As China and Malaysia celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, a mutual visa-free policy is fueling a tourism surge during the Spring Festival season! Thousands of travelers from the Chinese mainland are flocking to Malaysia, blending Lunar New Year traditions with vibrant local culture—think jaw-dropping lion dances, mouthwatering street food, and tropical vibes
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed the policy as a “bridge of friendship,” while tourism revenues are skyrocketing. “It feels like home but with palm trees!” laughed Li Wei, a Beijing-based entrepreneur exploring Kuala Lumpur’s night markets .
This milestone isn’t just about travel—it’s a cultural mashup for the books . Families are snapping selfies at Penang’s historic temples while Malaysians join in on red envelope gifting.
With flights fully booked and hashtags like #MalaysiaSpring trending, this partnership proves that borders can’t contain festive spirit
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Mutual visa-free policy to boost Spring Festival tourism economy
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