“Nth round trip” is popular to find travel destinations that suit individual tastes and interests again.
More and more people are revisiting familiar destinations to enjoy them in a new way or to recall memories of the past.
In line with this trend, digital travel platform Agoda announced the ranking of ‘Asian Popular Revisited Travel Destinations’.
According to Agoda’s analysis of user accommodation reservation data on its platform in the first half of this year, Seoul, South Korea, ranked third among the “10 Popular Travel Destinations in Asia.”
Bangkok, Thailand, ranked first, followed by △ Tokyo, Japan △ Seoul, Korea △ Bali, Indonesia △ Osaka, Japan, ranked in the top five.
In addition, △Taiwan Taipei △ Malaysia Kuala Lumpur △ Vietnam Da Nang △ Malaysia Johorbaru △ Hong Kong ranked 10th.
It is analyzed that the popularity factor is that the ranked cities have a variety of charms from gourmet tours to cultural experiences, so you can find new things to enjoy even if you visit them multiple times.
Seoul, which ranked third, is the center of rapidly changing K-culture and has a high revisit rate.
Hallyu fans from all over the world are visiting the world because of the abundance of content that allows them to experience Korean pop culture firsthand, such as participating in K-pop concerts, fan events, and visiting popular K-drama filming locations.
Major shopping streets such as Myeong-dong are crowded with beauty clinics, spas, and road beauty shops that reflect the latest trends, and the number of Nth travelers visiting Seoul again for beauty and wellness experiences is on the rise.
Among domestic destinations, △Busan △Jeju △ Incheon △ Daegu was selected as a popular destination for revisiting in addition to Seoul. In particular, Incheon is gaining popularity as a complex tourist destination that encompasses both nature and culture.
Not only can you enjoy the ‘Irish Hopping Tour’ with more than 40 attractions, but you can also experience representative music festivals in Korea such as △ Asian Pop Festival △ Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.
Daegu is a gourmet city with local tastes and characteristics, attracting the attention of Nth travelers. You can taste a variety of street food in the food alley in Seomun Market, the largest traditional market in the country.
The Daegu Chimaek Festival, where visitors can enjoy Chimaek (chicken + beer), a representative K-food, has been held for more than 10 years, leading domestic and foreign travelers to visit.
“Today, travelers tend to visit the same place several times and pursue in-depth experiences,” said Lee Joon-hwan, head of Agoda’s Korean branch. “Agoda provides various benefits and activities so that individuals can enjoy their own travel.”
Currently, Agoda provides a variety of services for travelers to plan their Nth trip or find new destinations through 6 million hotels, vacation accommodations, 130,000 air routes, and 300,000 activities.
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