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Some of the resorts frequented by tourists both foreign and domestic tourists as follows:



1. Raya Baiturrahman Mosque

Banda Aceh city center with magnificent stands of a great mosque called "Baiturrahman mosque, single-domed mosque was built on December 27, 1883. This mosque later expanded into a 3 dome in 1935. was later expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968), this mosque is one of the most beautiful mosque in Indonesia, which has a nice shape, carving an attractive, spacious yard and felt very cold in the room when the mosque.



2. Putroe Park Phang

Phang Putroe Park was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1608-1636) was a garden surrounding the Palace is located adjacent to the structure's history. Sultan Iskandar Muda Phang Putroe Park Building and Empress Princess Gunongan To Phang, according to history, Phang princess will always miss his hometown, Pahang - Malaysia, Sultan later learned that the Empress's ire because of Pahang palace is surrounded by hills where the empress could play.



3. Pinto - Khop

Khop Pinto is the connecting door between the Palace and Park. Khop Pinto close to "Gunongan and Phang Putro Park", where bathing and playground Princess Phang.



4. Kerkhoff (Dutch cemetery)

Kerkhoff is an area, where the burial Dutch soldiers who died during the war with the kingdom of Aceh Darussalam. Here was buried about 2200 soldiers, including General Kohler, the bullet penetrated the mujahideen killed in front of Aceh Raya Baiturrahman Mosque. The names of where they died was printed dipintu gate Kerkhoff.

5. Fortress Indrapatra

The fort is located near the beach Indrapatra Ujong Batee, The History of Pre built during the Islamic period in Aceh Lamuri Kingdom. Concrete is made of chalk, strong enough to defend itself from Portuguese attack in the past.



6. Iboih Sabang

Iboih and Gapang are two common places of tourist destination. Facilities to enjoy the beauty of this island is full of tourists who do not bring their own equipment. In fact, there was a high-speed internet cafe to access the Internet, unfortunately, this facility was hit by the tsunami damaged. According to the Internet used to be Junet as free to determine which types of species found in the sea while snorkeling or diving, trip to the Iboh + 1 hour by taxi or public transport minibus. In addition, there are also forest tours and alongside Iboih Rubiah Island Marine Park which has particularly rich in coral reefs.



6. Lake Laut Tawar

The lake is very beautiful and is located near the town of Takengon, capital of Central Aceh Regency. Although much smaller extent than Lake Toba in North Sumatra, but its beauty has the same appeal. Even here also store various legends preserved by word of mouth among the local community. Depik fish is one fish that does not exist in many other places in various corners. In fact probably the only fish species in the world and live in Lake Laut Tawar Habitat and appear only in certain seasons.



7. Lake Aneuk Laot

Lake Aneuk different Laot Luat Tawar lake, the lake is located in the middle of the town of Sabang, Lake Aneuk Sea is a beautiful panorama to be enjoyed at night but we are also a cool place to enjoy the city lights from the hill town of Sabang. The lake is visited by many tourists in the country and abroad.



8. Natural Marine Park Pulau Weh Sabang

At Marine Park Pulau Weh, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of which form an interesting group of rocks to be enjoyed, among other coral reef areas with a lupas, rock deer, rock crackers. Marine Nature Park Pulau Weh has the potential of nature tourism is quite diverse marine such as various types of reef fish colorful coral reefs and the formation of a very beautiful and interesting and there are also natural phenomena such as caves under the sea.

Nature tourism activities that can be performed in Marine Park Pulau Weh is tirta tourism activities such as surfing, boat, swimming, fishing, and diving to enjoy nature with the diversity of underwater coral reefs and fish the beautiful reefs.



Season best visit: March to August.

How to reach: Medan - Banda Aceh traveled by bus from 8 to 10 hours, proceed to the Port Malahayati 20-30 minutes, then use the ferry to Port of Sabang two hours. Sabang port - the location of 1-1.5 hours by public transport. Medan - Banda Aceh (plane) ± 45 minutes. Medan Belawan - Malayahati Port - Port of Sabang (ship).



9. Islands Marine Park BanyakTaman

Taman Wisata Alam (sea) Islands consist of 99 Lots of fruit large and small islands, including Pulau Balai, lord Island, Gulf Islands and the island Bengkaru Nibung. Is a representative type of barrier reef ecosystem, seagrass, mangrove, lowland rain forest.



