Kerkhoff Peucut - Dutch Soldiers Graves in Aceh War

Kerkhoff Peucut is grave Dutch soldiers who were killed in Aceh War. This cemetery is spread in many parts of Indonesia. One of them is located in the city of Banda Aceh, and is now an interesting tourist attraction, especially for international travelers (especially tourists from the Netherlands). Kerkoff Peucut is a Dutch military cemetery located outside the Balanda the largest in the world. In Dutch history, the war in Aceh is the most bitter wars in excess of their bitter experience during the Napoleonic Wars.

As we know that the Kingdom of Aceh and its people are very persistent against the Dutch. This resistance resulted in quite a long time many victims on both sides. Evidence of this history can be found in the Dutch cemetery this Kerkhoff. Here was buried about 2000 Dutch soldiers, and among them soldiers from the Javanese, Batak, Ambon and some other tribes that joined the soldiers in the Dutch East Indies Army. Kerkoff Peucut still well cared for. Until now the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are very grateful to the people of Banda Aceh to treat with the cemetery tidy.

In the cemetery there Kerkhoff Peucut  General Kohler, also there is the tomb of the son of Sultan Iskandar Muda, namely Amat Popok, who committed adultery and sentenced to stoning.

Nature Reserve Janthoi

Natural attractions are located in the district Janthoi save a lot of the natural wealth of flora and fauna. In fact, with regard to the sustainability of ecosystems and global warming, Nature Reserve Janthoi become one of the "lungs" of the world.

Janthoi Nature Reserve area as a protected area of flora and fauna variety. Among them, pine forests, mampre, rose apple, gleum, bremen, lacquer, fig, amber, Medang, ebony, banyan, meranti, kandis, rambutan forest, tampu, ketapang, Medang fig, lungkup, look, mace, semiran, Sam, jenarai, kerakau, rengen, merbau, and others.

Diversity of fauna that can be found, among other gibbons, gibbon, clouded leopard, jungle cat, deer, antelope, deer, napu, elephants, forest goats, bears, anteaters, lemurs, kuao, and others.

To reach the Nature Reserve Janthoi, traveling from the city of Banda Aceh through land transportation (50 km). The best time to visit April to August (dry season) to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Marine park Banyak Islands

Marine park Banyak Islands, consists of 99 large and small islands, such as Balai island, Tuanku island, Nibung bay islands , and Bengkaru island. This park is a representative type of barrier coral reef, seagrass, mangroves, and lowland rain forest.

As the islands, the Banyak Island has a fairly extensive sea coast is also very long and beautiful. Banyak island beach is not inferior to Bali island. White sand is softer than Kuta Bali. Waving palm leaves that shade, beautify the atmosphere with a tropical beach scenery. Beautiful panorama of Sunset also waiting for you in the evening.

Banyak islands marine park, an area that has the potential diversity of coral reef ecosystems is high. This potential lies in the waters between the gulf coast Nibung, Bengkaru Island, and waters of the east, the south of the Tuanku island. On these waters there are other types of coral, including mushroom corals, reef needle, brain coral, leaf coral, fire coral, blue coral, coral sea fans and soft corals (bahar roots and sponges) is found in many parts of the valley of coral reef. If lucky, you can see marine mammals such as dugongs, dolphins and blue whales.

Banyak islands can only be achieved through a sea journey with a boat transportation. Can be reached from:

* Singkil (3-4 hours)
* Sibolga (9-12 hours)
* Nias (6-8 hours)
* Jamin Gulf (6-8 hours)

The easiest access to the Banyak islands of the City of Singkil, the capital of Aceh Singkil. Transportation to the Banyak islands with regular boat every Monday, Thursday and Friday. In addition passengers can also rent a boat or speed boat.

Mount Leuser National Park

Mount Leuser National Park is representative of coastal forest ecosystems, and tropical rain forest lowlands to the mountains. Almost the entire area covered by forest cover Dipterocarpaceae with several rivers and waterfalls. There is a rare and distinctive plant which leaves a giant umbrella (Johannesteijsmannia altifrons), Raflesia flowers (Rafflesia atjehensis and R. micropylora) and Rhizanthes zippelnii which is the largest flower with a diameter of 1.5 meters. In addition, there is a unique plant or plant strangler fig.

Mount Leuser National Park there are a variety of endangered species are protected, among others, introspect / orangutan (Pongo abelii), gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Sumatran rhinoceros (sumatrensis sumatrensis Dicerorhinus), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), forest goats (Capricornis sumatraensis), hornbill (Buceros bicornis), sambar deer (Cervus unicolor), and cats (Prionailurus sumatrana bengalensis).

The specialty of the Mount Leuser National Park is a very dense forest, typical of coastal forests and tropical rain forests. Inside the park there are several rivers, lakes, hot springs, canyons, and waterfalls. Natural ecosystems are very beautiful and diverse, covering the lowlands (coast) to the mountains.

Some sites / attractions to visit:

Mount Leuser. Climbing and hiking.

Gurah. See and enjoy the scenery, valleys, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls, observing animals and plants such as flowers Raflesia, orangutans, birds, snakes and butterflies.

Bohorok. Orangutan rehabilitation place and the nature of panoramas of the river, camping and bird watching.

Sekundur. Camping, caving and observing animals.

Ketambe and Suak Belimbing. The study of primates and other wildlife that comes home and library research.

Kluet. Boating on the rivers and lakes, trekking in coastal forests and caving. This area is the habitat of the Sumatran tiger.

River rafting on Alas. Rafting of Gurah-Muara Situlen-wave for three days.

Weh Island Marine Park Sabang

Weh Island, is flanked by coral reefs and beautiful life. This island is a park that is often overlooked. Located at the westernmost island of the archipelago of Indonesia. Located at the entrance to the Strait of Malacca. Many yachts and cruise ships to visit and enjoy the scenery.

Beautiful beaches and unspoiled marine park is breathtaking, a magnet and haven for foreign and domestic tourists who like to dive. Experienced divers and dive instructors ready to offer a variety of dive sites such as Gapang Beach, Beach Rubiah, and Iboih Beach, famous for the beauty of the underwater park.

In Weh Island Marine Park there are many different types, shapes, and colors of hard coral and soft coral. These corals form reefs that attract clusters to be enjoyed, among other Lupas coral, coral deer, and rock chips. This park has the potential of marine natural attractions as diverse as the various types of reef fish, colorful coral reef formations are very beautiful and attractive. In addition, there are underwater caves.

If you have been to Weh Island Marine Park, you can perform a variety of nature activities, like surfing, boat ride, swimming, fishing, and diving to enjoy the natural beauty of the sea. You can see the diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.