Takengon City, Aceh

Takengon town located in the central highlands, is a tourist destination in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Such natural beauty is hidden because it is in the middle of the Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Famous natural tourist attraction there is the Sea Freshwater Lake, which became the pride of the community Takengon. The majority of community activities around the lake as fishermen. Fish Depik [Rasbora Tawarensis], is a typical lake fish freshwater marine Central Aceh.

Many domestic and foreign tourists who come to Takengon, visit and stay around Lake Sea Fresh. Besides attractions Lake Tawar, there are other tourist attractions in the city of Takengon, like Cave Princess Pukes, Abstinence eggplant, hot water bath wih Pesam, Hill Eggplant (Peak Khafi), Goa Loyang Koro, Beach phon, Beach Ketibung Memorial Race Traditional horse [Evant is usually done on the day of independence]. At least there are 20 attractions that can be visited in the city of Takengon. Especially with regard to race the racetrack, the jockey usually school-age children. They are naturally skilled and brave without using a saddle, wearing only shorts and a T-shirt with tight riding.

Native of Takengon is Gayo tribe. They are the descendants of Batak Karo in North Sumatra. Any regional language different from the language areas of Aceh's population in general. Takengon air cool with outstanding natural beauty, and is in the Central Highlands region. Commodities seed marketed in Takengon are commodities that come from the central highlands, such as Gayo coffee (arabica coffee) famous are exported to Japan, America and Europe, tomatoes, passion fruit, vegetables, corn, chili and potatoes. passion fruit, tomatoes, peppers, corn, vegetables, Gayo tangerines, avocados, tobacco and resin.


In order to achieve this location, can be reached from the two areas, 1). Banda Aceh, From the terminal in Banda Aceh could Travle [L300] a fee of 75,000 rupiah directly to Takengon. Traveling approximately 6-7 hours drive. 2). Via Medan, from polonia ride motorcycles or taxi towards the Gajahmada, fees for Ojeks Approximately Rp. 25000-30000, with Taxi could reach Rp. 45000-55000. Gajahmada street pretty much the bus company that provides transportation services to Takengon. Costs required for to Takengon of the terrain around Rp. 150.000 [Bus Rapid Stool 2: 1] I recommend riding CV. Kurnia. Why? The fleet recently, a safe, smooth and comfortable really.

Arriving at Takengon, quite a lot of cheap inns, with a price range Rp.80.000 - 150,000 per night, there is also a fairly expensive hotel, the price range of Rp. 250000-400000 [Ringgali].
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