Regions that have the potential diversity of coral reef ecosystems situated high on the Gulf waters and the island Nibung Bengkaru, and the waters east of the southern island of Pulau lord and my lord. The types of coral reefs constituent include mushroom, needle coral, brain coral, leaf coral, fire coral, blue coral, sea fan corals and soft corals such as root bahar, and sponges found in many parts of the valley of coral reefs.

Seaweed species generally consist of sp Thallasia, Halodule wringhtii, Hallophylla sp, Sargassum sp. The types of molluscs, among others lola (Trochus niloticus), snails goat heads (Cassis cornuta), conch horn (Charonia tritonis), white lola (Tectus pyramis), several types of clam (Tridacna sp), a rock fight (Turbo marmoratus), Conus sp., Nautilus, black tripang, tripang sand, tripang night and tripang milk. While marine mammals that can be found at certain seasons such as mermaids (Dugong dugong), a dolphin (Delphinus capensis) and the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)



10. Jantho Nature Reserve

12. Singkil Swamp Wildlife Reserve

This region included in the management of the Leuser Ecosystem, and being sought are connected by a corridor in the village of NACA and Jereuneh Ie. Singkil Swamp Wildlife Reserve is a swamp forest ecosystem and lowland tropical forests. Vegetation is dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae include meranti Lime and other swamp vegetation.



Fauna species including Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Tiger, Mawas, Snake Python, Monitor lizard, Hornbill, Bornean Peacock, Black Crow, Heron, Chicken Forest.

Other potentials of this area is peat enough content in there that reach 6 feet.



How to reach to the location can be done in two ways, namely:

Through Medan North Sumatra - Sidikalang Singkil and locations can be reached by road within approximately 6 hours through Banda Aceh - Tread Master - City of Dawn and the location taken by using the land route approximately 10 hours.



13. Taman Buru Linge Isac

This area is located in the district and subdistrict Takengon Linge, Central Aceh district of Aceh. Is geographically located between 51 ° 4 '- 06 ° 4' N and 25 ° 69 '51 ° -97' E



Field conditions

- Altitude: 450 to 2830 m.dpl

- Topography: Wavy, hilly and mountainous.

- Climate: Type B

- Soil: yellow red Podsolik, reuzina, red podsolik, laterik

14. Taman Hutan Raya Pocut Red Diamond

This area is located in Seulimum district, Aceh Besar District II and Tiji Padang district, Pidie District with an area of 6220 ha area. Is geographically located between 05 º 25'15 "N and 95 º 45'25" BT.

1. Malino

Malino is a resting place and agrotourism in South Sulawesi that has the look of green tea plantations and pine forests. In this cold city grows a wide range of tropical flowers and fruits. In addition to the east of the city there Takapala waterfalls that can be achieved by riding horses.

2. Tomb of Sultan Hasanuddin

Tomb of Sultan Hasanuddin was in the tomb complex of the kings of Gowa, including a stone from "tomanurung" which is used as a place of inauguration of the king of Gowa, and an ancient mosque. Inside the tomb complex of 6 people found the tomb of the king of Gowa and Tallo a king's tomb. Sultan Hasanuddin was the king of Gowa who styled Malobasi sixteen Mattawang Guest Bontomangape Karaeng Tumenanga Ribulla Mohammad Bakir Pangkawi, born in 1629 and was appointed king of Gowa in 1652 at the age of 23 years. Position the lap Sultan Hasanuddin for 17 years until the year 1669. One year later at the age of 41 years, dated May 12, 1670, he died.



3. Bantimurung Waterfall

Bantimurung nature tourism is tourism which is popular with local tourists, especially on holidays. Its main attraction is the waterfall and the baths below. In addition visitors can also enjoy the cool atmosphere with various species of butterflies beautiful.

1. Fortress Rotterdam

In its present form, the castle is now located in Makassar city center was built by the Dutch Trading Company (VOC). Fort Named to commemorate the name of the Rotterdam with the winner's hometown Makassar War, Admiral Speelman; after overhauled the total in the year 1673, the castle was rebuilt by following the model of the European fortress-17th century. For nearly 300 years this castle was the center of Dutch rule in South Sulawesi. New in 1937 Fort Rotterdam submitted for civilian use as a center of culture and arts, among others, to house the Foundation Matthes, a famous library of the history, language and culture of Sulawesi. The fort is now administered by Rotteram Heritage Archeological Conservation Center Makassar, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. While Lagaligo Museum located in this fort is under the management of the Government of South Sulawesi province. This area became one of the cultural attractions of Makassar and attract many tourists visit the domestic and foreign.



