A Number Of These Locations Are Still Favorite Tourists During Eid Holidays In Sabang

Tourists visit the Zero Kilometer tourist attraction, Sabang City, Aceh. (DOC. ANTARA)

The Indonesian Zero Kilometer (KM) BANDA ACEH (KM) and Iboih are still favorite tourist attractions for tourists during the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2023/Idul Fitri 1444 Hijri.

"Alhamdulillah, every year Sabang is crowded with tourists, especially on big days, such as Eid al-Fitr. The most crowded tourist attractions are Kilometer Zero and Iboih, especially Rubiah Island," said Acting Mayor of Sabang Reza Fahlevi in Sabang, Saturday.

According to him, the main destinations for tourists in the westernmost city of Indonesia are Kilometer Zero, Iboih, Goa Sarang, the historical site of Fort Japan, the Jaboi volcano.

In addition, heat baths, city centers and other destinations. They not only take selfies and enjoy the beauty of nature, but also hunt for attractive souvenirs from the western tip of Indonesia.

"Iboih, especially Rubiah Island, is always crowded with tourists who visit, to enjoy water tourism such as diving and snorkeling. Especially after the Sandiaga Uno selfie spot under the sea of Rubiah Island," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, April 29.

So far, he said, the movement of passengers from Sabang to Banda Aceh and vice versa, since 22-27 April 2023 has reached 25,089 people, with details of 11,845 passengers departing from Sabang, and 13,244 people coming from Banda Aceh.

"Alhamdulillah, thanks to good cooperation and collaboration between parties at the Ulee Lheue and Balohan Sabang ferry ports, during this homecoming period, there were no significant obstacles," he said.

Meanwhile, the Sabang City Tourism Office noted that the number of tourists visiting Sabang from April 22-27 2023 reached 9,770 people, including residents of Aceh, North Sumatra, Pekan Baru and Java Island.

Meanwhile, hotel occupancy rates reached 75-80 percent, and averaged stay of two nights.

"Although the flow of crossings is quite congested, everything is going well and smoothly. Hopefully, we can continue to maintain and improve it in the future," said Reza.