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Autonomous province in Sumatra, Indonesia
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By bus
The road from Medan to Banda Aceh is in reasonable condition. Especially the express night buses from Medan 10 hours, Rp200,000 are a good deal.
By boat
The ferry from Penang has stopped running. Instead, take the ferry to Medan and continue from there.
There is no need for travel permits anymore in Aceh. Taxis, rental cars and motor taxis are available in Banda Aceh.
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capital city of the province.
industrial city.
southernmost city, a place where roads meet. Capital of Southeast Aceh Regency.
mountainous city by Laut Tawar Lake, famous for its fish.
Blue Lagoon, snorkeling, famous for its fish. The westernmost point of Indonesia and Aceh's favorite beach getaway with some of Indonesia's best diving.
Singkil is a town in the southwest of Aceh province on the island of Sumatra. It is the capital of the Aceh Singkil regency, which also includes the Banyak Islands.
Tapak Tuan is in Aceh.
The Banyak Islands are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of Nias.
Lhoknga (or Lhok Nga) is a town in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. Located just 15 km from the provincial capaital Banda Aceh, you find the quiet beaches of Lhoknga and Lampuuk.
Meulaboh is a remote city in the province of Aceh in Indonesia. It is located on the western Indian Ocean coast of Sumatra island, about 175 km southeast of the provincial capital Banda Aceh.
Ketambe is a village in Aceh, Indonesia.
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