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Blang Ulam Beach

Blang Ulam Beach Aceh Besar, Pristine White Sand Beach in Aceh

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Blang Ulam beach is one of the most beautiful tourist attraction in Aceh Besar. Blang Ulam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in Aceh. With the view of the hills and mountain offer great and nice view for the visitor. The beach is located in the east coast of Great Aceh regency and it can be reached by car or other transportation from Banda Aceh.

Blang Ulam beach is a unique beach with the growth of trees on the sea water. The vast white sand with beautiful hillside views make this beach really amazing. Indeed in Aceh Besar regency is famous with its beauty of the beaches with its white sand, this Blang Ulam beach is one of them.

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This beach has clear water, so it can be seen clearly into the sea and the various types of coral reefs. This such of the beach are rarely found elsewhere. The natural panorama makes this beach become one of the most beautiful tourist attraction in Aceh Besar. Moreover, this beach is located afar away from the atmosphere of the city makes this beach calm and quiet.

At the evening there’s also interesting to see. When the sunset, the red sunlight disperse perfectly in the sea of this beach. This also has become one of the attractions for the visitor plus the calm of the sea makes this beach a suitable place for relax.

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This beach is not only beautiful and clean but there are also has various marine biota. Many reef fish in this sea make this sea perfect place for fishing. Other activities beside of fishing you can do is swimming and snorkeling. But you have to provide or bring your own snorkel equipment because this beach has no snorkel facilities. In addition, beside the activities above you can also camping here. After you get any fish if you like fishing you can make grilled fish here while camping with your friends.

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All this the beauty of white sandy beach, marine life in clear water you can see and the activities that you can do in this beach of most beautiful tourist attraction in Aceh Besar will provide exotic and alluring and also make us happy.

Seulawah Golf Course

Padang Seulawah Golf Course Provide Challenges to All Golfers

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Seulawah Golf course is one of the golf course in Aceh, Indonesia. There are so many world class golf courses have been developed and located in Indonesia. Some of the world class golf courses in Indonesia have been designed by world class designers.

Padang Seulawah golf courses is one of the golf courses in Indonesia located in Aceh province. Padang Seulawah has 9 holes golf course. Actually it has 18 holes whereas another still under development.

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Padang Seulawah Golf Course situated along the nice beach, on the shores of picturesque lakes, near the sea, on ocean view with beautiful view of the hills and mountains. The experience you will find in the courses are extraordinary. Well maintained golf courses, great view will keep you playing on.

the Seulawah golf course located about 30 minutes from Banda Aceh by car or 45 minutes from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Blang Bintang, Aceh Besar. The golf course located in Aceh Besar regency exactly before Lhoknga beach and Lampuuk Beach. this beach is very strategic place on the edge of the city of Banda Aceh, so that this beach easy to reach by visitor. The beaches are beautiful white sandy beach and it very well known for surfing and kitesurfing beach.

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Positioned along magnificent west coast with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Padang Seulawah Golf Course absolutely green. The blend of the natural beauty and the freshness of mountainous weather, the challenging hills view make this golf course very attractive golf course.

The Padang Seulawah Golf Course set in an environment of very mature, tall trees with the introduction of lakes and features, including newly designed and constructed greens all of which add the beauty of the course. It is a course that will provide challenges to all golfers of all skill levels.

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The greens are designed to provide a good putting surface without severe undulations. That will give golfers enough variety and challenges to enjoy a good game of golf.

Cut Nyak Dhien

Cut Nyak Dhien Museum, A Former House of Famous Indonesian Woman Freedom Fighter from Aceh

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Cut Nyak Dhien was a famous woman freedom fighter in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial era. Cut Nyak Dhien is one of the persistent heroes against the Dutch. She was born in the era of Aceh Kingdom in 1848 in Lampadang and died in Sumedang, West Java on November 6th, 1908. Cut Nyak Dhien previously married to Ibrahim Lamnga who then died during the battle against the Dutch in Gle Arum in 1878. This make Cut Nyak Dhien overflowing his anger and determined to destroy the Dutch.

In 1880, Cut Nyak Dhien remarried to Teuku Umar who is one of the national hero also. Her activities were very embarrassing the dutch who finally burnt down her house. Cut Nyak Dhien and Teuku Umar fought together against the Dutch. But in 1899 Teuku Umar died while attacked Meulaboh.

