The capital of Aceh Province is famous as the Serambi Mekkah. Â This city is related to Qanun or Islamic Sharia Laws. Â This is due to history that happened at the past. The existence of Islamic kingdoms that stood here at that time. Â So this is what forms the characteristics of Banda Aceh city until today.
Time passes so quickly. Â Without realizing it, it has been 15 years since the Tsunami disaster occurred in Serambi Mekkah. This disaster do not make the Acehnese surrender to build the city. Â However, Aceh has been more advanced than before, after the downturn hit this city.
Banda Aceh is famous with its historical tourism. Â There are many amazing historical tourist destinations. Â Besides that, the more interesting thing about this city is the stunning natural beauty of Aceh. Â The city has many hidden natural attractions. Â And of course these places are really beautiful. Â It is highly recommended for travelers to visit here. Â In order to enjoy the amazing sensation of nature.
Pucoek Krueng Raba.
Pucoek Krueng Raba is a tourist destination in the form of the lhoknga forest which is very popular now. Â There are many amazing green plants. Â So that the upstream area becomes beautiful. Beside that, we can enjoy the beautiful view of the rice fields. Â And in this forest we can also go along the Raba river from downstream to upstream by boat.
Pekan Bilui Waterfall
This waterfall is located on the Seunong Bata Doeng river. Â Here we can enjoy the freshness of the waterfall. Â And the activity that can be done is fishing in the downstream area of the waterfall. Â There are many beautiful fish here. Â We can also climb the stairs to the top of the waterfall and find a small meadow known as Rimbun Asmara.
Lhok Eumpe Hill
This hill is located in Gampong Nusa Lhoknga. Â At the top of this hill we can enjoy the savanna and the beautiful scenery of the hill. Â There are yellowish green coconut and plantation trees during the harvest season. Â The challenging activity we can do is camping on this hill. Â We can feel the coolness of the hills.
Banda Aceh is a city that has a lot of history, customs, culture and natural beauty.  And that is the hidden beauty of nature in Aceh.  Don't forget to prepare yourself if you want to visit Banda Aceh. Because  Banda Aceh will make us addicted to visit this city again.
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