If asked my favorite place in Aceh the answer is Takengon, geographically Takengon is located in Central Aceh district of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. Takengon is located in central Aceh is very cool because it is located at an altitude of 1200 MDPL and dikelilingin mountains and hills. Many tourist areas that can be visited here include Lake Laut Tawar, Pantan Terong, and Cave of Princess Tekes. The most interesting traditional and cultural art in this city is the Horse Race which is usually held in August along with the celebration of Indonesian Independence Day.
In Aceh Takengon means "bend" or "bend". The name to represent the condition of the road to this small town that must pass through obstacles in the form of hills climbs, mountain slopes, winding steep roads filled with dense trees along the way.
The history of Takengon can not be separated from the arrival of the Dutch people around 1904 ago. It is said that the arrival of the Netherlands is closely related to the potential of plantations in the highlands Takengon which is very suitable for tobacco plants, resins, and Arabica Coffee. At that time by the Dutch nation of Central Aceh District was changed to Onder Afdeeling Nordkus Atjeh with the capital of Sigli.