Summary
- Penang strengthens tourism ties with China’s Heilongjiang Province.
- State explores direct flights and winter charter services to Harbin.
- Initiative aims to attract Chinese tourists seeking tropical holidays.
GEORGE TOWN, October 19 — Penang is exploring new tourism opportunities in Northeast China following a meeting between state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai and a delegation from Heilongjiang Province.
Wong said the state hopes to establish direct air links with Harbin and explore winter charter flights to attract Chinese tourists seeking tropical holidays.
He highlighted Penang-born Dr Wu Lien-teh’s historical contributions to public health in Harbin as a connection between both destinations.
The initiative follows earlier engagement with Jilin Province and aims to strengthen two-way tourism, cultural exchanges and Penang’s presence in China’s tourism market.
