With the help of Andi Abdussalam, Aceh endorses Sabang

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Aceh is one of the 34 provinces in Indonesia, rich in tourism possibilities which could be rightly endorsed as a popular foreign tourist destination in the western part of the country.

Aceh tourism objects are not less interesting than those of other Indonesian cities. In spite of the heartbreaking history of the tsunami in 2004, the natural disaster has made the attraction even fascinating of visitors to get closer to nature and the city of Aceh.

Famous for its natural beauty and beaches, Aceh is surrounded by Indian Ocean and Malacca Straits. The amazing beauty often lures visitors to visit the place repeatedly. There are not only beaches but other interesting places that are equally appealing to explore.

The government carries on introducing facilities and infrastructure in all tourist areas with an effort to make the guests feel comfortable. In Aceh province, there are thousands of tourism destinations, comprising 426 natural tourism sites, 268 cultural tourism areas, and 114 special interest tourism places.

Sabang is among the interesting tourism destinations. Visitors can swim, snorkel, or dive in Sabang and see amazing sea creatures, starting right from the colorful dory fish and the playful dolphin to the grand whale shark. Sabang can be the icon of Aceh tourism.

Sabang is based on Weh Island and is the gateway to the western tip of Indonesia. The Weh Island or Pulau Weh itself is the main as well as the largest island that is separated from the mainland of Aceh by the Bengal Strait.

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