The Mystery of Giant Footprints in South Aceh

Nature sometimes holds a mystery, as in Tapaktuan, Aceh Selatan. On a rock overlooking a loose sea, there is a giant footprint. This is the origin of the name Tapaktuan.

The local legend says that it is the footprint of Mr. Tapa, a figure in the legend of South Aceh. The existence of treads located at the foot of Mount Lampu, Tapaktuan, this is the tourist attraction. To visit there is not easy. Visitors must pass through various sized rocks.

Do not be afraid to get lost. There, there was a clue of white lines painted on every stone. Staying in that direction, a giant 6x2.5 meter tread is ready to surprise the eye.

The footprint is 6 meters long (Aqsal / detikTravel)

"Their presence in the land of Aceh is believed to be the forerunner of the Tapaktuan community," he explained.

Not long after that incident, Syech Tuan Tapa disappeared in a location. By Tapaktuan community, the location is believed to be Tuan Tapa's grave. Located in front of Tuo Mosque in Padang Village, Tapaktuan Sub-district. Until now, the tomb is still crowded to visit.

In addition to the giant tread, not far from there also there are stones in the middle of the sea is believed to be a skull of Mr. Tapa who has now become a stone. The cap were released when the fight took place. The stone stick was there.

Located five kilometers from the site of the site, there is a heart-shaped coral in Batu Itam Village and dragon scales in Batu Merah Village. According to the story, the former body of a lost male dragon fight. There is also a ship-shaped coral reef at Batu Berlayar Beach, Damar Tutong Village, Samadua Sub-district, South Aceh, located about 20 kilometers from the giant footprint. It is said that the rock was the remains of the king's ship and the empress of the Asralanoka Empire that was destroyed during the battle.

"Now many tourists are visiting here," Khairil said.

Curious about giant treads? Come visit this nicknamed Dragon City district!