Identity as most western Indonesian island of Pulau Weh made
as a tourist destination popular with tourists. Be prepared, because the island
is part of NAD holds an abundance of charm for you to explore!
Talk about Pulau Weh, you may be reminded of Kilometer Zero
Monument. But apparently, the Indonesian government has set an area of 60
square kilometers, to the inside and outside of the island, as nature reserves.
The attractions both on land and sea unite natural attractions, history, and
ecosystems contained therein.
Sabang is the largest city on the island, which is divided
into Upper Town and Lower Town. Above the town is located in the north, has a
row of colonial Dutch heritage buildings and beautiful bay views. While the
Lower City is located in the south of Sabang, a traditional settlement with
many shops, restaurants and stalls serving famous Aceh coffee.
Although it has an area of only 156.3 square kilometers,
you should hire either a motor vehicle or a car to get around. By doing so, you
can walk along Weh Island from Port Balohan, then flew to the east.
Here are 10 of the best tourist attractions in Pulau Weh
gathered detikTravel on Friday (01/27/2012). If you are located sequentially
down from the east of the island from Port Balohan:
1. Beach Anoi Itam
Not far from the port, you will find a distinctive black
sand beaches of volcanic sand. Not surprisingly, Weh Island does have a small
volcano that was active in the middle. Itam Anoi coast has beautiful scenery,
as well as several forts Japan still maintained continuity. Forts is what used
to be the center of Japan's defense against enemy attacks from the sea and air.
2. Lake Aneuk laot
This large lake is a source of fresh water for the entire
island at once hydropower. You can enjoy the lake view from inside the vehicle,
because the road is curved on one side of the lake. Alternatively, you can also
go down to the banks of the lake to see the activities of local fishing and
take care of freshwater fish ponds.
3. Three Wells Beach
Three wells are one of the most beautiful beaches on the
island of Weh. So called because there are three fresh water wells located
along its shores. The sand is white and very clean, in contrast with light blue
gradient towards the sea dark blue. Moreover, the beach is still empty and not
a trace of rubbish.
4. Niagara Men laot
This waterfall coming from streams Men laot sourced from
Lake Aneuk laot. To achieve this, you have to park the vehicle at the end of
the bridge of the village and continue the journey on foot as far as 1
kilometer. Laot waterfall is very beautiful man, in tune with a clump of trees
surrounding it. High waterfall is only about 10 meters, so that the spark is
not too heavy. You can swim relaxed in the pool just below the waterfall, as
well as enjoy the 'fish spa' experience in the outskirts of the pond!
5. Beach Gapang
Gapang beach is one of the beaches most visited by tourists.
Not because of the availability of snorkeling and diving facilities are
complete, including the ships that transport the diver to the dive spots. Just
offshore, there is a point hydrothermal which produces bubbles of hot water in
the water! In addition to diving around Gapang Beach, you can also transfer to
Pulau Rondo for deep-sea fishing activities.
6. Beach Iboih
Not far from Gapang, you can go Iboih Beach to enjoy the
white sand and clear sea water. The beach also has a row of lodging, because
this is the closest point to the island Rubiah. Fishing boats lined up in the
harbor to the island Rubiah. In fact, you can see the beautiful winding tiger
fish between vessels!
7. Island Rubiah
Rubiah is one of the excellent Pulau Weh. This island can be
reached by renting a boat from the beach Iboih, with long travel 15 minutes.
Underwater parks located around the island is home to ornamental fish and some
types of coral. You will find lots of parrot fish (parrot fish) with a striking
body colors and sizes are huge! However, you should still be careful because
the currents here are strong enough.
8. Monkey Road
As the name implies, this is a track where you can find
species of monkeys along the way. Wild monkeys is what will lead you to
Kilometer Zero Monument located on the north island of Weh. You can give them
food such as bananas or beans, but be careful because there are many wild boar
that roam along the way.
9. Kilometer Zero Monument and Kilometer Seven
Perhaps this is the main attraction for tourists Weh Island.
