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Daihappydai Says: I stayed for three nights at Dian Rana Bungalows, right on Lampu'uk beach and just 15km from central Banda Aceh. One morning I went for a long walk heading south down the beach, stopping for a coffee, and then heading back to the road to walk north and complete the circuit....
Daihappydai Says: Lampu'uk beach can get quite bust on the weekend as day trippers from Banda Aceh take advantage of the beautiful stretch of coastline. If you are staying in the area and want something a little more private, Momonk beach is the place to go. Starting from the road leading...
Scenic Backdrop of Lampu'uk Beach
Daihappydai Says: Lampu'uk Beach is approximately 15km from Banda Aceh. The north end has some stunning cliffs as a backdrop. During the week, the beach is almost deserted but it is a popular place for Banda Aceh residents on the weekend. The water is clean and the southern section is...
Daihappydai Says: In the park area on Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda, adjacent to the Aceh 'Thanks the World' site, are two more historical monuments. The first is a monument presented by the national government to Aceh commemorating the fight for freedom. The second is a replica of the first...
Daihappydai Says: The central pasar, right next door to the grand mosque is a hive of activity during the day - stalls overflowing with fresh fruit and other produce, and small shops selling clothing, toiletries, kitchen needs; you name it you can probably find it.In front of the pasar you...
Daihappydai Says: On the west side of Sungai Kreung Aceh, adjacent to Jalan Cut Meutia and less than five minutes walk from the cetral pasar and grand mosque, is a small newly built riverside promenade. The well kept gardens are called 'Taman Pembibitan Kreung Aceh'. There are wide paths...
Daihappydai Says: In my short time in Banda Aceh I spoke to several locals on the street. Everyone had a story to tell about the tsunami. And, without fail, everyone was grateful for the support Indonesia had received from other countries. Many would say 'That road was built by Australians'...
Daihappydai Says: The newly built Tsunami Museum houses many photos and video footage of the destruction wrought by the December 2004. There are stories from survivors and the entrance corridor of two high walls or water represents the tsunami itself.It is a chilling experience being reminded...
Daihappydai Says: The Kherkof in central Banda Aceh is a cemetery housing the remains of many Dutch soldiers who fought against the Acehnese. It suffered some damage during the tsunami and since then 50 wooden crosses have been erected as rememberance to those who had been buried there.It is...
Kapal Tsunami Lampulo - A Boat on the Roof
Daihappydai Says: A memorial of sorts is being built in Lampulo village, a 10 to 15 minute becak ride from central Banda Aceh, where a boat was pushed several kilometres inland by the 2004 tsunami and lodged itself on the roof of a house. The boat saved the life of 53 people who clambered...
Daihappydai Says: The force of the December 2004 tsunami pushed a huge power-generator vessel 4km inland where it still stands today. The Taman Educasi Sunami - Tsunami Education Park has recently been built adjacent to this vessel.The park contains some quite graphic images of the...
Street side!: Delicious juices and freshly cooked noodles
Daihappydai Says: Perhaps the cheapest way to eat in Banda Aceh is to do it like the locals. At dusk, food stalls are set up on many streets in central Banda Aceh. There are a range of eats - fish, chicken, rice, noodles, assorted vegetables along with delicious fresh juices. There are also...
The pade hotel restaurant: A bad bbq dinner
monelfie22 Says: I had really bad experience with pade hotel..i went with my family for a new year eve buffet dinner. We were promised for a bbq buffet with grilled lamb..however, the meats were cold, let alone tender, seafood were burnt, lousy services, only 1soda per person, food not being...
Daihappydai Says: The easiest way to get around Banda Aceh is by becak. I hired a becak to take me to see some of the tsunami memorial sites and other places of interest - starting at the Kherkoff i went to the Tsunami Education Park, Kapal Tsunami Lampulo (Boat in the Roof memorial), a local...
Banda Aceh to airport by bus for 1 $
ainau17 Says: hello, i found this info on how to get from B.Aceh to airport by bus for 10000 Rp only. please take note: Banda Aсeh -> AirPort10am, 11am, 14.30pm .price to the city is 10000Rp (=1USD)and AirPort-> Banda Aсeh : bus leaves few minutes after airplane lands....
Enjoying coffee with the locals
Daihappydai Says: Drinking coffee is a huge part of Acehnese life. All around Banda Aceh are coffee shops from little warung to large establishments. The coffee itself is very good quality - strong, sweet, black coffee was a favorite of mine.At many 'toko kopi' a plate of sweet treats will...
theo1006 Says: Having visited admiral Keumala Hayati's grave, of course one should also go to the fort that is connected with her life story. The fort is situated on a steep cliff of about 10 m high, a well-chosen location overlooking the bay of Malahayati harbour. The remaining...
theo1006 Says: The second of the three historic sites on the Malahayati road. It is the grave of a famous woman admiral. On a plaque at the site it says:“Keumala Hayati was a woman who commanded the Royal Acehnese Navy. She was also the chief of Royal Secret Intelligence Department and the...
Daihappydai Says: This is more of a memory than a tip. When I was walking around the Lampu'uk area, I came across a golf driving range. It was adjacent to the surf beach and seemed to be quite a strange recreational activity to have so far away from an urban area. Perhaps it is frequented by...
theo1006 Says: We make it a point to drop in at the tourist information office of a town we visit for the first time. The office of the Dinas Pariwisata Aceh (Provincial Tourism Department) is housed together with other government services. Did we come too early in the morning? The tourist...
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We did not see much activity at the research centre, but is was worth while to take in the view from the top of the adjoining escape building.In the hall we saw...
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Q: Hi, How do I get a bus from the airport to the city center? Are there many types of buses going to various destination from the...
A: yes, the cab also available there,.. and bus ,..and the price of bus not more than Rp.20.000 i guess.. direct to the city....i advise you to get more information in this...
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Banda Aceh recovered from the tsunami
Aceh is the most northern province on the island Sumatra. The Acehnese are a fiercely independent people. They have fought the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Japanese and the Indonesians who sought to...
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Lived through horror, but happy now to live life
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