The Charm of Langsa City Forest Park

Langsa City Forest Park is a protected forest area which is also one of the favorite tourist destinations in Langsa City. This forest has a wealth of diverse flora and fauna, and plays an important role as the lungs for the city area. In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 41 of 1999, protected forests have the main function as a protector of the life support system, which includes regulating water systems, preventing floods, controlling soil erosion, protecting against seawater intrusion, and maintaining soil fertility.

Langsa City Forest Park, which covers an area of 48.22 hectares, has been developed into a tourist spot that carries the concept of Nature and Cultural Tourism. It contains various interesting facilities, such as an animal park, natural forest, a complex of old Acehnese traditional houses, and various fun rides. In addition, Langsa City Forest Park also plays an important role in nature conservation, education, recreation, and has economic value that supports the welfare of the local community.

Location

This tourist spot owned by the Langsa City Government is easy to reach, because it is located only about 1 km from the city center, its position is right between Cut Meutia Langsa Hospital and PTN I Board of Directors Office in Paya Bujok Seleumak Village, Langsa Baro District, Aceh Province.

Location Overview from Google Maps

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Location Overview from Steem Atlas
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In Langsa City Forest Park, once you enter through the path, you will feel the peace of natural beauty through the rows of towering trees, presenting a cool and shady atmosphere. In addition to trees, there is also a mini zoo in this urban forest park. This harmony of flora and fauna ecosystems adds to the beauty of the urban forest park, making it the perfect place to relax and take a stroll.

My family and I embark on a forest adventure

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A beautiful landscape of trees and lakes

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My family and I sit for a moment at the resting hut

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My family and I on a suspension bridge

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My son was feeding carrots to the deer

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Entertainment Facilities

The entrance ticket price to Langsa City Forest Park is 10,000 Rupiah (3.56 Steem) per person with a vehicle parking fee of 5,000 Rupiah (1.78 Steem), which opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. To ride the rides available, visitors need to buy a card for 10,000 Rupiah (3.56 Steem) and also pay another ticket per ride (there are mini train, dinosaur train, rotating swing, carousel, hanging bike, paddle duck, and flying fox) for 20,000 Rupiah (7.11 Steem) per ride. This is fun!

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My family and I were riding a mini train around the forest area

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Cultural and Historical Value

There is another interesting specialty at Langsa City Forest Park, where visitors can feel a strong cultural atmosphere with the display of traditional Acehnese houses. These traditional houses are certainly a reflection of the history, noble values and local wisdom of the Acehnese people in ancient times. The unique architecture of traditional Acehnese houses, with sturdy designs and beautiful carvings, is a special attraction and contains deep meaning. visiting this tourist attraction will increase knowledge about Acehnese culture and also become evidence of Indonesia's cultural diversity.

Rumoh Aceh Teuku Panglima Ismail, Rumoh Aceh originated from Trienggadeng District, Pidie Jaya Regency. It has been established since approximately 1770 AD, which is owned by an ulebalang named Teuku Panglima Ismail (Ampon Syik), who is also the son of a commander known as Teuku Panglima Nyak Blok. In its time, this rumoh aceh was used as a gathering place for commanders, non-commissioned officers and the community in organizing strategies to face the aggression of the Dutch invaders

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My son was sitting on a wooden throne chair

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Rumoh Aceh Tengku Iman, Rumoh Aceh originated from Bantayan Village, Simpang Ulim District, East Aceh Regency. It is estimated to be around 300 years old, owned by an Acehnese merchant known as Tengku Nyak Yusuf. In its time, this rumoh aceh was also used as a place of recitation and has been occupied for generations from several generations of heirs

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My three sons are in front of the stairs entering a traditional house

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Jeungki, a traditional Acehnese tool made from selected wood, is often used to pound flour, rice, coffee and cooking spices

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A typical traditional Aceh hall that can be used for various meeting events

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With all the natural panoramas and cultural aesthetics that exist in the Langsa City Forest Park, this tourist attraction is very worthy of being visited by anyone. Many things can be seen, enjoyed and learned. The charm of the Langsa City Forest Park will certainly leave an unforgettable impression.