This can be made possible through the VVIP free travel event hosted by the Shinsegae Group in Korea.
In the gentle month of May, the number of foreign tourists wishing to visit Korea is increasing day by day. According to statistics from the Korea Tourism Organization, the number of Chinese visitors to Korea surpassed 6.13 million in 2014, and the scale of tourism exchange between China and Korea has gradually expanded.
What are the Korean travel destinations that continue to attract more Chinese tourists every year?
Recommended Must-Visit Attractions in Korea
The most representative tourist regions in Korea include Seoul, Incheon, Busan, and Gangwon-do.
Among them, Myeongdong in Seoul is a shopping paradise in Korea, beloved not only by Koreans but also highly recommended as a shopping destination by foreign tourists.
The main branch of Shinsegae Department Store in Myeongdong is Korea’s first high-end department store. The main building houses top-tier global brands such as Coach, Hermes, and Chanel, all living up to its reputation. The new building features influential Korean designer brands, popular youth fashion labels, cosmetics, and more—more than enough to capture the hearts of visitors.
After concluding a perfect shopping trip at Shinsegae Department Store in Myeongdong, many tourists opt to stay at The Westin Chosun Seoul nearby. The Westin Chosun is an ultra-luxurious, first-class hotel located in the heart of Seoul, attracting a continuous stream of guests. It offers luxurious and spacious living rooms, personal safes, cool air conditioning, and even a swimming pool, making it a representative Korean hotel equipped with everything guests could need.
Haeundae in Busan, the most famous beach in Korea, is an iconic seaside resort. Its vast white sandy beaches and charming scenery attract countless summer vacationers every year. With well-established hotels, accommodations, and shopping tourism facilities, it is truly a renowned tourist attraction.
The Shinsegae Centum City branch in Busan is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest department store in the world. Inside the department store, there is a hot spring spa, an ice skating rink, and an indoor golf course. The World Culture Hall offers music and theater performances, transforming the space beyond mere shopping into a hub of culture and the arts.
Another recommended travel destination is Gyeonggi Province’s Yeoju City. Korean beauty and cosmetics—the topic most cared about by Chinese women—can be experienced here at BeautyTown, where you can immerse yourself in Korea’s beauty culture. Additionally, at the Shinsegae Outlets in Yeoju, you can purchase major brand-name goods at huge discounts. Here, famous luxury brands such as Armani, Bally, Burberry, CELINE, and Dior are available year-round, every day of the year, at discounts of 25–65%, making it crowded with visitors no matter when you go.
Quick Guide to Traveling in Korea in May 2015
Don’t miss out on such amazing travel destinations—why not try to grab the chance for a free luxury trip?
From May 21 to May 24 (a 4-day, 3-night trip), the Shinsegae Group in Korea is hosting the VVIP ‘Korea Luxury Free Travel Experience Tour.’ Through a fair PK process involving preliminary and final rounds, the ultimate winners will be given the opportunity to experience a ‘super-luxury trip’ for free.
The event is currently in full swing.
For more details on the event, please check the official Weibo account of the Shinsegae Group in Korea (http://www.weibo.com/shinsegaegroup).