ONE MULTIPLE STEPS ON THE RUSA PARK, GREAT ACEH

with the atmosphere of the beach, I tried to find a new alternative to take off late last Sunday. My motorcycle speeds toward the hills in Aceh Besar. Passing through dozens of green rice fields, making the eyes feel fresher. The smell of wet soil was bursting. That morning, with Mira, my wife, we headed to a tourist attraction located on the slopes of Bukit Barisan. Not too far from our home in Meunasah Tutong, Aceh Besar. It only takes about 15 minutes to travel.

The swimming pool at Deer Park is the main attraction
The swimming pool at Deer Park is the main attraction

Our goal of the day was Deer Park in Lamtanjong Village, Sibreh Sub-district, Aceh Besar. The location is pretty far from the highway. It crosses the narrow village road, and hundreds of residents' houses adjacent to the green fields. Rural atmosphere is so thick during the trip.

I first heard of Deer Park attractions around 2012. In the early stages of construction began to be heard rumors. Initially, I was surprised, is sure to want to build a tourist spot in this location? In a way, the name of the tourist attractions would be easy to reach and not in the corner of the house residents. But in fact, this oblique view managed to bend the business owner.

At least, now Deer Park is a favorite tourist destination in Aceh. Very busy visitors who come every day, especially if the holidays and weekends. The more vibrant, because in this place is available water boom that is able to refresh the weary body during the trip. Its location is far from the hustle and bustle of the city, nuanced natural countryside, and around the hills into its own charm.
Entrance tickets to Deer Park are cheap and varied. For adults for Rp. 10,000 and small children Rp. 5,000. This is only admission only, but if you want to enjoy some game rides, incur additional costs. There are many game rides available in this place. Together with Mira, I try to enjoy some game rides. But our arrival is too early, it feels more exciting if enjoying the shady garden while the lake.

Initially, we headed to the high ladder that curved above the lake. Apparently there is a patch of land in the middle of the lake, it is similar to the island. Here, there is a train that provides several passenger cars. This train will rotate around this small island. The price was quite cheap, only Rp. 10,000 for one trip. In addition, there is also a duck boat game that can be driven while mengintari lake. Long ago, when I first came here, I once tried a duck boat that had to be pedaled with pedals underneath. Exclamation, even though legs are pretty sore afterwards.

A mini train that surrounds a small island in Deer Park
A mini train that surrounds a small island in Deer Park

Trips to the Deer Park is perfect if with a large family or friends taulan. In this place there are many wooden huts that can be used to relax with family. These wooden huts generally face the lake. Partly again facing the pool. The more exciting, because each cottage is available full electric current with an electric outlet. This facility is purposely provided for visitors to be able to cook or heat food. Because, visitors who travel to Deer Park allowed to bring food from home. For those who do not take it, the manager provides a restaurant with a variety of menu. Stay booked according to taste.

Mira and I chose to go around the Deer Park area, occasionally sitting in the lake hut. In addition to providing resting lodges, this resort also provides a mini zoo. It is not too far from the entrance. In this zoo there are many animals, such as mouse deer, bird species, bears, turtles, sheep, chameleons, to crocodiles. Each animal occupies a separate area scattered in several corners. Animals that became an idol in the zoo is of course a deer that has a wider cage and more number. Deer become the main attraction for visitors. His name was pinned as the name of this attraction; Deer Park.

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