Sea Freshwater Lake and Pantan Terong : a Hidden Paradise from Takengon

Have you ever been to Aceh, a province located on the western of Indonesia. There is one place in Aceh, which becomes a hidden paradise. A suitable place for you if you want to relax with the fresh air and green scenery. Not to be too well known by the traveler, Takengon will be a special place for your vacation.

Takengon is the capital city of Central Aceh District, Aceh Province. This place holds the potential that is not less beautiful travel with other tourist attractions in Aceh. Takengon is a stretch of flat land surrounded by hills, fields, rivers, lakes and the friendliness of communities around Takengon or commonly called Gayo people. The atmosphere is still very natural to give a peace to you.

Spend your time with a walk in the hills around Takengon and you will meet with large cacti, weeds, flowers, and all kinds of butterflies and horses running free in the fields. If tired, you can taste Gayo coffee, specialty coffee from Takengon. This coffee is very popular for Dutch and became one of the suppliers for Starbucks Coffee.

Takengon located at an altitude of 2600 mdpl, therefore it is cool and fresh air will add to your trip more enjoyable. There is one place that becomes an icon City Takengon, namely Sea Freshwater Lake. Surface water in this lake is very quiet, so it can reflect the image that is on it, like a giant flat mirror. The lake is also surrounded by hills and caves, add beauty in the surrounding panorama.

Moreover, if at sunrise, light orange mixed with yellow and red in the sky will surely make you spellbound.

In addition, walk to Pantan Terong, the highest peak in Takengon. Scenery around the lake, hills, fields and woods as if he were in the palm of your hand.

Please make time to visit Takengon your trip. You can travel overland for 8 hours from Banda Aceh. Although far away, but your trip will be replaced with natural beauty and culture that can be beautiful on the outside Takengon.