REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDA ACEH -- Indonesia's westernmost island of Weh in Aceh will be turned into the primary tourist destination of the province, according to Reza Fahlevi, the chief of the local Culture and Tourism Office.

"Besides having promising potential, Weh Island is known across the world. So we will transform it into a major tourist destination of Aceh province," Fahlevi said here on Monday.

He noted that Weh, locally known as Sabang, has an active volcano where the Indonesian and Pacific oceans meet. It also has a great diversity of coral reefs and species of fish.

In addition, he pointed out that the beaches in Weh are havens for nesting sea turtles, and the waters around it have a healthy population of whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and reef sharks.

"Therefore, we want to make the island a major tourist destination to support the sector in the other 23 districts in Aceh province," Fahlevi remarked.

Furthermore, he explained that tourists in Weh Island can continue their journey to various tourist destinations in other districts in the province.

To turn Weh Island into a major tourist destination, Fahlevi stated that his office will improve supporting infrastructure facilities there and build information on tourism so holidaymakers are aware of other destinations in the province.

He also added that those interested in religious tourism can travel to Banda Aceh, the capital city of the province, or to Lhokseumawe and North Aceh for historical tourism.

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