Aceh is a special district located at the western tip of Indonesia. As a district, Aceh consists of several parts of the region, including the Aceh Besar Regency.

Aceh Besar Regency also has various natural attractions that can be visited on ordinary days and during the holidays.

Most natural tourism in the Aceh Besar area still feels very natural, so it is no wonder that access to tourist attractions is still quite difficult.

Even so, tourist attractions in Aceh Besar are guaranteed to be exciting and certainly make your holiday moment more enjoyable.

The number of tourist attractions in Aceh Besar makes this area much visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Visiting Aceh Besar is sure to amaze you and leave you in awe of its unique tourism objects.

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24 Best Vacation Destinations In Aceh Besar – For A Perfect Holiday

Here is a list of tourist attractions in the Aceh Besar region that will make you more curious and excited about visiting it.

1.Jantho Nature Reserve/Cagar Alam Jantho

Aceh Besar’s first tourist spot is the Jantho Nature Reserve, located in Jantho, the capital, about 9 kilometers from Aceh Besar.

To get to the Jantho Nature Reserve, you can use a private or public vehicle. Like most nature reserves, Jantho Nature Reserve is a protected area for the government of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam.

In this nature reserve, various flora and fauna live and are preserved in this nature reserve. Jantho Nature Reserve should only be visited during the dry season.

You will also be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery since the animals in this reserve include elephants, cannibals, antelopes, deer, bobcats, bears, and slow lorises.

2.Mount Seulawah/Gunung Seulawah

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Nature tourism in Aceh Besar also consists of mountain tourism, namely Mount Seulawah Agam. A visit to the tourist area of Mount Seulawah Agam can give tourists insights into the Flora and Fauna of the site.

Among flora and fauna found in this area are the Sumatran tiger, the Hornbill, Kedih, mushrooms, and others. According to the information circulated, Seulawah Agam and its twin Seulawah Inong will become a conservation area.

This is very crucial because of the increasing encroachment of wood wildly that damages the environment.

3.Elephant Training Center/Pusat Latihan Gajah

In the Aceh Besar area, there is also Saree Elephant Training Center, which has many benefits for the environment because elephants can help natural seed plowing plants through breeding.

Additionally, elephant manure can also be used to accelerate the growth of plant sprout seeds. Elephant manure can also be an organic fertilizer that can fertilize forest areas crossed by elephants.

The elephants at the Saree Elephant Training Center were, at first, wild elephants captured not to damage people’s gardens.

Elephants included in the Elephant Training Center will be trained not to damage the gardens owned by the citizens but instead provide benefits for the surrounding environment.

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4.Lhok mee Beach/Pantai Lhok Mee

This tour is located in the Aceh Besar area or about 20 meters from Banda Aceh City. This beach is indeed a tourist attraction that you must visit when visiting Aceh Besar.

Due to its natural beauty, Lho mee Beach presents a unique view of the beach and plants surrounding it that enhance the exotic experience.

On lhok mee beach, you can see waves sweeping the white sand, which will be even more beautiful when the afternoon arrives. This beach will appear tinged with clouds and sky, giving a yellowish-red gradient that spoils the eyes.

In this beach area, there are many coconut trees lined neatly around the beach. The natural feel of this beach is enhanced by the presence of Aaron and fir trees.

Lhoke Mee Beach is quite famous in Aceh Besar because of its natural and attractive beach conditions, which attract tourists worldwide.

5.Babah Dua Beach/Pantai Babah Dua

Babah Dua Beach is a beach that offers a different beauty from other beaches in Aceh Besar.

You will undoubtedly feel more perfect while holidaying at Babah Dua Beach as it offers a view of the sea and seawater that is both blue and exotic. The sound of the waves combined with the sheen of the sand will add to the overall experience.

Its blue color will amaze anyone who looks at it. The expanse of clean white sand and the rock cliffs and clusters of pine trees make this beach even more exotic without polishing.

These days, this beach has several contemporary and instatenic photo spots. Guaranteed, you’ll be itching to be snapped with the camera immediately.

There are bouquets of heart-shaped flowers, garden chairs, swings, and other photo spots, making this beach more in demand by tourists.

The beach location that is not too far from the center of the capital Banda Aceh makes it very easy to reach tourists from various regions of Indonesia.

The distance is only about 15 km which can be reached in only 45 minutes. It is located in Lhoknga Subdistrict, Aceh Besar.

