Japan and Thailand top the list of Asian destinations for Chinese tourists heading abroad this summer, as the world’s largest traveler market looks for holidays that offer good value for money.
South Korea and Japan have already seen a surge in Chinese tourists after their currencies weakened against the yuan, while Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia and Thailand are luring tourists with visa-free access and relatively lower costs, according to Cirium data on the seat capacity and flight ticket analysis. from ForwardKeys and bookings from online travel sites.
Amy Li, who lives in Chengdu, is planning a nine-day trip to Malaysia next month with her husband and two children. Price was the biggest factor in choosing Malaysia, where they will visit Kuala Lumpur and the beaches of Kota Kinabalu, she said.
