Aceh... when tourism is born from the tsunami disaster

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Although in the past years <strong>Aceh</strong> has witnessed massive devastation as a result of <strong>tsunamis</strong> and political turmoil, today it has become a favorite tourist destination, due to its beautiful beaches, underwater adventures and delicious food.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Aceh is known for its preservation of the application of Islamic law in its own laws, and it is famous for its great mosque, the &quot;Bayt al-Rahman Mosque&quot;, which was built in 1612 AD.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Aceh also has a group of <strong>beautiful beaches</strong> and Sabang is one of the best diving destinations in Indonesia. One of the beautiful beaches on the west coast of Banda Aceh is Lampu, which is located on a three-kilometer long bay.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Along the bay from the west coast, we can find many other beautiful beaches along the main street from Banda Aceh to Meulapoh.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the rocky hills known as Gunung Groto, one can get <strong>a breathtaking view</strong> , where we can see the western coast of Aceh by the Indian Ocean and remember the tsunami and how some people managed to survive because they stayed in this hill.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The new tourist spot in Banda Aceh is <strong>the Tsunami Museum,</strong> which is a unique building that combines modern architecture with traditional houses, and presents the museum as a place to educate the public about the tsunami disaster.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is noteworthy that the natural disaster, the tsunami that hit Banda Aceh more violently than anywhere else, left some tragic effects that are today landmarks of remembrance such as: the PLTD Apung Monument and a boat on the roof of a house, and both places are very well cared for, and from them you can imagine what the tsunami was like strong.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There is also a typical Acehnese village called a kampung, which has the atmosphere of a traditional house on stilts known as an Acehnese rumah.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Buying Acehnese <strong>embroideries</strong> is a must, as unique Acehnese motifs are embroidered on bags, wallets, clothes, hats and a lot of souvenirs. This local specialty is available in the souvenir shops you can find all over Banda Aceh.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>