2. Benteng Somba Opu

Location: 15 minutes from City Center

The fort is a heritage the kingdom of Gowa who later used by the Dutch in the colonial period. We have made the castle Somba Opu miniature culture of South Sulawesi is equipped with custom homes in each district representing the tribe Makassar, Bugis, Mandar, Toraja, and Kajang.



3. Mandala Monument

Location: Jl. Jend. Sudirman (Central City)

Mandala Monument is one of the typical buildings (landmarks) of Makassar. This monument was built to commemorate the Liberation of West Irian (now Papua) from Dutch occupation. On the ground floor of this monument there are reliefs depicting the life of the people of South Sulawesi.



4. Victims Monument Soul 40,000

Headquarters location: Jl. 40 Thousand Victim Soul, Kec. Tallo (10 minutes from downtown)

40,000 Victims Monument Soul is one of heritage attractions built to commemorate the massacre of the fighters and community leaders in South Sulawesi by the army command of Captain Wastering NICA.



5. Tomb of Prince Diponegoro

Headquarters location: Jl. Prince Diponegoro (10 minutes from downtown)

Diponegoro renowned as a national hero and a leader of popular resistance to colonialism on the island of Java, between the years 1825 to 1830. Diponegoro persistent resistance is a serious threat to the Dutch colonial government at the time, so that the prince was exiled to Manado and then moved to death in Makassar in 1855. Tomb of Prince Diponegoro was in Makassar and the road that is in front of the tomb until now called Jl. Prince Diponegoro.



6. Masjid Al-Markaz al-Islami

Headquarters location: Jl. Lompobattang (Center City)

Al-Markaz al-Islami is the auditorium and the largest mosque in eastern Indonesia that serves not only as a center of worship but also to facilitate educational, social and cultural activities.



7. Masjid Raya Makassar

Headquarters location: Jl. Lompobattang (Center City)

Masjid Raya Makassar is the second largest mosque after Al-Markaz Al-Islami. New complete renovation and opened back in 2004.



8. Ancient Mosque Arabic

Headquarters location: Jl. Lombok, Kec. Wajo

Ancient Arab mosque was built in 1907, and until now the old buildings still function as a place of worship of Muslims in the vicinity.



9. Tomb Complex Tallo Kings

Headquarters location: Jl. Sultan Abdullah, (15 minutes from downtown)

The tomb complex was built around the 18th century. The shape of this ancient tomb buildings like the temple construction. On the walls there are some expressions of unity in the art of Islamic calligraphy. Interred in this cemetery to the Seventh King of Tallo, I Malingkaang Daeng which is the King Manyonri Tallo I who embraced Islam with the nickname "Tiger Keboka ri Tallo '(White Tiger of Tallo), and is known as a propagator of Islam to the eastern region as Buton, Ternate and Palu. He also declared a Tuammalianga Karaeng Timoro ri (king who perished in the East).



10. Joseph's Tomb Syech

Headquarters location: Jl. Sheikh Yusuf, Kec. Tamalate.

Syech Joseph was born in Gowa, South Sulawesi, with the name Muhammad Yusuf. Full name as an adult is Tuanta 'Salama' ri Gowa Abul Sheikh Yusuf Al-Yaj Mahasin Al-Khalwati Al-Makassari Al-Banteni.

Province has place and various tourist attractions, both natural attractions and historical attractions, including the most frequently visited are as follows:

1. Lake Festival

Is the largest lake in West Sumatra with a 21 km long, located on the edge of the highway Padang Panjang - Solok. Around the lake there are several places to relax and unwind and is also a variety of facilities canoe, boat and hotel. There are also facilities for around the lake with beautiful scenery.

2. Lake Maninjau

The lake is quite beautiful and attractive, located approximately 36 km from Bukittinggi, can be reached by passing through the winding, known as the winding 44 (flexure Ampek-Ampek). In this lake is no facility for swimming, fishing, water bicycle exciting enough and there are also hotels and home stay is quite representative.

 3. On the lake and Under

Both lakes are known as Twin Lakes. Both lakes are located in the village of Simpang Market, Sub Lembayang Jaya, Kab. Solok, located approximately 47 km from Kota Solok and 56 km from the city of Padang. The uniqueness of the twin lakes is to get to Lake In the above, we have to go through a declining path while to get to Lake Below, we have to go through the ascending road. Planted around the lake with a sense of passion fruit is sweet, vegetables, and potatoes.