You can reach this beach by public transportation or private vehicle. To get to this exotic beach, you have to use OJEC services.

There is a distance of approximately 500 meters from the public transportation stop, but if you are used to walking, it will be even more exciting.

6.Lampuuk Beach/Pantai Lampuuk

Lampuuk Beach is a beach in Lhoknga Subdistrict, Aceh Besar, that offers various fun because tourists can do multiple activities on this beach.

From swimming, playing water, playing sand, fishing to surfing can all be done on this beach. A shallow beach, safe waves, and white sand will undoubtedly make for the perfect combination.

Because of its beauty, this beach was very popular with tourists before the tsunami in 2004. But now, the beauty has faded pretty much.

The local government is now working to improve Lampuuk beach to become a tourist prima donna again.

If you travel to this beach from the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, then you only need about 30 minutes to get to the location.

As well as enjoying the clean white beach, you can also take care of your tongue on this beach because along the shore, there are stalls that sell a variety of delicious cuisine; fresh coconuts are also ready to wet your dry mouth.

Oh yes, on this beach there are also various rides. With the banana boat, you can feel the thrill of the game.

7.Ujong Batee Beach/Pantai Ujong Batee

Ujong Batee Beach is a beach located in Masjid Raya Subdistrict, Aceh Besar. You should, and there visit this beach because it offers stunning natural views.

Sea watercolors and white sand will undoubtedly create a natural setting that will pamper the eyes.

When compared to other beaches, this beach tends to be quiet because tourists rarely visit it.

Uniquely, on the right side of Ujong Batee Beach, there is Weh Island in the free sea entrance of the Strait of Malacca. Aceh Island is in the Indian Ocean to the left of this beach.

8.Suhom Waterfall/Air Terjun Suhom

Apart from the beach and other tourist attractions in Aceh Besar, a waterfall must still be natural and offers breathtaking natural beauty.

The Suhom waterfall has stunning scenery, and the road to the location is no less beautiful.

Because of the view of the waves and the mountain range, the journey to the waterfall will not feel tiring. The Suhom waterfall is an excellent choice for adventure seekers.

No need to worry if you are the first to visit this waterfall because a tour guide will be ready to accompany your trip.

Along the way, there are durian trees whose fruit you can eat for free. Usually, the surrounding community uses this waterfall as micro-hydroelectric power that is placed near the waterfall.

The village of Kreung Kala gets electricity from the power source.

9.Kuta Malacca Waterfall/Air Terjun Kuta Malaka

The name of this waterfall is based on its location, which is located in the Kuta Malacca area, Samahani, Aceh Besar.

If you want to visit Kuta Malacca Waterfall from Banda Aceh, you need to travel 30 kilometers.

When you arrive at the Kuta Malacca waterfall, you will see a multi-story waterfall about 600 meters high. In addition to its unique shape, this waterfall has a reasonably heavy discharge, but the water condition is not very clear.

According to information obtained from the community, the number of levels on this waterfall is 8 levels, but some say 20 levels. However, the beauty of this waterfall should not be missed when visiting Aceh Besar.

10.Peukan Biluy Waterfall/Air Terjun Peukan Biluy

Another stunning waterfall in the Aceh Besar area is Peukan Biluy Waterfall. The location of this waterfall is in Biluy Village, Darul Kamal District, Aceh Besar.

To enjoy this beautiful waterfall, you should prepare a lot of energy and, if necessary, supplies. Because to be able to enjoy the beauty of the waterfall, you have to travel by climbing stairs with a slope of 45 degrees.

Even though you have to travel a long distance, it will all be worth it when you reach the waterfall.

The beauty of the panorama of water pours rapidly and freshly into a rugged beauty to describe in words. The local community often visits this waterfall to unwind while on vacation with family.

11.Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park/Taman Hutan Raya Pocut Meurah Intan

There are waterfalls and beaches in Aceh Besar and tourism objects in Rara Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park. In 1990, the Aceh Special Regional Government decided to make this area a forest.

The area is 25,000 hectares, but only 10,000 hectares can represent flora and fauna of Indonesia.

This area of Forest Raya is also dominated by the vegetation of mountain forests and pinus merkusi to acacia. There is also a reed field with 5,000 hectares, while the rest is a forest.

