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Kuala Lumpur is Among Top 10 Destinations in Asia for Celebrating the Lunar New Year - Agoda
As the Lunar New Year approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Kuala Lumpur is the seventh most sought-after destination for international visitors celebrating the festive season in Asia, as well as the top-searched domestic destination. Agoda further reports that, based on accommodation searches, Bangkok, Thailand is the most popular destination among Malaysians spending the Lunar New Year holiday abroad.
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