Banda Aceh is one of the special cities with the application of Islamic Shari'a, because almost all of its inhabitants are Muslim and only a small number of non-Muslims live there. But the circumstance of non-Muslim as minority does not necessarily make them discriminated, in fact they live side by side in mutual respect in diversity of belief
Since Aceh received special authority to implement sharia law and the law has become a positive law that applies in Aceh. The enactment of the application of Shari'a law, it automatically make Aceh became one of the sharia tourist destinations. That's what make domestic and foreign tourists interested. We can see that the number of tourists visiting Banda Aceh increase year by year.
As one of the cities of sharia tourist destinations, Banda Aceh certainly must prepare it by improving the quality of human resources, community culture, regional tourism products and tourist accommodation.
Banda Aceh certainly could provide so many halal restaurant so there is no reason for Muslim not to be able to enjoy culinary pleasures in Banda Aceh, a place of engagement is easily accessible and so easy to find so that tourists don't need to worry about missing worship time when traveling, of course the thing that must be concerned is the security of accommodation for Muslim tourists. Not only that, tourism has also been supported by many bureau services and tour guides.
Sharia tourism is not only for Muslim tourists but of course non-Muslim tourists can also enjoy Islamic ethical services. Because actually sharia tourism is not only limited to the existence of pilgrimage and religious tourist attractions, but also includes the availability of supporting facilities, such as restaurant and lodging / hotels that provide halal food and prayer places.
Sharia tourism is actually not much different in terms of services, tourism products and destinations with tourism in general as long as those things do not contradict with Islamic values and ethics.
Banda Aceh is expected to continue in improving and giving full attention to the potential of sharia tourism and become an alternative to conventional tourism, so that more tourists and domestic tourists will be interested to visit, especially Muslims in various parts of the world.
