Penang enjoys Golden Week windfall from Chinese tourists


Heritage charm: Chinese tourists visiting places of interest in Penang during their Golden Week holidays. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s streets, beaches and food stalls were abuzz this week as Chinese tourists flocked to the state for their National Day “Golden Week” holidays.

The week-long break from Oct 1 to 8 drew steady arrivals from major Chinese cities, spurred by visa-free entry and more frequent flights between both countries.

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