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The government later built a replica of Cut Nyak Dhien Museum filled with Acehnese artifacts and various possessions of Cut Nyak Dhien. The Cut Nyak Dhien Museum now stands in the original place in Lampisang village. Lampisang village is located on Banda Aceh – Meulaboh street at km 12 or about 6 kilometer to the west of Banda Aceh.

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After her husband Teuku Umar died in the battle, Cut Nyak Dhien at that time was old and only fought alone against the Dutch without the her husband. Cut Nyak Dhien was finally arrested and brought to Banda Aceh. But the existence of Cut Nyak Dhien in Banda Aceh makes the spirit of struggle of the people of Aceh, so then she thrown to Sumedang.

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In order to remembering the Cut Nyak Dhien, her name is now immortalized  at Cut Nyak Dhien Airport, Nagan Raya, Cut Nyak Dhien Nursing Academy, Navy Warship KRI Cut Nyak Dhien and also her name is immortalized in the Indonesian currency of 10.000 in 1998 and also in various cities streets in Indonesia.

Oman Mosque

Oman Mosque Banda Aceh, Al Makmur Grand Mosque Great Architecture

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Al Makmur Grand Mosque or very well known as Oman Mosque is one of the mosque located in Banda Aceh city. This mosque located very strategic, precisely only 5 minutes walk from the Governor’s Office Of Aceh and about 8 minutes by car from Baiturrahman Grand Mosque Banda Aceh. This mosque also can be reach from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport by taxi approximately 25 minutes.

This Oman Mosque has great architecture which is middle east style. The mosque has a floor area of more than 1600 square meters and it built on a land area of less than one hectare. The mosque has one dome and two towers. Inside of this mosque is also a lot of calligraphy of verse of Qur’an that can be seen in the wall of the mosque.

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The beauty of this Oman Mosque architecture makes this mosque very unique mosque in Banda Aceh. Many people in Banda Aceh or Aceh Besar chose this mosque as a place for marriage. After the marriage finish most of them take the wedding picture in this mosque especially in the back of the mosque side because there is a beautiful view between two mosque’s umbrellas.

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At the time of the earthquake and tsunami in December 2004, this Oman Mosque was damaged. But after the earthquake and tsunami the mosque was rebuilt with the help of the Sultanate of Oman, namely Sultan Qabus Bin Said.

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With the help of the Sultanate of Oman, this mosque rebuilt with the middle east architecture and became well known as Oman Mosque until now. The Great Mosque of Al Makmur that located in Lamprit now is one of the pride mosque for the people of Banda Aceh. This mosque is very clean and very convenient for visitors who want to pray in this mosque.

Kerkhof Peucut

Kerkhof Peucut, A Dutch Soldier Graveyard In Aceh, The Largest Overseas Dutch Cemetery

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Kerkhof Peucut is the burial of the Dutch soldiers who died in Aceh during Peucut war. It about 2.200 Dutch soldiers were buried in this graveyard including General Kohler. All the name of the soldiers and when they died can be seen at the gateway to the Kerkhof Peucut.

The Kerkhof Peucut is located beside of the Tsunami Museum which located strategically in the center of Banda Aceh city that easy to reach by car or taxi.

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This Kerkhof is one of Ducth herritage in Banda Aceh. According to the history, in Aceh war in 1873, General Kohler was shot dead in Aceh Peucut war in front of Baiturrahman Great Mosque on April 14th, 1873 and brought to Batavia (the name used in colonial era for Jakarta) and buried there. in May 19th, 1978, the government of Netherlands cooperated with government of Indonesia and Aceh provincial government brought back the corpse skeleton of the General Kohler to Aceh and buried in Kerkoff Peucut in Banda Aceh with military ceremony. At this time, the historical monument where General Kohler shot can be seen in front of Baiturrahman Great Mosque in the eastern.

Kerkhof Peucut is a proof of the history of Acehnese brave struggle against the Dutch colonialist while tried to control Aceh. In this burial there are 4 General. At the time of the tsunami on December 2004, Kerkhof is one of the badly affected.

