Meunasah Blang Kandang Hill on the outskirts of Lhokseumawe is a grassland hill that offers a panoramic view of the city of Lhokseumawe and the Strait of Malacca. Even though it is not a certified tourist spot, we can visit it at any time because it is located on the side of the main road.
This afternoon, on Friday 21 June 2024, I went there with my friends. We can drive directly to the location; it only takes 20 minutes to get from the city center. It will be quicker to arrive if you travel by motorbike.
The panorama of Lhokseumawe city can be seen from the top of the hill. To the left, the Islamic Center, a city landmark, is visible through a gap in the trees.
Meanwhile on the right, the Samudra Pasai Islamic monument tower is a landmark of North Aceh Regency.
The spondias dulcis tree grows at the end of a tapering hill, its leaves have fallen off, leaving only branches and twigs that are starting to dry out. The tree somewhat cuts off the view, but what's unique is that I photographed it from several shooting angles.
From this height we can observe the fishing boats anchored at the Pusong fish pier, as well as the curve of the bay which was described in detail by JHP von Schmidt auf Altenstadt in his 1887 Dutch book, Telok Semawé de beste haven op Atjeh's noordkust.
A digital version of this book is provided by the Digital Collections of the Leiden University Library.
Quotes Zooals IK Hiervoren Opmerkte Werd Door MiJ Gewenzen Op de Voortreffelijke Ligging Der Baai Van Telok SEMAWé, Nen Liggen; waar zelfs bij aanhoudenden harden Noordoostelijken wind, de gemeenschap van de reede met den wal kan worden onderhouden langs de lagune welke niet alleen voor sloepen en ligte vaartuigen, doch ook voor kleine zeeschepen toegaukelijk en bevaarbaar is.
-- Schmidt auf Altenstadt, JHP von., Telok Semawé de beste haven op Atjeh's noordkust, p.17, s Gravenhage: Van Stockum & Zoon, 1887.
There are no longer any trading ships anchored there, and the bay has no dock for large ships to dock, as reported by Von Smit 135 years ago. The only boats passing by at this time were local fishing boats.
In my opinion, the best time to enjoy the beauty there is in the morning, when the sun rises slowly above the ocean horizon. I'll be back when the sun comes up.
Here are some photos I took during my visit.
Have you ever been here? This is my first time here. What a great weekend!
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