Aceh Besar is one of the districts in Aceh Province Indonesia. Before Aceh Besar was established in the late 1970s, the capital of Aceh Besar District was Banda Aceh City. After Banda Aceh City separated into its own municipality, the district capital was moved to Jantho in the Seulawah Mountains.
That is a glimpse of the District of Aceh Besar, as with other areas in Indonesia Aceh Besar also has a tourist destination that can be used as tourist attractions for the people of the Great Regency and from outside aceh great. There are several tourist attractions in Aceh you can visit there when there are:
Suhom Waterfall
Suhom waterfall is located around the Village Kreung Kala, which has beautiful scenery around the waterfall, the location of this waterfall Suhom there is a location that can be used for camping activities (tents). What is interesting if visiting this place is if the fruit season because of this location there is also a durian tree, so you can enjoy adding at home while in this waterfall comrades. This waterfall is also a center of electrical energy with water power, because it has water with heavy current. so it becomes more beautiful
If you are interested in enjoying the feel of nature with waterfall decoration, this waterfall is located in Suhom Village and Kreung Kala Village, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. To reach the Suhom Waterfall from Banda Aceh, it takes approximately one hour using public transport. Travel there via Banda Aceh - Calang (Aceh Jaya) route, passing Lampuuk Beach, Lhoknga Beach and Leupung District.
Ujong Batee Beach
Enchantment Ujong Batee Beach tourist attractions with sea breezes that blow in the breeze accompanied by small waves add to the beauty of this tour added more Rimbunan pine trees along the beach side makes the atmosphere becomes calmer. In addition to offering beach beauty and a tranquil atmosphere, this beach is also a suitable place for those of you who want to hunt culinary. Ujong Batee beach is included in the area of Kreung Aceh which is famous for seafood caught by local fishermen. so if you visit this beach do not forget to taste the culinary like a big crab, shrimp windu, oysters, and various types of reef fish that feels solid.
This beach tour is in the middle of the route from Banda Aceh, its place in Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar Regency, its distance to the location about 17 kilometers from banda aceh city to Malahayati Port. To reach this beach can be within 20 minutes drive by private vehicle.
Lhok Me Beach
Lhok Mee beach is a beautiful white sandy beach and become one of the favorite recreation places for local people as well as from out of town. For those of you who like culinary, along the edge of the beach there are stalls selling food and drinks for the visitors. Not far from the beach area there is a local resident.
Location Lhok Me Beach is located in Lamreh Village, Lhok Mee Hamlet, Road to Krueng Raya, about 30 Km from the City of Banda Aceh. To reach this place can use two-wheeled vehicles or four wheels.
Keuliling Reservoir
In addition to functioning as irrigation, the dam is also a tourist spot that is visited by many traveler. To get the beautiful scenery try if you want to visit Keuliling Dam when the weather is so sunny, you can see served with amazing natural scenery, very nice for those who like photography with natural panorama.
The Keuliling reservoir that lies between the hills provides an atmosphere of its own, the Keuliling Reservoir which is an artificial tour used by local people as a place to release a hobby for those who like fishing. The Keuliling Aceh Reservoir is located in Lam Leuot Village, Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, Aceh Besar. From the direction of Medan-Banda Aceh highway heading to this reservoir we can travel as far as approximately 7 Km.
Peukan Waterfall Biluy
Peukan Waterfall Biluy is a natural tourist attraction in Aceh Besar district. To see directly the position of the waterfall visitors must climb the stairs as much as 172 pieces with an average slope of 45 degrees. precisely in the village of Biluy, Darul Kamal District, and also a vacation spot for local tourists.
Before the Tsunami waterfall attractions of Pekan Biluy is a tourist attraction visited by tourists can be seen from the former wooden cafe building still standing rongsokannya, there are also 2 elongated concrete seats there. Currently the road to the waterfall has started to be addressed which was formerly severely damaged by the Tsunami disaster first.
Saree Elephant Training Center
Saree tourist attraction is a famous tourist spot at local and foreign tourists, the location is also very easy to reach because Saree Elephant Training Center is located very strategically just on the edge of the State Road Banda Aceh-Medan about 75 km from the City of Banda Aceh.
Elephant Training Center is located on the mainland is flanked by two mountains of Mount Seulawah Agam and Seulawah Inong, with forest areas still feel cool and fresh. One of the attractions in the Saree Elephant Training Center is the elephant attraction to play ball.
Lhoknga Beach
natural beach attractions. Many tourists both local and foreign tourists visit each day or some people stop to take a break to continue the trip to the south-west coast. Many shady trees, especially coconut trees that grow lined and leafy give coolness, also cypress or aron. White sand beach with little rocks that reflect the blue color of the sea as if an aquarium because it shows the fish are colorful.
Lhoknga beach located in the Land of Aceh, its distance is only 20 km from the City of Banda Aceh precisely in the area of PT. Semen Andalas Indonesia. Before stunami hit Aceh 2004 last 2004, this beach area is enough to give the feel of natural beach tourism.
Waterfall Kuta Malacca
Kuta Waterfall Malacca is a waterfall located in Kuta Malaka, Samahani District, Aceh Besar District, Aceh. Area Samahani Kuta Malaka District, District of Aceh Besar save the beauty offerings from nature. Behind the mountain of Kuta Malacca, so locals call, there is a waterfall 7 levels. From there also we can take a look at the look of the beautiful city of Banda Aceh nan beautiful.
To get in the direction of Kuta Malaka, motorbike or two-axle car is suitable when the rainy season. But when the dry season, using the Avanza car can cross the road to Kuta Malaka is open.
Jantho Nature Reserve
From Banda Aceh is about 50 Km. From Jantho City The capital of Aceh Besar Regency to the Nature Reserve Area is about 9 km. You can get there by private vehicle or public transportation.
Jantho Nature Reserve area becomes a protected area for the local government of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. Various Flora and Fauna live in this nature reserve. Best time of visit from April to August (Dry Season) to enjoy beautiful scenery / panorama.