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Currently Kerkhof Peucut is take care by the city government of Banda Aceh. It can be seen in the area of graveyard very clean and there are many flowers planted in front of the gate. Kerkoff Peucut is a little visitors who visit this place. Generally, only the tourists who love history both from domestic or foreign who visit this place.

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This graveyard is one of Dutch soldier burial where other cemeteries can be found in various locations in Aceh somewhat difficult to identify. This Kerkhof Peucut area is about 3.5 hectares and it is the biggest Dutch cemetery in the world outside of Netherlands.

Geurutee Peak, A Hilltop Sea Canyon With Beautiful Indian Ocean Views

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Geurutee Peak is the hilltop of the mountain located in Aceh Jaya regency. Gurutee is often used as a place to stop on the way to Banda Aceh or Meulaboh. This place also one of tourist attraction in Aceh Jaya because it offer beautiful view of the Ocean and the beautiful islands from the top of the Geurutee mountain.

Gurutee peak is located approximately 76 kilometers from Banda Aceh city and about one and half hour trip from Banda Aceh. Approximately 2 hours drive if you depart from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Aceh Besar. The Gurutee peak is located on the border between Aceh Besar regency and Aceh Jaya regency.

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The condition of the road to the Geurutee is quite good because the road was built by USAID and other international aid after the tsunami hit Aceh on December 2004 ago. But if you are riding a motorcycle from the city of Banda Aceh or usually foreign tourist rent a motorbike in Lhoknga Beach and riding to Gurutee, you are encouraged to be extra careful because the road is steep inclines.

Gurutee peak is a protected forest area and part of Ulu Masen forest which is known as the world’s lung in Aceh. Gurutee is face to the Indian Ocean, so the visitors can see the blue sea directly from the top of the peak. The visitors can also see from the top the white sandy beaches and 2 islands, this islands also surrounded by the white sandy beaches.

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In the top of this peak there are many cafes for the tourists. The tourists can relax in this cafes while enjoy the natural scenery. There are many culinary can be easily found here. In the Durian and Rambutan fruit season, the tourist can easily find it here.

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In Geurutee peak there are also various types of monkeys, but this monkeys are accustomed to interact with the tourists every day. In the afternoon the tourists can also see the sunset, the sunset here is really beautiful moment while the sun goes down behind the ocean along with the cafes lights that make the best view.

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Banda Aceh Pulau Weh Ferry Port, Banda Aceh to Sabang Harbor

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The Banda Aceh Pulau Weh ferry port is the only gateway to Weh Island. Sabang is the city center of Weh Island, one of the island which is located not far from Banda Aceh City. For those of you who love marine tourism, Weh Island holds a lot of charm that is worth to visit and not to miss.

For those of you who want to take a vacation the easy way, you just need to book a Sabang Pulau Weh tour package or Pulau Weh diving and enjoy the journey. Let’s see the package below:

Banda Aceh – Sabang Weh Island Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
Pulau Weh Diving Package, Sabang Weh Island Dive Trip Price With Resort, Scuba Diving Sites, Season & Best Time

The Ferry Port to Pulau Weh from Banda Aceh

The journey to Weh Island starts from Ulee Lheu Harbor, Banda Aceh. If you take a fast ferry, it takes about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, if you take a slow ferry, it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Ulee Lheue Port is a ferry port to Weh Island for both passengers and goods.

Ulee Lheue Port can be reached by public transportation from Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport or Batoh bus terminal. You can also rent a car in Aceh if your ferry departs in the afternoon or choose transportation from transport from Banda Aceh airport.

The Ferry Port to Banda Aceh from Pulau Weh

Balohan Harbor is located on Weh Island as the only passenger entry point to Sabang City. Of course, the port plays an important role in increasing tourist visits and logistics distribution on Weh Island. Based on past history, the port has been the most important gateway to Sabang, surpassing Singapore, for two consecutive centuries.

Historically, Sabang was known for its harbor from the 19th to the early 20th century. At that time, large ships from Europe, Africa and Asia were still frequent visited to Weh Island. Even the Dutch are known to have established Kolen Station in Sabang Bay.

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Currently, Sabang Harbor is also often visited by luxury cruise ships. Sabang is a favorite destination for cruise ship as one of the islands with beautiful beaches. Tourists who stop by from the cruise ship will be welcomed with traditional Acehnese dance complete with a number of other attractions. This is done to attract tourist attention while introducing Aceh’s culture to the world.

