that was so beautiful. This beach at low tide appears to coral reefs in some parts, dikejauhan looks beautiful panoramic hill. Dikejauhan we see the 100-meter-high lighthouse tower look crushed and only remaining pillar of the lighthouse, there are views which I have never seen before. Besides the lighthouse left the mosque there is a building whose height is only half of the lighthouse is still sturdy and upright, while the houses around the mosque had been razed to the ground and lighthouses that have been destroyed. No wonder I kept stopping with views that I see. At that time we were allowed to enter the ship, because soon the ship will depart. I had a chat with the pack Dato Guard ship which happened to he survived the Tsunami, he told his neighbors that there are survivors and witnesses when the tsunami came. He saw the waves that swept inland from the sea as high as nearly two times the height of the lighthouse tower in this area, I can not imagine the disaster that occurred at that time.

The day was fairly sunny weather is not like yesterday, it was time we set foot in the P Weh. The island is known as zero point kilometers Indonesia. to mark the establishment of the monument by the Government of Indonesia as a sign of the start of the calculation of the distance and vast territory of Indonesia, from Sabang to Merauke. Our first objective is to Monument zero miles, we really want there to gain a foothold in Indonesia kilometer zero. Long way to the monument for a half hour, the road which goes up at Sabang smooth and large, that add to comfort of our trip. Along the way we were treated to panoramic views and beautiful hills, winding roads that we see the hills and blue sea dotted by islands. Once we are at the foot of the hill monument is guarded by zero kilometer checkpoint. To get to the top of the hill there is only one path that enough for 1 car, did we play the hill after we come out with a different path. So there is no car in the opposite direction with us, after we pay for tickets USD 2000 per person and over the hill we continue the journey. The streets are very narrow with the right and left road is a thicket, the rate of vehicle can not drive fast. Because we are very careful through this narrow road, fortunately there are no trees that fell during our trip. Amid our way blocked by a bunch of monkeys, apes monkeys apparently are already accustomed to human presence. Many tourists who go to this place, and they ask for food along the way, unfortunately we did not bring snacks.

Finally we reached the monument zero miles, over the hill I could see the vast expanse of ocean and island of Sabang in the distance. We had time to catch the moment at the monument this kilometer zero, then we headed down the hill and the prettiest beaches on the island of Sabang this. That is shore Iboih and Gapang, when she reached there, dazzling white sand. This beach has soft sand, the waters filled with colorful coral reefs and beautiful fish fish milling. Many tourists from abroad who visit this beach, they generally come here specifically for diving and surfing. We wanted to get around the beach to enjoy the natural beauty of the island of Sabang, many boats are rented specifically to get around the middle lauit and we can see the beauty beneath the sea. We rented a boat that has a glass center that works to find out your beauty clearly underwater. For an hour we were hired at a cost of Rp 80,000, all the way to ketengah lauh we saw many fish and coral reefs. Almost all of the basic sea filled with colorful coral reefs, along with a variety of fish and sea animals which are also rich in color. Very clean and clear, that dangkat diarea clearly visible tinge of green seaweed looks dikemilau blue ocean. P Sabang is the main destination of foreign tourists, especially those coming to the island of Sabang to enjoy nature and underwater beauty. It is said that the beauty beneath the sea at this island is one of the most beautiful in the territory of Indonesia, and most sought-after by foreign tourists. Unfortunately today was not a lot of foreign tourists who visit the island of Sabang, because the length of martial law that makes them reluctant kepulau Sabang.
Iboih beach facilities are very complete, the existence of both luxury and modest hotel is there, the restaurant is clean and complete, the facility places of worship and many others. Create developing beach tourism, we have time to eat and rest for a moment this beach. We do not have much time this island of Sabang, because we do not plan to stay this island. KM Pulo rondo will return to Banda Aceh at 05.00, while time is showing at 02.00 long journey back to port takes approximately one hour, our next trip to the city of Sabang. Along the way we see many luxury car chases, we headed to the sale of used cars. And one of the uniqueness of the island of Sabang this is the number of luxury cars are sold very cheap here, as the region enacted tax free zone. So that luxury cars like BMW, Mercedes, and other european cars sold at half the existing market price dijakarta. But do it all once you take this car out of the island of Sabang, because it will be subject to luxury tax is 100% of the price of his own car.
Sabang Island even if hit by the tsunami disaster, but the buildings and areas affected are not many destroyed. The only area in Aceh that there was no serious damage here, is due around the island there are two troughs weh deep enough. So the tsunami waves retained in both troughs, casualties of the tsunami victims only 11 people and several hundred buildings were destroyed.

We finally reached dipelabuhan balohan, after buying a ticket for the same price as we bought it diaceh. I think we'd love to stay here longer to enjoy the natural kenindahan Aceh and Sabang, after a few days to enjoy it feels like to return someday. hopefully the security and peace on earth Aceh is getting better, For the beauty and panorama can be enjoyed by us together.