SANDAKAN: Efforts to boost tourism between Sandakan and Chaozhou, China, are gaining momentum, with both sides pledging closer collaboration despite the suspension of direct flights between the two regions.
Sandakan Municipal Council President Walter Kenson said all tourism stakeholders in the district should intensify their efforts to work with their counterparts in Chaozhou, especially following a fruitful visit from a delegation representing the Chaozhou Tourism Association.
The group, led by the association’s Secretary-General Chen Lipeng, included Vice-President Lin Yang and committee members Chen Paizhao, Cai Yuhao and Huang Senyao. It was the association’s first visit to Sandakan.
During their familiarisation tour, the delegates were introduced to various local attractions such as the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Kinabatangan River, Agnes Keith House Museum, Puu Jih Shih Temple and St Michael’s Church.