Ferry Schedule

There are two types of ferry that carry passengers to Pulau Weh, fast boats and slow boats. Both ferry have their own schedules. You can see the schedule of ferry departures from Banda Aceh to Sabang and from Sabang to Banda Aceh on our page below:

Pulau Weh Ferry Schedule, Slow & Express Fast Ferry Timetable to Sabang Weh Island from & to Banda Aceh Ulee Lheue

Ferry Ticket Price

For those of you who want to get to Weh Island quickly you can choose a fast ferry and otherwise if you want to save money then you can choose a slow ferry where the rates are quite affordable. For the cost of ferry tickets to Pulau Weh ferry port you can see on our page below:

Pulau Weh Ferry Ticket Price

How to Book the Ferry Ticket

Booking a ferry ticket to Pulau Weh ferry port is quite easy where there are several option. You can book via online booking, visit the counter in the harbor or order through a ticket sales agent. To find out more details on how to book ferry tickets to Sabang, you can read on our following page:

How to Book Ferry Ticket to Pulau Weh

Things to do in Pulau Weh

After you arrive to Sabang from the Pulau Weh ferry port, you can immediately find the best things to do in Pulau Weh, enjoying the culinary delights, or enjoying marine tourism. Here are some exciting things to do on Weh Island:

  • 1. Snorkeling

Snorkeling is the main activity among domestic tourists. For foreign tourists, diving in Sabang is the main activity. Want to swim with hundreds of fish, here is more information that you can see:

Snorkeling in Pulau Weh Island | Best Snorkeling Spot in Weh Island (Sabang Island) Aceh
  • 2. Fishing

Fishing in Weh Island offers the thrill of fishing to catch fish. There are many best fishing locations on Sabang Island that are perfect for bottom fishing techniques, jigging, trolling and popping. Weh Island is one of the best fishing spots in Indonesia that you should try. For those of you who want to fish in the open water in Sabang, here is the package:

Rondo Island & Weh Island Fishing Package 4 Days 3 Nights
  • 3. Dolphin Watching

Dolphin watching is an activity to see dolphins in the waters off Sabang. This attraction is very exciting where there are dozens to hundreds of dolphins swimming towards the boat and jumping beautifully. For those of you who want to try, you can book the package below:

Sabang Pulau Weh Dolphin Watching Tour
  • 4. Adventure

For those of you who love adventure, Sabang and Aceh offer tons of places for adventurers ranging from trekking to hiking. Here are the trips you can choose to try adventure trips in Aceh and Sabang:

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Best Tourist Destinations in Pulau Weh

There are several tourist destinations in Sabang that must be visited. You don’t need to worry about the charm of each place, guaranteed not to disappoint.

  • 1. Iboih Beach

The beach, located in Iboih Village, also known as Teupin Layeu by the locals. This beach area is a fairly popular natural destination in Aceh, especially for tourists who are travelling to Weh Island. You can enjoy the beautiful beach scenery, complete with white sand and clear sea water.

Iboih Beach Pulau Weh (Sabang) Aceh: Island Marine Tourism Centre

This beach is also the main route to get to Rubiah Island. The beach area is surrounded by protected forest which makes the surrounding atmosphere more comfortable. Iboih Beach is suitable for tourists who want to feel calm by avoiding the crowds.

You will not only enjoy the beauty of Iboih Beach with your eyes, but there are some exciting activities that can be done. The sea waves on this beach tend to be calm, making it suitable for snorkeling. Moreover, you can see various types of fish and coral reefs, the beauty of the Rubiah Sea Garden is quite popular.

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In addition, there is also an active volcano under the coastal waters. This volcanic eruption in the Pleistocene era made Weh Island separate from the mainland of Sumatra Island. Please note that the word ‘weh’ in Aceh language means ‘move’. That means Weh Island is an island that moved or separated.

  • 2. Zero Kilometer Indonesia Monument

A Pulau Weh ferry port will be a waste if you don’t visit the Zero Kilometer Indonesia Monument. This monument marks the zero point of Indonesia. The location is not far from Iboih Beach, approximately 29 kilometers from the center of Sabang City. You can capture the moment at the monument as evidence of a trip to Indonesia’s zero point.  The Zero Kilometer Monument has an important role, because every distance calculation in Indonesia must start from that point. The monument also serves as a symbol of the unity of Indonesia as a vast archipelago.

