Hotelupwell.com – Entering mid-2024, the number of Indonesian tourists to South Korea will have reached 135,000 people.
This figure is predicted to continue to increase until the end of next year, as stated by KTO Jakarta PR and Media Executive, Novi Nursyahbani.
South Korea is targeting the arrival of 300,000 Indonesian tourists in 2024, surpassing the achievement of 278,000 tourists in 2019.
While promoting Korean tourism, Novi also shared tips for going on holiday to South Korea in mid to late 2024.
1. Stay healthy in every season
There are still three seasons left in Korea from July to December 2024, namely summer, autumn and winter.
“Take care of your health in every season. You have to be prepared for changes in the next season because the weather in Korea is also unpredictable,” said Novi when met by the media after the opening of the Hallyu Tourism Festival at Lotte Mall Kuningan, South Jakarta, Thursday (11/7/ 2021). 2024).
Bring and wear clothes according to the season. Don’t forget to wear layers when the museum gets cold.
2. Come to a new tourist spot
If you have been to South Korea before, try new tourist attractions while on holiday in Ginseng Country.
There are five new tourist attractions in South Korea that are being intensively promoted, namely the Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae), DMZ (Dora Observatory), Songdo Central Park, Busan Green Railway, and Seongsan Sunrise Peak.
3. Stop by many cities in South Korea
Seoul is generally used as the main destination when arriving in this country. However, Novi suggested exploring other areas.
“Don’t just play in Seoul, but also go to other cities, Incheon or Gangwon, which are actually close to Seoul and can be reached using public transportation,” suggested Novi.