Sabang is located on the island of Weh, located at the
western end of the island of Sumatra. For there can be through the air wearing
a plane that departed from the city of Medan, or by sea across the Indian Ocean
from the port in Banda Aceh.
Weh island has a proud past history. A historian of Greek
named Ptolomacus say, Sinbad the sailor and Marcopolo is said to have visited
the island.
In the Dutch colonial period, Sabang become a strategic
place to build a dock. Since 1895, Sabang become a free port. Sabang formerly a
fishing village, now turned into an important city traffic and cruise world
trade. But since 1985, the government transferred free port of Sabang to Batam.
As a result, the city is now quiet again.
In the town of Sabang there are dozens of buildings or
ancient buildings and art style neoclassics nouveu former Dutch buildings are
lined in a row along the way. In the town of Sabang also no noisy motors, with
horns honking in traffic. The streets in this town is so quiet, smooth asphalt
without holes so that it can drive more comfortably.
Weh island itself has an area of 150 square kilometers.
Nets winding, up and down. Driving around the island of Weh very cool because
it can along the Sabang town, find the ravine, stroll down the beach and through
the forest. But be careful on the road, wild pigs and cows usually suddenly
crossing the road, which can cause accidents.
Kota Sabang including safe city compared to other cities in
Indonesia, Sabang population accustomed to leave the bike at the curb with the
ignition key still hanging. Although the whole night there, the motor will not
be lost. Criminal cases in the city is also the lowest, no serious criminal
cases.
Sabang, it crowded at night, most of the activities carried
out in the evenings. While during the day it lonely desolate, even we have
trouble finding a restaurant that is open during the day. Sabang society
happier with the feel the silence and tranquility.
Beaches in Sabang is also exotic, became a tourist
attraction. Soft white sand beaches with the waves calm Tosca green, clear
water can see what is on the bottom. Many resorts are built on the shores of
Sabang. Famous beaches including beaches Love, Monitor Three wells, and beach
Ano Itam.
Places that must be addressed during a visit to Sabang,
Indonesia Kilometre Zero monument. We can also come to the bunker Japanese
heritage Tread Elephant Coast that still stands proudly as a witness to
history.
Pulau Weh at Sabang is a complete tourist destination, for
those who love the romance of the past history, beautiful natural beauty, andthe atmosphere is quiet and calm reassuring mind and heart.
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