  • 3. Rubiah Beach

Rubiah Beach is located on Rubiah Island, one of the closest islands to Weh Island. It is located approximately 350 meters from Iboih Beach. The travel route to Rubiah Beach can only be accessed through Iboih Beach. Rubiah Island is a beautiful island with beauty and an area of 2,600 hectares including marine park. This place is also known for its underwater beauty, you can see various marine life. For underwater nature lovers, Rubiah Island is the perfect place to visit.

If the easternmost part of Indonesia has Raja Ampat as a paradise of underwater natural beauty, then Rubiah Island is a paradise in the westernmost part of Indonesia. The word Rubiah is taken from the name of a person whose grave is right on the island, whose full name is Cut Nyak Rubiah.  Although the island is uninhabited, you can find small stalls selling food and drinks. In addition, the island is always crowded with visitors, both local and foreign tourists.

  • Pantai Sumur Tiga

Sumur Tiga Beach is one of the many enchanting beaches in Pulau Weh. The location is in Ie Meulee Village, Sukajaya District, Sabang. You can see the charm of the beach which is equipped with white sand and turquoise blue sea. The gentle waves make this location suitable for healing and refreshing.

Sumur Tiga Beach: Best Pulau Weh’s Beach for relax & sunrise view

The name Sumur Tiga was given because there are three freshwater wells at the location. The wells have fresh water springs despite their location on the beach. However, currently the three wells are no longer functioning so they are only considered part of the historical heritage.

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That’s a brief explanation of the Pulau Weh ferry port, which is the main gateway of Indonesia’s westernmost natural tourism. So, which Sabang tourist sites are the most interesting to visit according to you.

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Pulau Weh Alcohol Drink & Dining on Sabang, Weh Island, Aceh

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Pulau Weh alcohol drink is forbidden in according to Sharia Law, but some of restaurant has informal approval to serve alcoholic drink to only non-muslim or tourists. It’s not allowed to sell to local people. There are not so many restaurant or café serve the alcohol, only few of them.

Pulau Weh is located off the coast of Banda Aceh part of Aceh Province precisely at the northernmost tip of Sumatra Island. it take about 45 minutes by ferry to Pulau Weh or 1 hour 45 minutes by regular ferry. To get to Pulau Weh, you may take a flight to Sultan Iskandar Muda International airport and take a Banda Aceh airport shuttle to Ulee Lheue ferry port or you may also rent a car in Banda Aceh. the ferry will take you to Balohan Harbor in Sabang. You can take a transport in Pulau Weh to get to destination you are planning to go.

Pulau Weh is the westernmost island in Indonesia. It is popular as one of the best place to dive in Indonesia and the best dive sites in Sumatra. Aceh is autonomous region in Indonesia where it has own laws based on Sharia or Islamic law. You can see the impose of the law where woman wear hijabs, modest clothing and forbid of drinking alcohol. In Aceh, sharia law is not strictly enforced for tourist or non-muslim.

Pulau Weh is extremely tropical paradise and also one of the best diving destination where it underwater attraction are diverse, you never seen before. But unlike Bali where party, endless beer and nightclub. Pulau Weh is more about diving, snorkeling, fishing, adventure and relaxing place. Pulau Weh nightlife is different where Pulau Weh alcohol wasn’t that much. Most of people are going to be at 22.00 or 23.00. So they can wake up earlier either for diving or snorkeling in Pulau Weh.

Exploring underwater is wonderful things to do in Pulau Weh. The visibility is awesome and species variety are impressive. Find out more about Pulau Weh diving package below:

Pulau Weh Diving Package, Sabang Weh Island Dive Trip Price With Resort, Scuba Diving Sites, Season & Best Time

If you are adventurous traveler, you may check other offers below:

Banda Aceh – Sabang Weh Island Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
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Pulau Weh is a great place for holiday away from the crowd. There are beautiful beaches on Pulau Weh, stunning Pulau Weh waterfall and delicious local Pulau Weh foods to eat. There are many restaurant in Pulau Weh or other places to hanging out in Pulau Weh for dining or having nice Aceh coffee or Aceh noodles. But most of them didn’t serve Pulau Weh alcohol or beer. It’s not a party place with loud music. Only few of them that has karaoke or live music.

