Japan has surpassed Thailand to become the leading destination for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday due to its lenient visa requirements and a relatively weak yen.
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Popular travel destinations were Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia, as stated by the travel agency.
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In December, Japan relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors, lengthening the maximum duration of multiple-entry visas from five years to 10 years and increasing the maximum stay for group tourists from 15 days to 30 days.
In the previous year, Thailand held the position of the most visited destination by Chinese tourists abroad during the holiday season.
Concerns about safety in the region near the border of Thailand and Myanmar in January prompted many people to reconsider their travel plans.
In response, the Thai government has repeatedly assured that it will implement additional safety precautions to safeguard Chinese tourists during their stay in the country.