Winter vacation and Chinese New Year charter flights to Malaysia

By Wei Ruyi, compiled and reported

To welcome the upcoming 9-day 2012 Lunar New Year holiday, airlines have added more flights to Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, and once again launched direct charter flights to Sabah and Cherating Bay, making it a great choice for those wanting to celebrate a tropical Lunar New Year filled with Southeast Asian charm.

Located on the eastern side of West Malaysia, Cherating Bay has long been a popular tourist destination; while Sabah, known as the "Land Below the Wind," boasts mysterious pristine rainforest scenery, with precious ecological landscapes everywhere from the deep sea to the high mountains. You can breathe in the forest with the unique proboscis monkeys in Mount Kinabalu National Park, or head to the nearby Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park to enjoy water activities.

The Lunar New Year in Malaysia not only continues the traditions of China’s coastal regions but also blends with the local multiculturalism, adding a unique Southeast Asian flavor to the celebration. Visitors can sample the locally distinctive "banana leaf rice cake" at Lunar New Year markets and enjoy end-of-year shopping discounts. For more information, visit the Tourism Malaysia website at www.promotemalaysia.com.tw.