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Pulau Weh Foods & Cuisine: 10 Best Culinary & Dishes in Sabang, Weh Island, Aceh to eat

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Visiting Pulau Weh Aceh is incomplete if you don’t taste the typical Pulau Weh foods in Sabang. Hunting for Sabang specialties foods is one of the interesting tourist activities to do when you are on this island. There are many delicious rows of typical Weh Island culinary that you should try. The cuisine and dishes on this island have their own characteristics and different from other regions. This culinary delicacy on Sabang Island is a recommendation for some tourists who like culinary tours.

You have a plan to visit Pulau Weh, take a glimpse at Sabang Pulau Weh holiday package and other interesting trip including Pulau Weh diving & Pulau Weh fishing trip below:

Banda Aceh – Sabang Weh Island Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
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Pulau Weh or also called Sabang Island is famous for its marine tourism and beautiful beaches. In addition, tourists can also enjoy typical culinary with a variety of dishes offered in Sabang. If you are interested in tasting culinary in Pulau Weh, here are 10 delicious dishes that you can try when you go on a tour in Sabang, Weh Island:

  • 1. Octopus Satay

Octopus Satay is one of the most popular dishes in Pulau Weh. You can enjoy this satay with peanut sauce. The meat is chewy and this satay is usually enjoyed with Lontong (packed rice). You can also enjoy this satay at Sabang Culinary Tourism Park and Sabang Fair area.

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  • 2. Jalak Noodles

Jalak Noodles Pulau Weh is a Sabang specialty of noodles cooked in gravy and served with pieces of meat, bean sprouts and boiled eggs. This dish is popular with locals and tourists alike.

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  • 3. Mie Pingsun

Pingsun noodles is one of Pulau Weh foods specialties, served with a variety of seafood such as squid, shrimp and fish. In addition to seafood, this dish is also served with vegetables.

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  • 4. Fruit Salad Zero Kilometer

Fruit Salad Zero Kilometer is one of the typical fruit salad made from various fruits, palm sugar, chili, peanuts and sambal from sago fruit. You can enjoy this fruit salad when you visit Zero Kilometer Indonesia Monument.

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  • 5. Klah Island Salad

Klah Island Salad is one of the Pulau Weh foods you can taste in Sabang when you head to Iboih, precisely at the Cot Batree roadside stall where it is known as the place to see Klah Island from the top of the hill. From here you can clearly see the island while enjoying the salad and the view of the island. Klah Island salad is served with Acehnese chili sauce.

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  • 6. Seudap Noodles

Mie Sedap is not a brand of instant noodles from Mie Sedap, Mie Seudap Sabang is a different dish and the name of a culinary. It is located on Jalan Perdagangan Sabang. These noodles are made from flour and eggs without preservatives. These delicious noodles are usually served with meat, celery and chicken soup.

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  • 7. Aceh Noodles

Aceh Noodles is a typical Aceh noodle dish. The yellow noodles are cooked with beef or also with various seafood such as squid, crab and shrimp.

  • 8. Italian Pasta

You can enjoy exquisite Italian pasta on Weh Island. This pasta is made using traditional recipes from the Emilian region of Italy. You can enjoy this Italian pasta at Bixio Café Sabang or in Freddies Restaurant.

  • 9. Pulau Weh Seafood

Pulau Weh Seafood is very delicious, cooked with barbecue then eaten with rice, major vegetables and dipped in soy sauce with special spices. You can choose seafood such as snapper, grouper, squid and so on. You can enjoy this culinary at Iboih Beach or also at the Café on Rubiah Island.

  • 10. Aceh Curry

Aceh curry is one of the culinary specialties in Sabang and Aceh in general. You can taste this curry at the stall in front of the Sabang Great Mosque. This special curry is worth a try. You will definitely enjoy the taste.

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Thus 10 typical Pulau Weh foods and culinary delights that you can try when you visit and travel to this island.