12.Keuliling Reservoir/Waduk Keuliling

The next tourist spot in Aceh Besar is the Keuliling Reservoir located in Lam Leout Village, Kuta Cot Gile, Aceh Besar.

If you depart from the Medan-Banda Aceh Highway, the distance you can travel to Keuliling Reservoir is about 7 kilometers.

When you arrive at the reservoir tourism area, you will see a view of the reservoir between the hills that gives a natural feel.

You need to know that this reservoir is an artificial reservoir used for fishing by residents. While fishing, tourists can also unwind at this reservoir.

13.Lhoknga Beach/Pantai Lhoknga

This beach is located about 20 kilometers from Banda Aceh city or, more precisely, located in the PT area. Semen Andalas Indonesia.

Before the tsunami in 2004, this beach offered natural beauty that is still very natural. Since the tsunami, the view of this beach hasn’t been as beautiful as it once was.

As time passed, improvements were made in the Lhoknga Beach area to restore its charm. You can see shady trees along this beach, especially coconut trees that appear lined and lush.

The trees give an incredible and more stunning feel with the presence of fir trees. In addition to that, this beach also has white sand beaches and fewer rocks.

The scenery, at first glance, looks like an aquarium reflecting the blue color of the sea, and there are also small fish in it.

Usually, many foods and beverages vendors are lined up neatly around the beach. The stunning condition of the beach makes Lhoknga beach much in demand by tourists from various corners.

14.Jantang Bay/Teluk Jantang

Jantang Bay has the beauty of a beach that is still hidden in Jantang Village, Lhoong, Aceh Besar.

To get to Teluk Jantang, you have to travel for 1-2 hours when departing from the west of Banda Aceh.

Upon arrival at this bay tourist site, you have to walk 100 meters to arrive at Jantang Beach. If the water is not high, you don’t have to take your shoes off to pass through a small stream to a hill track, just a small estuary.

Then after climbing the hill, you will find a hillside with grass and a lovely beach that is Jantang bay with the sound of waves breaking on the shore.

15.Bukit Gundul Semeuregui/Bukit Gundul Semeuregui

Bukit Gundul is a village called Jalin Village located in Jantho Subdistrict, Aceh Besar. Since the road conditions are still lacking, you must travel a long distance to get to this hill tour.

Once you arrive at the location, you have to park your vehicle to get to the hill. However, from the parking lot, one can see a row of hills and a clear lot, er with a swage over it.

Once you pass through the river, you will start your climb up the hill with stairs to climb the mountain more easily.

It takes at least 1 hour to reach the top of the hill. A stunning panorama of hills, decorated with rice fields and winding rivers, heals fatigue after a long climb.

Surely you should not miss the opportunity to take pictures on the top of the hill as a memorable souvenir.

16.Lhok Seudu/Lhok Seudu

For those of you who travel to Mount Geurute, it will pass through this tourist spot. Lhok Sudu tourist attractions present the potential of marine nature, more quickly which is very beautiful and often used as a fishing location.

Local tourists often visit this area to relax. There is even a canteen on the mountain called Ujong Glee canteen.

While in Lhok Seudu, you can enjoy the view of the beach equipped with a wooden pier that can be used as a location to enjoy the sunset.

Don’t forget to order food and drinks for friends to relax while watching the view of Lhok Seudu.

17.Pucok Krueng/Pucok Krueng

The next big tourist spot in Aceh is Pucok Krueng. Pucok Krueng is a river upstream with blue Tosca. Pucok Krueng itself is located in Lhoknga District, Aceh Besar Regency.

This river is not very wide, but its exotic color makes it similar to the lake. This river’s name is derived from the Aceh language, which means the end or estuary of the river.

The river is one of the most pleasant places to soak and get wet. Please remember to bring a change of clothes if you are here. If only photos are taken, it is a loss.

There is a flow of water coming from the cliff gap and the cave’s lip that is worth exploring. The depth of this cave can reach the Amno region in Kabuaten Aceh Jaya if you do a cave walk.

It takes about 25 minutes to get to this tourist attraction for those of you who depart from downtown Banda Aceh.

The journey is 15 km, and you can travel from Baiturrahman Grand Mosque to the Simpang Tugu Tsunami Mukim Lhoknga area, which is on the Banda Aceh-Meulaboh causeway.

Entrance to the Pucok Krueng tourist attraction costs Rp 5 thousand per person. Very cheap, isn’t it?

