Talk about tourism, Banda Aceh may not be as popular as Jogjakarta or Bali. The reason there are many, it could be sharia-imposed law there make tourists think twice to come. However, there are actually many mandatory tourist destinations of Banda Aceh that have extraordinary charm.

Moreover, the government continues to actively assist the development of local tourism, especially since they were hit by the tsunami disaster in 2004 ago. Here is a list of five mandatory tourist recommendations of Banda Aceh that should not be missed.

1.Tsunami Museum



The 2004 Tsunami disaster is one of the largest natural disasters ever to happen to Indonesia. The Tsunami Museum was established as a special tribute to those who lost their lives in the midst of the great waves that hit the province. This place is also useful as a vehicle for education and also your protection at any time tsunami re-occur.

The new arrivals will be greeted with a dark alley with running water, symbolizing the tsunami waves. You can also hear terrible screams and also the sound of water flow around.

On the second floor, you can see the rebuilding gallery, as well as the expression of the families of tsunami victims who lost or even reunited with loved ones. In addition there is also an earthquake simulation tool to remember the catastrophic natural disaster.

2.Baiturrahman Great Mosque



This place is a must to visit if you are in Banda Aceh. This is the main mosque in Aceh and was built by the Dutch Colonial Government in the 19th Century.

The mosque is still firmly established after the earthquake and tsunami disaster in 2004, until many people believe that this mosque received special protection from God. This place also became a special post for the victims and the center of the identification of the corpse.

Despite its long history, the Baiturrahman King Mosque complex has a beautiful architecture. Especially if you visit it at night, decorated with a stretch of lights are charming. It is worth noting that you should dress modestly when you are here, if you do not want to be considered harassing the traditions of local residents.

3.Gunongan Park



Gunongan Park is a symbol of love symbol of Sultan Iskandar Muda for his wife Putri Phang from Pahang, Malaysia. It is said that this place was originally established as a recreation area and a private bath for the princess.

The building consists of several narrow staircases and white tops. Reportedly deliberately designed like this to describe the hilly area in the place of origin of Princess Phang.

Next to Gunongan there is a Kandang Gunongan which became the final resting place of Sultan Iskandar Thani. He is the husband of Sri Ratu Syafiatuddin, Iskandar Muda's daughter. The tombstone here was built by his wife, who took over power and became the first female Sultan.

4.Floating PLTD



PLTD Apung is another place to commemorate the 2004 tsunami disaster. Here you can see the power station that had previously been swayed by the tsunami wave of Aceh.

According to information from various sources, this PLTD dragged up to 4 kilometers from where it came from. Now the PLTD Apung is left in its current position as a reminder of how big and terrible the power of the tsunami is.

Visitors who come here can go up and see the sights around.

5.State Museum of Banda Aceh



Banda Aceh State Museum or Aceh Museum is a place you can visit if you want to learn more about the culture of Aceh. Inside this museum you will find several collections of photographs and also memorabilia such as traditional woven fabrics, weapons of war, and also farm tools to see a unique two-headed bull shaped statue.

That was some of the recommendations of the mandatory tourist sites of Banda Aceh are abandoned while in the Veranda of Mecca.
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