The city’s four seasons and picturesque surrounding grasslands make Karamay in Xinjiang, China, truly a one-of-a-kind tourist destination.
Out of the 23 million people residing in the petroleum-rich city, 13 million are Muslims.
Malaysians could become interested in the fascinating landscape and appealing range of halal food offered by the city.
According to Liu Gang, vice secretary-general director of the Karamay Tourism Bureau, the city and Malaysia differ in many but advantageous ways.
“I see business, tourism and other corporate collaboration opportunities between Karamay and Malaysia,” Liu said.
He also encouraged Malaysians to visit the city known for healthful snacks such as almonds, raisins, grapes and dates.
Karamay City is situated in the western part of China, close to Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The culture and attire of the Karamay community are proof of the city’s close proximity to the said countries.
A Karamay Theme Activity Month is going on at GXY Cultin Sdn Bhd’s exhibition hall in Petaling Jaya. The event will last until April 16.
According to GXY Cultin executive director Riva Wang, the purpose of the exhibition is to provide a place where people can learn about the city, browse tourism packages and inquire on business opportunities.
Petaling Jaya Selatan MCA division chairman Datuk Donald Lim, Malaysia-China Welfare Advisory Society secretary-general Adam Huang, Datuk Yip Kum Fook and Puan Sri Pang Siew Ha were among the dignitaries who attended the exhibition launch.
“They are here to showcase tourism packages and halal products such as cooking oil,” Lim said.
“They have four seasons and seem to have almost all types of interesting landscapes besides the ocean,” he added.
In 2016, two million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia, Lim noted while saying that Malaysians may also be attracted to visit Chinese cities like Karamay.
With its interesting variety of halal food and fascinating landscape, Karamay in Xinjiang hopes to lure Malaysian tourists.