International travel expenses during Chinese New Year are beyond imagination—operators offer 4-day group tours to South Korea for just over 10,000 NTD

In 2017, nearly 900,000 Taiwanese visited South Korea, making it a rapidly growing travel hotspot. (Provided by EasyTravel)

The Sky Garden “Seoullo 7017.” (Provided by EasyTravel)

Traveling abroad during Chinese New Year won’t break the bank this year. Due to China’s ban on Korean tourism, fewer Chinese visitors have led to significantly lower travel costs in South Korea. This Spring Festival, travel expenses to Korea are even about 40–50% cheaper than last year, making it the destination with the biggest price drop for the holiday season. EasyTravel revealed that Taiwanese demand for traveling to South Korea this Spring Festival has increased by 30% compared to the same period last year.

According to statistics from the Tourism Bureau, in 2017, the number of Taiwanese visiting South Korea approached 900,000—an 80% increase from 2015—making it one of the fastest-growing travel hotspots in recent years. This Spring Festival, Taiwanese travelers took advantage of the impact of China’s travel ban to enjoy trips to South Korea at nearly half the usual price, which is quite appealing.

For those looking to save big on a trip to Korea, consider EasyTravel’s “Spring Korean Fever” series. With departures from Little New Year’s Eve to the second day of the Lunar New Year, these 4-day group tours to Seoul include must-do winter activities like skiing, all-in-one family fun at Everland, the Michelin-recommended “Bukchon Hanok Village,” the traditional “Shinsegae Market” where copper coins are used, and the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong. Tour prices including taxes start as low as 11,900 NTD, and a 4G Wi-Fi router is included—making it even cheaper than a trip to Hong Kong. It offers excellent cost-performance for budget travelers or families.

For those who prefer not to join a group, there’s also a 4-day Seoul independent travel package starting at just 12,500 NTD including taxes. Guaranteed stays in lively city hotels in Myeongdong and Dongdaemun are included, plus an exclusive free ticket to Korea’s classic performance “Graffiti Show.” Additionally, newly opened 2017 photo spots like the Sky Garden “Seoullo 7017,” G-DRAGON-designed “Jeju Shinhwa World,” and the world’s highest glass-floor observatory “Seoul Sky” will all be open during the Spring Festival. These are highly recommended for travelers wanting to join the selfie craze.