Where to travel abroad during Chinese New Year? Choose this destination and enjoy up to 50% off tour packages!

Korean tour packages during Chinese New Year offer great value, even cheaper than going to Hong Kong. (Provided by EasyTravel)

2017's newly opened Instagram-worthy attraction in Korea, the sky garden "Seoullo 7017," is attracting tourists. (Provided by EasyTravel)

In 2017, the number of Taiwanese travelers visiting Korea approached 900,000, an 80% increase compared to 2015. Aside from the rising popularity of Korean Wave culture, travel costs have significantly dropped due to China’s ban on Korean entertainment, attracting more visitors. This year, Chinese New Year tour packages are even about 40–50% cheaper than last year, making Korea the destination with the steepest price drop for the holiday season. This has also driven a 30% increase in Korean shopping sales.

The first long holiday of 2018 is about to begin with Chinese New Year, and many people have already started planning their overseas trips. Korea has become a rapidly growing and popular travel choice in recent years. Capitalizing on the strong demand for travel during the holiday, EasyTravel has launched the “Chinese New Year Korea Craze” series of packages. Departing from Little New Year’s Eve to the second day of the Lunar New Year, the 4-day Seoul group tour includes must-do winter activities like skiing, Everland theme park for family fun with unlimited rides, the Michelin-recommended “Bukchon Hanok Village,” the traditional “Sinchon Market” where ancient copper coins were once used, and the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong. The comprehensive package starts at just NT$11,900 (taxes included), and also comes with a complimentary 4G Wi-Fi router.

A 4-day Seoul self-guided tour starts at just NT$12,500 (taxes included), featuring carefully selected city hotels in Myeongdong and Dongdaemun with guaranteed accommodation, plus an exclusive free ticket to Korea’s classic performance “Graffiti Show.” Traveling to Korea for under NT$10,000 during the holidays is even cheaper than going to Hong Kong, offering amazing value for budget travelers or families. No need to worry about breaking the bank during your Chinese New Year trip.

Aside from skiing, there are other 2017 newly opened hotspots in Korea worth visiting during Chinese New Year, such as the sky garden “Seoullo 7017,” the “Jeju Shinhwa World” designed with input from G-Dragon, and the world’s highest glass-floor observation deck “Seoul Sky.” These attractions will remain open throughout the holiday season, making them perfect recommendations for independent travelers looking to join the trend.