Visa-free travel sparks surge in searches between Malaysia & China on Agoda. Explore top Chinese cities like Guangzhou, Shanghai, & Beijing for less.
Since the implementation of visa-free travel between China and Malaysia in December 2023, online travel platform Agoda has witnessed a significant surge in travel searches between the two countries.
This trend highlights the growing interest in exploring each other’s cultural and scenic wonders, made easier by the relaxed travel requirements.
Five-fold increase in searches on Agoda
Agoda reported a five-fold increase in searches from China to Malaysia in the month following the visa waiver, followed by a three-fold increase in searches from Malaysia to mainland China in the same period.
This trend continued in January 2024, indicating sustained interest from both sides.
Chinese travelers showed particular interest in exploring Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Johor Bahru, and…