Sabang, The Hidden Paradise at the Tip of Sumatra

Sabang is widely known as a port named "Kolen Station" by the Dutch since 1881. In 1887, the Firm assisted Delange Sabang Haven obtain authorization add, build the port facilities and supporting infrastructure. Free port in Sabang era began in 1895, known by the term "vrij Haven", and managed by Kolen en Zeehaven Maatschaappij Station hereinafter known by the name of Sabang Maatschaappij. In 1942, Japanese troops occupied Sabang, then bombarded by the Allied Aircraft and suffered physical damage until later forced to be closed.

However, now Sabang has changed a lot. Various tourism potential can we visit there.



Sabang is a city located on the island called the island of Weh, means Separate Island. The island is situated in the northern city of Banda Aceh with a distance of approximately 18 miles and can be reached during the two hours by ferry boat. In this area there are many other small islands such as island Rubiah and Breeh Island. Sabang has many attractions to visit and was already well known to foreign countries. If we are heading west, until at the western tip there is a monument called Zero Kilometer Statue, the monument is a sign where the starting point for extensive calculations of Indonesia from Sabang until Meuroke.

Zero Kilometer Statue

Rubiah Island tourist objects had the potential beauty beneath the sea. Coral reefs and colorful fish that are hidden paradise on the island. Small ship takes about two hours to round the island. Rent per boat cost only Rp 200,000, - which can be carrying up to 10 persons. Rubiah island was uninhabited, but many tourists who come here for fishing, fish such as grouper, large squid, and many others.

Rubiah Island

Before you arrived at Iboih and Rubiah Island, there are still other Tourism, namely Gapang beach that is only 4 km from the town of Sabang. This area also has attractions the beautiful white sand. Here are also available cottages for rent, for lease permalam dependent type, is available from the price of Rp 150,000, - to Rp 300.000 .-

Gapang Gate

In this beach you can enjoy a variety of food servings. But the main purpose of the tourists here is for diving and snorkeling. We can rent the tools needed for diving. Only Rp 50.000, - per person you can dive much as you like, if thirsty provided so many young coconut juice and quite tasty.

Snorkeling

Welcome to Sabang! 

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