Lhok Mee Beach and the History of the Agraris Sea Kingdom
The district of Aceh Besar is geographically very supportive of the rapid development of its sea tourism sector. The islands lie to the west, while the east and north are bounded by the Indian Ocean, the Strait of Malacca and the Bay of Bengal.
It is known that the Bay of Bengal borders on an island very famous for its panorama, namely Pulau Weh in Sabang.
The Aceh Besar district has a beach that is no less charming than other beaches and even has great historical value. The beach is called Lhok Mee Beach.
Lhok Mee Beach is very famous for its white sand, the clarity of the water and its landscape that really captivates the hearts of tourists.
This beach is only about 2 kilometers from the port of Malahayati and 40 kilometers from the city of Banda Aceh. The trip to this beach becomes an unlimited tourist adventure as you will be pampered with views of the ocean, mountains and other exotic tourist objects along the way.
Before further exploring the beauty of the ocean at Lhok Mee Beach, you should first understand the history of Lhok Mee Beach to understand how valuable the marine world is from ancient times to the present.
Lhok Mee Beach and the history of the Lamuri Sultanate
Lhok Mee beach is located in the Bukit Lamreh area, which incidentally was the gateway to the Lamuri kingdom as an agrarian sea kingdom at the time.
The Lamuri Sultanate comprises the administrative area of the Aceh Besar District in the Aceh Province. And the socio-cultural community at that time was heavily reliant on agricultural products and trade with the outside world with the sea route as the main trade route.
The Lamuri Sultanate's pattern of government was based on the Islamic concept and the maritime concept. It is therefore only natural that positions related to maritime affairs should play a very important role in the structure of government.
Important positions related to the sea are: naval commander with the designation admiral. In addition, Syahbandar was the person in charge of a port and the communication link between external buyers and the Sultan.
The popularity of plants to the outside made access to the sea the busiest route at the time. Traders from China and India were used to doing transactions.
As taught in schools, the Malacca Strait is the most common route used for trade. And the border of Aceh Besar to the east and north is bounded by the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean.
Lhok Mee Beach is a beautiful beach that saw the triumph of the Agrarian Sea Kingdom.
Variety of tours and activities at Lhok Mee Beach
Lhok Mee Beach is gradually exuding a beauty that tourists are sure to admire. With the sophistication of technology, it is no longer possible to turn this beach into "Insta Tourism".
There are different charms of the beach as a variety of tours and activities that visitors can take on the beach. Among them:
1. The charm of the beach sand
The sand at Lhok Mee Beach is known to be very soft and clean white. The character of the beach with soft sand is very rare indeed, so it is very happy for tourists who come here to feel the softness of the sand of Lhok Mee Beach.
The beach sand area is a very suitable place to play with the family. This beach is great for playing soccer with your children, running or building a royal palace out of the sand of the beach.
2. Clear sea water
The water at Lhok Mee Beach is still very clean, allowing a traveller's eyes to see several feet underwater without having to dive or use additional tools.
This charm is very rarely found on famous beaches. Irresponsible hands have heavily polluted the sea water.
Cleanliness can be maintained at Lhok Mee Beach, although in addition to the additional facilities in this area and the increasing number of visits, there are still tourists who still throw away trash.
3. Snorkeling
The clear sea water at the tourist attraction Lhok Mee Beach makes it a paradise for snorkel lovers. The beauty and diversity of marine life can be seen while snorkeling.
4. Geurumbang tree
There is a tree that grows above sea level called the Geurumbang Tree. This tree has a height of about 2 meters.
The location of this tree is often a popular spot for visitors for fishing and as a prime location for pre-wedding events or social media content.
5. Culinary tour
After getting tired of doing various activities at Lhok Mee Beach's attractions, tourists can visit the huts or stalls around the beach.
These stalls usually sell young coconuts or seafood while you enjoy the lovely charm of Lhok Mee Beach.
On the way home, stop at a restaurant that serves Acehnian specialties that are definitely to be missed.
There are many Acehnian foods and drinks that are often heard in the ears of the community but are rarely enjoyed. Among them:
- Catch Chicken
- Typical Aceh goat curry
- Spicy rice
- Aceh noodles
- Aceh coffee
All of this food and drink will become addicting to tourists.
Location and address of Lhok Mee Beach
The location and address of Lhok Mee Beach is in Lamreh Village, Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province.
Route to Lhok Mee Beach
If the first departure point from Banda is Aceh City, the next destination towards Lamreh Village, Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar.
On the way you will pass several other tourist destinations which also have a very nice natural charm.
Lhok Mee Beach Admission Ticket
The entrance fee for Lhok Mee Beach is Rp. 5,000 / person
Operating hour
Lhok Mee Beach is open 24/7 Monday through Sunday.
Travel tips
- Look back and make sure all items or other needs are not left behind
- Always prioritize safety and travel comfort
- Create a happy atmosphere during your trip
- Enjoy a moment of joy while relaxing
- Follow all protocols set by the manager
- Adhere to the beliefs, values, and customs that the region believes in
- Don't break and don't throw away
Conclude
The story of Indonesia's precious maritime world has continued since the days of the Kingdom. When it used to be about trade, most of the maritime world is turning into tourist destinations.
This is the wealth of the land that we must protect together. Happy Holidays, enjoy the beauty of Lhok Mee Beach.
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