Aceh Selatan is a district in southern Aceh rich with natural beauty. Along the national road to North Sumatra, the area of Aceh Selatan decorated the ocean along the right road and the shady mountains on the left side of the road. No wonder if the excess of nature is blessed by God, used as a natural tourist attraction by local residents.
One of them is Panjupian, an area located about 7 Km from Tapaktuan City. Panjupian is a bathing area located at the foot of Mount Batang Sagu, precisely in District Tapaktuan, South Aceh.
It only takes about 10 minutes to get to the bath area of Tapaktuan City. In the Panjupian bath there is a river flowing water sourced from the crevice of rocks located at the foot of Mount Batang Sagu.
Visitors can see for themselves the spring, because it is still located in the bath area. The spring located at the foot of the Batang Sagu mountain is not ceasing to release water granules commonly used by residents to bathe, drink and farm. It is said that, according to locals, Panjupian baths are believed to be the bathing place of Putroe Ijo's children, but it is just a legend that has spread from mouth to mouth.
On holidays, Panjupian bath area is not deserted by visitors, according to Edi Saputra a Panjupian citizen, on a holiday visit to Panjupian reaches hundreds of people. Every citizen visiting Panjupian will be charged Rp 2000 for motor vehicle and Rp 5000 for four wheel rider.
In the Panjupian bath area, visitors will be treated to a panoramic view of the mountains and a river flowing with rocks, the river is called the river Air Gadang.
The river which is believed to be the bathing of Putroe Ijo's children is flowing water that is so fresh and can be enjoyed to play water by the various visitors because the depth of the river is only as high as the adult calf.
In addition, in the Panjupian bath area has also been available a number of pools that have been adapted for visitors of various ages. Around the bathing area has also provided a number of cottages for visitors who want to relax while enjoying the beauty of God's creation in Panjupian.
Not only for meals, residents can also perform various activities in the area such as burning fish and cooking. The breeze and the sound of the drone on the big rocks in the river Air Gadang add to the impression of visitors.
Tall trees and birds chirping sounds are still heard in the bathing area. Indicates, the preservation of nature in Panjupian still maintained, although already used as a tourist attraction.
No wonder, with the beauty of nature, making Panjupian as one of the attractions of South Aceh which became the recommendation of family tourism. Well for those of you who visit South Aceh, do not forget to visit Panjupian, guaranteed, the natural beauty in Panjupian will make you more calm and spirit.