4. Clock Tower

Clock Tower is a building high-rise tower with a magnificent, distinctive Minangkabau roof, situated in the middle of town Bukittinggi. Clock Tower became landmark and symbol of Bukittinggi city, built on a hill called Mount Enclosure Buffalo at the time the Dutch Government in 1827 by Contraleur (City Secretary) Rook Maker. From the top of the tower we can enjoy and see how beautiful nature around the town of Bukittinggi is decorated Mount Merapi, Mount Singgalang, Mount Sago and Sianok Gorge. In addition, the Clock Tower is also useful as a guide for communities to know the time. It is unique in the Clock Tower is the number 4 is written IIII.



5. Fortress De Kock

The fort was built in the city pincak in Bukittinggi in 1825 at the time of the popular resistance led by the Tuanku Imam Bonjol and Nan Salapan Tigers against the Dutch. The fort was still around we can see the old cannons XIX century AD period. This large place with a garden has been decorated as a place to watch the height, Sianok canyon and surrounding hills are ancient cannons and building the fort. This is the best place in Bukittinggi watching Sunset.



6. Tri Arga House / Palace of Bung Hatta

The building is located in the city of Bukittinggi is the first emergency rule is central to the Republic of Indonesia in 1947. This is caused by the Dutch aggression who want to divide our nation. To commemorate the service of Bung Hatta, the building was renamed Tri Arga with Bung Hatta Palace.



7. Tunnel (Cave) Japan

The tunnel is 1400 meters in length over the winding is made by Japanese soldiers during the period of 1942, is located in the middle of the park in the canyon panorama below Sianok Bukittinggi city, with over 2 meters wide. In the cave there are various needs space for offices, hospitals, food and weapons. Entrance of the cave there are several places, like the canyon Sianok, in Panorama, in addition to Bung Hatta Palace and Bukittinggi Zoo. The local people called this is Lobang Japan.



8. Gorges Sianok

Sianok canyon located in the central city of Bukittinggi, South lengthwise of Nagari Koto Gadang continues to the North, Nagari Sianok Six Interest and ended at palupuh length 15 km, the depth of 100 meters and 200 meters wide. Gorges Sianok or Quiet Valley is a beautiful valley, green and lush, in lane flows a tributary of the winding through the crevices of cliffs, colorful backgrounds and Singgalang Mount Merapi is the verdant nature fascinating. The uniqueness is easily accessible canyon, a canyon in the center of town that does not exist in other cities in the world. Natural beauty is breathtaking canyon Sianok always perpetuated by tourists to take photos as well as for the painter's imagination. Journey to explore the paths through the valley of the canyon is an interesting recreation, if the journey continues to canyon within 45 minutes you will arrive at Nagari Nagari Koto Gadang as long as some Indonesian leaders, among others: H. Agus Salim, and Emil Salim.



9. Lembah Anai

Anai Valley environment is admirable. Dense tropical forest is an impressive and protected forests. in lane Batang Anai river flowing with clear water and looking a waterfall as high as 40 meters close to the highway.



10. Anai Resort Golf Course

Anai Resort is located 550 m above sea level. Golf Course is the best in the West Sumatra International status with 18 holes, designed by International Golf Course Designer Thomas and Perrett. There are various facilities in locations such as swimming pool bungalow and restaurant experience.



11. Morning Dew

Before reaching Lake Maninjau we will stop briefly in the morning dew in the village of Padang Arena, 24 km from Bukittinggi to enjoy the cool air and comfortable looking at the beauty of Lake Maninjau with blue water and surrounded by hills, verdant.



12. Beautiful grotto

Two km before entering the town from the direction Bukitinggi Payakumbuh we'll get to a natural cave and stalagmites stalagnit on the cave ceiling is quite interesting. In the cave, we'll hear the sound of bats flying around us and feel without being able to see it. Outside the cave we will enjoy a park with trees that shade adds coolness and beauty of nature.



13. Pagaruyung Palace

This palace was built by the royal family in Batusangkar Pagarruyung which has characteristic of Minangkabau. Inside the palace there are relics of the kingdom which is still well maintained. Around this castle we can enjoy the beauty of nature with the cool air. Located in the district of Tanjung Emas Tanah Datar.



