Banda Aceh, March 12 (Antara) - A total of 100 foreign tourists visited Sabang tourist resort in the Indonesian western-most province of Aceh by Silver Whisper cruise ship, a tourist affairs official said.
The 186 meter-long cruise ship flying Bahamas flag left Phuket (Thailand) before arriving in Sabang on Tuesday at 12.00 noon, secretary to Sabang culture and tourism affairs office, M Ali Taufiq said.
Later on the day or at 5.00pm, ship departed to Colombo, he said, adding that upon their arrival in Sabang, the tourists were welcomed by Aceh traditional dances such as the Ranub Lampuan.
Sabang located in Pulau Weh or about 14 miles from Banda Aceh coast, was one of the prime tourist destination in Indonesia.
According to Taufiq, the local tourist office provided 25 cars of L-300 minibus type to treat the foreign visitors.
The tourists enjoyed the Teupin Layee-Iboih, while having young coconut drinks, Taufiq said.
The 186 meter-long cruise ship flying Bahamas flag left Phuket (Thailand) before arriving in Sabang on Tuesday at 12.00 noon, secretary to Sabang culture and tourism affairs office, M Ali Taufiq said.
Later on the day or at 5.00pm, ship departed to Colombo, he said, adding that upon their arrival in Sabang, the tourists were welcomed by Aceh traditional dances such as the Ranub Lampuan.
Sabang located in Pulau Weh or about 14 miles from Banda Aceh coast, was one of the prime tourist destination in Indonesia.
According to Taufiq, the local tourist office provided 25 cars of L-300 minibus type to treat the foreign visitors.
The tourists enjoyed the Teupin Layee-Iboih, while having young coconut drinks, Taufiq said.