What to do in Aceh

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Aceh travel guide

Visit Sabang Island, the northwest most island of Indonesia where the Kilometer Zero is started.

You can reach this island by airplane or ferry from Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam where this island resides.

Beautiful View From Rubiah Island - Sabang - Aceh

Rubiah IslandBanda Aceh, Indonesia

Rubiah Island is a small island just of the coast of the famous Pulau Weh island north of Banda Aceh. Around this small 26 hectare island is beautiful underwater paradise. If you descend from the island into the water it is like you are stepping into a a big aquarium with so many colorful fishes and coral.

This island is perfect for those who want to go diving or snorkeling. If you are not comfortable going underwater you can hire a glass bottom boat and enjoy it as well. There are also may tropical fishes like gigantic clams, angel fishes, school of parrot fishes, lion fishes, and many others making this underwater world even more fascinating.

Space of Hope (Bridge of Hope)

Hallway toward the chimney to bring visitors to the Bridge of Hope (the space of hope). Called a bridge of hope because through this bridge visitors can see the 54 flags of the 54 countries who helped Aceh after the tsunami, the same number of flags premises number of stones arranged in the edge of the pond. In each flag and a stone inscribed with the word 'Peace' with the language of each country as a reflection of war and peace in Aceh before the tsunami conflict. With the earthquake and tsunami, the world saw firsthand the situation in Aceh, the Aceh peace support and help, as well as contributing to the building (reconstructed) of Aceh after the disaster occurred.

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What to do in Aceh

Popular places to visit

Baiturrahman Grand Mosque

The original Masjid Raya

Masjid Raya Baiturrahman

You can find out about the history of Banda Aceh when you stop by Masjid Raya Baiturrahman. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Aceh Tsunami Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Aceh Tsunami Museum during your travels in Banda Aceh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Pasar Aceh Central

You can learn about the history of Banda Aceh with a visit to Pasar Aceh Central. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Taman Sari Park

Explore the great outdoors at Taman Sari Park, a lovely green space in Banda Aceh. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Harapan Bangsa Stadium

Catch an event at Harapan Bangsa Stadium during your trip to Banda Aceh. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pantai Lampuuk

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pantai Lampuuk during your trip to Lhoknga? Amble around the area's forests or visit its shops.

Agung Babussalam Mosque

After visiting Agung Babussalam Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sabang. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Gapang Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gapang Beach during your trip to Sabang? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's coral reefs.

Rumah Aceh

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Rumah Aceh during your travels in Banda Aceh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.