At the hilltop viewpoint reached by following the road 8km north of Iboih through the forest reserve, a gaudy 44m-high globe-shaped monument marks the northernmost tip of Indonesia (if you ignore the outlying islands). It's in a state of disrepair, however. To appreciate a more natural outlook stroll down the hill to where boardwalk platforms lead to a peaceful viewpoint of the ocean. There are snack vendors if you're feeling peckish.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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With its brilliant-white walls, ebony-black domes and towering minaret, this 19th-century mosque is a dazzling sight. The best time to visit is during…
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A visit to this beautifully designed, hard-hitting museum commences with a walk through a dark, dripping tunnel that symbolises the 2004 tsunami waves…
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In the same compound as the Museum Negeri Banda Aceh, the Rumah Aceh is a fine example of traditional Acehnese architecture, built without nails and held…
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All that remains of Aceh’s powerful sultanates today is on view at Gunongan. Built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607–36) as a gift for his Malay princess wife…
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The Kherkhof is the last resting place of more than 2000 Dutch and Indonesian soldiers who died fighting the Acehnese. The entrance is around 50m west of…
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PLTD Apung I is the 2500-tonne power-generator vessel that was carried almost 5km inland by the 2004 tsunami wave. It's now preserved as a memorial about…
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Nearby Aceh attractions
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This rocky beach on the western side of Pulau Weh is ideally located for sunset viewing.
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This pretty cove is set up for families, with activities including swimming, snorkelling and a flying fox. The best views are from above, where there's a…
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Signposted off the main road about 8km from Gapang are the Pria Lot Falls. It's a five-minute scramble over rocks to reach the beautiful waterfall, but…
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Worthy of a stop when touring the island are the volcanic sulphuric fumaroles that steam and bubble from the rocky landscape on the side of Gunung Merapi…
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Keuneukai has a nice beach in the south of Pulau Weh; however, given it's a conservative village, females will need to cover up if going for a swim. Give…
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One of several remnants from the Japanese occupation during WWII, this bunker perched on the east coast of Pulau Weh looks out to magnificent ocean views…
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The most famous of the 2004 tsunami sights is the fishing boat resting on the house in Lampulo village, about 2km north of Banda Aceh and 1km from where…
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Near Uleh-leh port, this is the most easily accessible of the 2004 tsunami mass graves.