18.Brayeun River Attractions/Objek Wisata Sungai Brayeun

Another natural tourist attraction in Aceh Besar is the Brayeun River, located in Brayeun Village, Leupung District.

The Kece river can be reached via Banda Aceh-Meulaboh road, then take a small, winding road already paved.

You will see a beautiful view as you travel along this road. On your way to the Brayeun River, you’ll pass rice fields and mountains called “glee” by Acehnese.

If you come here during the durian season, don’t miss this delicious fruit. This multi-story river attraction flows water directly from the mountain.

19.Fort Inong Balee/Benteng Inong Balee

There is also a historical attraction in Aceh Besar that is fascinating to explore, namely the fort Inong Balee in the district of Mesjid Raya, Aceh Besar.

The fort itself is a former stronghold of the Acehnese people to defend its sovereignty from the invaders by sea.

Besides historical tourism, you can also experience the sensation of trekking through the mountains, then continuing back to the sea to take a refreshing swim.

For those who like to bathe, you can also dive or snorkel to see the underwater beauty here. Bring your equipment.

The fort’s location at the Eastern End of Krueng Raya Bay makes this fort look more exotic.

This fort is rectangular and has a long story with the first female sea admiral of the Sultanate of Aceh. She was instrumental in overseeing international diplomacy between Aceh and European countries, namely Keumala Hayati or Malahayati Sehigga. This fort is also called the Malahayati fortress.

20.Lamreh

There is also a very steep road that provides thrill-seekers with an adrenaline rush. It’s Lamreh.

Large boulders can sometimes be a barrier, but it pays off with fantastic natural scenery. From a height, you can see a stretch of blue sea that mesmerizes the eyes.

21.White Sand/Pasir Putih

Furthermore, you can also visit the white sand beach, which is located close to Lamreh. As the name implies, this beach has clean white sand. The beach is very exotic, with its trees and roots growing in the water.

Swimming is difficult due to the roots that appear on the surface blocking the way. However, you can enjoy it by relaxing by the beach and tasting the grilled fish and fresh coconuts.

22.Mon Ceunong/Mon Ceunong

To visit the Mon Ceunong river attraction needs extra effort because the location is still hidden and has not been explored optimally.

Later on, some young men uploaded their activities to this same Kece river, which eventually caught the public’s attention. The color of Tosca green water makes the water look very exotic.

Road access to the location is still challenging. To get there, you have to work hard. It is located in the Indrapuri District of Aceh Besar.

23.Le Su’um Aceh Besar

Want to try the sensation of a hot shower? Well, you can visit Ie Su’um Village, Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar. There is a hot spring bath sourced from Seulawah mountain.

In Indonesian, su’um means hot water, which is why it is a popular tourist attraction.

The location of this attraction is only 35 km from the city center of Banda Aceh. To get to the site, you have to go through the main road Krueng Raya to the tour Ie Su’um. You must pass through the beautiful mountains until it gets there.

To enter this attraction, you have to pay an entrance ticket of RP 3 thousand per person. Once you get to the natural hot spring attraction, you will be presented with a realistic view of stones arranged unevenly with steaming steam.

There are three permanent pools here for children, two pools for men and women (separate), and a mushalla with two different collections.

Following your soak in hot water, you can sample food sold by the locals in the vicinity. There is also an Ie Su’um massage parlor to relieve aches. This massage beach has hot water flowing through a small channel that emits steam.

24.Mata Le Pond/Kolam Mata Ie

The last recommended tourist attractions in Aceh Besar are Mata Ie in Hillside water rides and Mata Ie Pond.

This natural attraction is in Darul Imarah Subdistrict Aceh Besar. The location is close to Rindam Iskandar Muda.

In Indonesian, Mata Ie means spring water source. This bathing attraction has 2 pools that have different depths, and there are for adults and children.

There is no pollution at this natural attraction, and the air is cool. Suitable for calming the mind, of course.

As an entrance fee to this attraction, you only need to pay Rp3000/person for the distribution fee of Rp1000/motorbike or Rp2000/car.

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Here is some information about tourist attractions in Aceh Besar that may be useful to you during your vacation.

If you are confused about the destination of your holiday in Aceh, then visit Aceh Besar.

Because there are many popular tourist attractions in the area, your holiday will undoubtedly be more enjoyable.