Pagaruyung is the location of residence of the King of Minangkabau as a center of government. Gadang home now is there is a replica of the original Palace of the paintings on the outside walls and roof of the towering shape of buffalo horns.



14. Valley Harau

It is a nature reserve with a steep limestone hill with an altitude of 100 to 150 m, located 14 km from Payakumbuh. Here is also found five waterfalls that pour out the water is always clear. In this place are also available for camping facilities for youth tours and activities around the nature reserve through the path. Planned nature reserve will be the first wildlife park outside of Java.



15. Clever Sikek

Sikek smart center area known as carving and weaving crafts Songket Cain. Sikek clever lies at the foot of Mount Singgalang approximately 10 km before entering the town of Bukittinggi in the beautiful scenery. Here we can also see the life of the farming community traditionally. The village has fruit of the loom 1000. Painting the wood and furniture also made here.



16. Sikuai Island

Sikuai Island, an island located on the western side of Sumatra island lies only about half a nautical mile from the town of Padang and can be achieved using a special transport ship with a travel time of 35 minutes leaving from the dock airud Bungus. Visitors can stay at the island resort hotel that features two star hotel facilities. This resort offers 21 cottages with a capacity of fruit about 45 rooms. Besides enjoying the beauty of beaches and maritime tourism, trekking around the island or explore the natural forests to rock climbing can also be done by visitors who love nature adventure.



17. Kawasan Bukit Langkisau

Langkisau hill has an altitude of 1,000 feet, located between the Village and Town Painan Salido-South Coast. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views out to sea, langkisau hill area is also used as a means of sport kite flying with landing site at the beach or beach Carocok Salido.



18. Island Cubadak

Cubadak Island is one of the islands in the region Mandeh - South Coast who has managed to be the object of international tourism by investors from Italy. The resort has 13 bungalows and one suite with natural architecture that is supported by several supporting facilities for the activities diving, fishing, and snorkeling. The resort is also equipped with a motor boat, dock and some other marine facilities.



19. South Coastal Root Bridge

Located about 30 minutes from Painan, Root Bridge is one of the most unique tourist attraction in West Sumatra. The bridge across the river of life is made of Bayang roots two banyan bohon interlocked. Unlike the bridge in general is becoming increasingly weak, the root bridge with the growing age banyan tree grew stronger. It is said that this bridge was designed by a scholar named Pakih Sokan in the early 1900's.



20. Surfing and beach tourism in the Mentawai

Mentawai Islands District with the capital city of the Old Pejat - Sipora are approximately 135 km from the city of Padang can be reached by sea to take between 6-10 hours. In addition to have the beautiful beaches with white sand, activity or maritime tourism attractions is the famous surfing activities (surfing) that can be done around the island of Siberut and Sipora. Accommodation for visitors are in several districts and city districts.



21. Pariangan village in Tanah Datar

Is the oldest villages in Minangkabau, where the ancestors come from Minangkabau people, located on the edge of Mount Merapi on the slopes road Padang Panjang - Batusangkar. In this village can be seen the origin of forms that reflect the traditional village of Minangkabau social life such as Hall, mosques, traditional house, rice barn is an essential element of a social group of the Minangkabau. There is a hot water bath, and some stone like heritage basurek, long grave is the grave of his story by Dt. Gurhano architect Tantejo Minangkabau Traditional House.



22. Central cottage Campago

Campago Center is located on a beautiful hill with the cool air and a safe life and peaceful, exactly in the village of Bulek Campago Cuguak, Koto Salayan Mandiangin Bukittinggi, 4 km from the center of Bukittinggi. To get to the location can be reached by land transportation within 10 minutes from downtown Bukittinggi and 1 hour 45 minutes from Padang. Campago Hall stands on 8038 m2 land with an area of 3054 m2 consists of 2 pieces VIP building, 1 piece of the main building consists of 3 rooms and 17 Superior standard rooms, all equipped with furniture. Existing facilities in Central Campago is a versatile space with a capacity of 40 people, tennis courts, a lobby, a lounge deck, jogging track, an outdoor coffee shop, view decks, towers, small mosque and adequate parking. Facility in the near future will be added to the swimming pool and playground. From Central Campago can be seen throughout the vibrant city Bukittingi, such as 2 pieces that lined mountains encircling the city of Bukittinggi and traditional houses that lie beneath the Campago Hill.