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Wednesday, June 18, 2003

Indarapatra Fortress

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    Indarapatra Fortress
    Indarapatra Fortress

    Indarapatra Fortress was built by the Lamuri Sultanate (The first Hindu Sultanate in Aceh) in the seventh century before Islam came to Aceh. It was built directly face to the Malacca straits for defensive purposes against the aggression of Portuguese. It was Laksamana Malahayati, the first fleet admiral woman in the world, who presided over her soldiers to defend Aceh Darussalam against the Portuguese` aggression.
    Welcoming Visit Indonesia Year 2008, the local government of Aceh Darussalam makes serious efforts to renovate the fortress for the central role of the fortress as valuable historical site. It was big, made of limestone with the unique architecture and solid construction. Now there are only two extent buildings after Tsunami occurred in Aceh four years ago. Moreover, the gate has also broken at the same time. In the past, there were three buildings in the fortress, the biggest one was 70 x 70 meter square with more than 3 meters in height. It could also be found a big room with 35 x 35 meter square and 4 meters high. At the time when the fortress was built, it could be categorized into a futuristic fortress since the people had to climb it first to go inside the building.

    Where Access Location?

    Indarapatra Fortress lies nearby Ujong Batee, Ladong village, Masjid Raya sub-district, in the district of Aceh Besar, Nagroe Aceh Darussalam province.  You may use Labi-labi (The typical transportations in Aceh province) for about 40 minutes. You may also take your own car for approximately 35 minutes to reach the destination. Indarapatra Fortress is 19 km away from Banda Aceh city. The costs for taking Labi-labi for your transportation from Banda Aceh to Krueng Raya is Rp. 4.000,00.  It is hard to find lodgement around the destination, so you have to seriously consider spending more nights there.

Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Pasir Putih Beach in the South Part of Bandar Lampung

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Pasir Putih Beach in the South Part of Bandar Lampung
Pasir Putih Beach

Pasir Putih beach is one of the tourism objects in Bandar Lampung for domestic and foreign tourists. For the sake of it, the cleanness of the place is preserved.Across the Pasir Putih beach, shady trees are planted to cover the tourists after they feel like getting enough sun from walking down the beach. The water is clean and fresh to bath and play in, and the white sand gives peace to the tourists. This place is perfect for spending holiday. Besides the treat above, in the afternoon, the tourists can watch the sunset.

If tourists want to watch the coral and sea creatures, they can swim until certain border or use motor boat until the middle part. This place has amazing kinds of fish, coral reef, and sea plants.

Pasir Putih Beach Location

Pasir Putih beach is located in the south part of Kota Bandar Lampung City, about 20 kilometers from Bandar Lampung across Jalan Trans Sumatera (Trans Sumatra street). To get there, tourists can use personal car or public transportation. It is 30 minutes from Bandar Lampung. For tourists, who want to spend the night near Pasir Putih beach, there are many lodgings. The tourists can bring their own food or order it from the lodging. Tourists can get souvenirs in Bandar Lampung, near the beach, or by ordering them from the lodging.