Malaysia among top Golden Week holiday destinations for Chinese tourists, Alipay spending data shows


PETALING JAYA: Top destinations for Chinese tourists during the Golden Week holiday from Oct 1 to 7 include Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore, according to records on e-wallet payments on Alipay.

"The number of transactions made by Alipay users in overseas markets during the first four days of the holiday increased by over 60% compared to the same period in 2023. Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore emerged as top destinations

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