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Gapang Beach Pulau Weh, A Shady White Sand Beach & Closest to Macro Dives Site in Sabang, Weh Island

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Gapang Beach Pulau Weh is one of the white sand beaches in Pulau Weh, Aceh and a shady beach with trees on the beach. This beach is a very beautiful beach where you can feel the relaxed and calm atmosphere. It is located in the western part of Weh Island or about 17 kilometers from Sabang city. Gapang does offer a very calm beach where you can find coral reefs near the beach and close to a macro dive site where you can see many macro marine life under the sea by diving. There are several scuba diving operators on this beach with cozy bungalows and restaurants. In addition, you can also find good snorkeling spots not far from the beach.

Gapang Beach Pulau Weh is located in Iboih Village which is one of the famous beaches in Sabang among tourists because of its white sand and clear sea water, comfortable environment, shallow water and close to diving spots in Pulau Weh. The beach has calm sea water throughout the year which is perfect for swimming. If you are interested in visiting this beach or doing activities on this beach you can choose the Sabang Pulau Weh vacation packages or diving trip that we offer below:

Banda Aceh – Sabang Weh Island Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
Pulau Weh Diving Package, Sabang Weh Island Dive Trip Price With Resort, Scuba Diving Sites, Season & Best Time

In addition to the stunning scenery, Gapang Beach also has many restaurants and accommodation near the beach. After doing tourist activities such as snorkeling, diving, swimming you can immediately return to the hotel or find a meal at a restaurant. There are several scuba diving operators on this beach with international standards so that tourists who visit this beach generally come from Europe, America, Singapore and Australia. Local tourists just walking around the beach and swimming.

Things to do in Gapang Beach

  • 1. Scuba Diving

Gapang Beach has some fantastic dive sites and a famous dive site on Weh Island. The famous dive sites on this beach are Gapang House Reef and Limbo Gapang. The Gapang House Reef dive site is a shallow dive site with beautiful coral formations. Here you can see many anemone fish and various types of rare fish such as devil ray fish, eagle ray, leaf scorpion fish, and various types of stingrays. For underwater photography enthusiast, this spot is one of the best and also popular among macro lovers. Limbo Gapang dive site is perfect for beginner divers. Here you can see many moray eels, hard corals, anemones, schools of barracuda, and a wide variety of underwater life that you have never seen before.

  • 2. Snorkeling

For those of you who want to do snorkeling in Pulau Weh, you can also snorkel at Gapang Beach. You can rent snorkeling equipment on this beach such as life jackets, fins and masks. By snorkeling you will see a lot of diversity of fish and coral reefs especially at the end spot of this beach.

  • 3. Swimming

This beach is perfect for swimming and playing in the sand. The beach is not too crowded so it is easy for visitors to swim and relax on the beach. For family travelers, you can swim in the shallow end. For those of you who can’t swim, you can rent a buoy at this beach.

  • 4. Wacthing Sunset

Gapang Beach is one of the best places to see the sunset in Pulau Weh. You will be treated to a stunning sunset view with golden colors. Coupled with the blue and clear sea background and hills with shady trees add to the beauty and atmosphere that is so mesmerizing. At night the atmosphere is quite beautiful with lights on the beach.

  • 5. Kayaking

One of the interesting things to do on this white sand beach is kayaking. By kayaking you will enjoy the view of the blue sea and the view of the beach with shady trees.

How to get to Gapang Beach

If this is your first time visiting the beach, after arriving in Banda Aceh either by plane via Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport or by bus from Medan via Batoh Terminal you can directly book transportation from Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport with a travel time of 35 minutes to Ulee Lheue Port Banda Aceh or about 18 minutes from Batoh bus terminal. After that you can take a fast ferry to Pulau Weh with a travel time of 45 minutes to get to Pulau Weh. Upon arrival at Balohan Harbor, you can take a public minibus or also rent a car in Pulau Weh with us. The direction to Gapang Beach is the same as the route to Zero Kilometer Indonesia Monument where you will reach this beach in 40 minutes.

Other Popular Beaches in Weh Island

Gapang Beach is one of the tourist destinations in Sabang, Weh Island. This beach is very popular with many tourists. This beach is perfect for tourists who want to relax quietly and under the shady trees on the beach. For those who like fishing, you can also try ultralight fishing on the pier in front of Gapang Resort.