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Step 64/82: Indonesia - Banda Aceh

Banda Aceh photo by Sylvain Heber-suffrin

About Banda Aceh

The main reason for coming to Banda Aceh is because of nearby Pulau Weh and its great snorkeling/diving experience! Banda Aceh in itself is very unimpressive and there is pretty much nothing to do.
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How I got here ?

Price: €

Traveling time: 3 hours

Tips & Tricks

  • Just stay one night in Banda Aceh and then make your way to Pulau Weh

Things to see

The boat on the houses 5 /10
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The boat on the houses photo by Sylvain Heber-suffrin

User's opinion
Banda Aceh is the city that was the most badly hit by the Tsunami in 2004 (60 thousand people died), and seeing this boat lying on top of some houses that are located 6 kilometers inland makes you realize how powerful the wave must have been.

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