Approximately 5 kilometers from Iboih, Kilometer Zero monument towering over
the 22.5-meter-high cliff above the water surface. This monument directly
overlooking the Indian Ocean so that you will not find any land again as far as
the eye can see. Here, you can also get a certificate that contains the serial
number of visitors Kilometer Zero Monument.
However, before this monument be a kilometer zero Homeland,
is the monument Kilometer Seven who has that identity. This monument is now
just a marker board. Kilometre Zero monument originally built in this place,
then move the location as proof of better geographical survey and thorough.
10. The hot spring Keuneukai
Still along the coast, further attractions in the south of
the island of Weh. Here, you can relax tired muscles with a soak in a hot water
bath Kaneukai. Hot water comes from a volcano located in the middle of the
island of Weh. Although shapeless natural pond, but the view of the offshore
offered from this place enough to cover your adventure today.
Weh Island, located in the most western island of Indonesia
is one of the tourist spots in Indonesia for diving (Diving) and the surfing
beside famous monument zero kilometers, you will enjoy a very captivating
scenery both on land and underwater.
Also Read: Destinations Places in Aceh
Location Diving (Diving) in Pulau Weh
weh island
Underwater beauty Weh Island is very famous among divers,
therefore this tourist spot frequented by divers from different countries.
According to information obtained Iboih beach or island marine park and beach
Gapang Rubiah is the most visited by divers.
Also Read: Beach-Beautiful Beach in Aceh
Weh Island is located in the path of the entrance to the
Strait of Malacca, therefore, quite a lot of cruise ships and yachts passing in
the sea area to visit Pulau Weh Weh Island to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Tips Diving in Pulau Weh
If you want to enjoy the underwater beauty of Pulau Weh, but
do not have diving equipment do not worry, many of which rent diving equipment
along the tourist attractions Pulau Weh. You can find lots of marine animals
such as manta rays, sharks, whales, dolphins and turtles.
Diving Pulau Weh
To maintain safety in diving (diving) should always be
accompanied by an instructor diver, if you are a beginner diver you will see
how the separate Weh Island of Sumatra Island millions of years ago. If you are
a professional diver you can see the sunken wreck while avoiding catching the
Netherlands.
Transportation to Pulau Weh
From Banda Aceh, you can use the ferry in the morning in the
port of Ulee Lheue and arrived in the port of Sabang Balohan.
Travel costs to Pulau Weh
Cost of Pulau Weh travel is compiled from various sources,
the travel costs of course are subject to change at any time depending on the
circumstances should you bring more. Of course you can make the cost of travel
to the island of Weh this as a benchmark for you.
- Rates of Airport Taxi Aceh - Ulee Lheu: Rp. 100,000
- Rates charter labi-labi (public transportation) from the
bus terminal - Ulee Lheu: Rp. 60,000
- Rates relay relay labi-labi - Ulee Lheu Rp2,000-Rp5,000
per person
Furthermore, to achieve Weh Island you can wade through the
port of Ulee Lheue in Aceh and then to the Port Balohan in Sabang. There are
two types of ferry boats rapidly with distance about 45 minutes, and the ferry
with the distance of 2 hours.
Rates ship port of Ulee Lheu Aceh to Sabang Port Balohan
Ship schedule Aceh - Sabang
The ship departure schedule of Ulee Lheu to Port Balohan
source:iloveaceh
Ticket prices Km Express Bahari
1. Economic (Non AC) Rp. 65,000
2. Executive (AC) Rp. 75,000
3. VIP (AC + Snack) Rp. 95,000
Expres schedule Bahari
Banda Aceh - Sabang 10:00 pm and 16:00 pm
Sabang - Banda Aceh 08.00 am and 14.30 pm
Ticket KM. Pulo Rondo
1. VIP Class-A: Rp. 100,000
2. VIP Class-B: Rp. 85,000
3. Executive Adults: Rp. 70,000
4. Executive Children: Rp. 45,000
KM schedule. Pulo Rondo
Banda Aceh - Sabang 09.00 am,
Sabang - Banda Aceh at 16.30 pm