7 Halal Tourism Destinations in Indonesia, From Aceh to Lombok

TRIBUNBATAM.id - Indonesia has so many halal tourist destinations spread across various regions.

Moreover, recently Indonesia was ranked second after Malaysia as a popular halal tourist destination in the world according to the 2022 Global Muslim Travel Index.

There are quite a lot of areas that support halal tourism in Indonesia, and are even known to be in a number of big cities in Indonesia.

This halal tourism provides a variety of friendly facilities for Muslim tourists, ranging from access, services, types of activities, to the processing and serving of food.

The goal is none other than to provide comfort and tranquility for Muslim tourists while on vacation.

For those of you who are planning a vacation, there's nothing wrong with visiting the following halal tourist cities.

No need to worry because this halal tourist spot is not only intended for Muslim visitors, but can also be enjoyed by non-Muslim tourists. 

1. Lombok

Setanggor Village in West Praya District is one of the halal tourism areas in Lombok.

Here there are attractions for farming, raising livestock, gardening, art, and learning to read the Koran.

Lombok is also known as the island of a thousand mosques.

One of the magnificent mosques to visit is the Great Mosque of Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center NTB.

Apart from being a place of worship, the mosque has been designated as an icon of religious tourism by the local government, and it is never empty of visitors.

2. Aceh

Going to Aceh is incomplete if you don't stop at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, which was established since the time of the Aceh Sultanate, designed by a Dutch architect.

Not far from the mosque, you can visit the Aceh Tsunami Museum which is used as an educational center as well as a monument to commemorate the tsunami disaster in 2004.

Want to relax while enjoying Acehnese coffee? Just stop by the legendary Solong Ulee Kareng Coffee Shop, which has been around since 1974.

3. Riau

The next halal tourism in Indonesia is in Riau.

Visitors who come to Bumi Lancang Kuning don't need to worry because there are many places of worship and halal food here.

One of the famous tourist objects that must be visited is the Siak Sri Indrapura Palace, located in Kampung Dalam, Siak District, Siak Regency, Riau.

It is said that the architectural style of the Siak Palace has a mixture of Arab, Malay and European cultures.

Until now, the area is still open to the public.

4. DKI Jakarta

DKI Jakarta has many tourist attractions and halal restaurants certified by MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council).

Muslim-friendly tourist attractions are widespread, there are the Istiqlal Mosque, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), the Sarinah shopping center, Thamrin City, Kota Tua, Seribu Island, and many more.

For family tourism, there is Dufan, which is still in the same area as Ancol Dreamland, in the Pademangan area, North Jakarta.

5. West Sumatra

There are no less choices for halal tourist attractions in West Sumatra.

In the city of Padang there is Bungus Beach, the Adityawarman Museum, Lubuk Minturun water tourism and others. 

Meanwhile, in Pariaman there are various halal culinary tours, one of which is Sala Lauak, which is fried fish, as well as various West Sumatran specialties. 

Shifting to the Mentawai area, you can explore marine tourism or play with the sea waves because this area is often referred to by foreign tourists. 

6. West Java

The city of Bandung, West Java prioritizes halal-certified culinary, fashion, and places of worship for religious tourism. 

Some of the famous mosques that you don't want to miss are the Great Mosque of Bandung on Jalan Asia Afrika, the Al Jabar Mosque in Gede Bage Bandung, the Al Irsyad Mosque in Kota Baru Parahyangan. 

Besides Bandung, other areas that still include West Java also have various halal tourist destinations, one of which is the Kesepuhan Palace in Cirebon. 

7. Yogyakarta

The atmosphere of Yogyakarta is still very thick with Javanese tradition and culture from the time of their ancestors. 

Halal tourism in Indonesia has many historic buildings from Islamic empires, one of which is the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. 

You can also take a trip to the Kauman Tourism Village, which has witnessed the history of the spread of Islam in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java.