[Today's Travel] Chilling Horror Experiences and Occult... Escape the Heat at Lotte World and More

Phoenix Island Jeju Summer Vacation Package
Norang Poongseon, Balkan 3-Country Tour
Modetour, Next Winter Japan Cruise Products, etc.

We bring you the latest news and new products from the travel and leisure industry on the 17th. Lotte World is introducing new indoor experience content for the summer vacation. Phoenix Island Jeju has launched a summer vacation package that allows guests to use the pyramid-shaped architectural structure, Agora. In addition, you can also find Balkan 3-country travel packages from Norangpungseon and a Japan cruise special exhibition launched by Modetour targeting the winter season.

Lotte World, Indoor Experience Content Opens

Lotte World Magic Island 'Gwidam (鬼談)'
[Photo by Lotte World]

Lotte World has prepared indoor experience content suitable for summer, including chilling horror experiences and immersive occult experiences. First, the horror experience "Gwidam (鬼談): Secret of the Abandoned House," which debuted last summer, is being reintroduced. It is a popular experience space among horror enthusiasts. It can be experienced at Lotte World Magic Island until November 17. At the Lotte World Folk Museum, a strange encounter between Korean history and the occult unfolds. The immersive occult experience "Bulcheonggaek" offers unique content incorporating traditional elements such as pungsujiri (geomancy) and folk tales. It is available for free by scanning the QR code on the information sign at the entrance of the Folk Museum from the 26th until November 24. At Ice Garden, where you can enjoy skating even in summer, a photo zone with a Christmas atmosphere has been set up in the resting area. Also, using an artificial snow machine, a "Midsummer Christmas" is created with snow falling in the waiting area, and every day at 4 p.m., carols and dance music will play, creating an atmosphere as if winter has arrived.

Phoenix Island Jeju, Agora Infinity Pool Package

Phoenix Island Agora Infinity Pool
[Photo by Phoenix Island]

Phoenix Island Jeju, which embraces Seopjikoji, has launched a summer vacation package called the Infinity Pool Package that allows use of the Agora. Agora is a pyramid-shaped architectural structure designed by the world-renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta. The outdoor ocean-view infinity pool stands out. The new package consists of a 34-pyeong royal room, cozy breakfast buffet, access to the Agora lounge, and the exclusive infinity pool. The infinity pool operates from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. From 8 p.m., a bubble party that children love is held for about two hours. Package users receive an ice cream beer voucher to enjoy at the Agora lounge and slushy drinks for up to two accompanying children. Also, for those staying two nights on the package, a platter menu to enjoy with beer during the evening at Seopji Square or the Agora lounge within the complex is offered as a special benefit. The package price starts at 360,000 KRW for two people on weekdays.

Norangpungseon, Launches 'Balkan 3-Country' Package with T'way Air

Dubrovnik Photo by Norangpungseon

Norangpungseon announced the launch of a package that allows travelers to visit Balkan countries including Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia in collaboration with T'way Air. Departures are three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) via T'way Air until October 19, and customers can choose to visit two or three countries according to their preferences. A professional guide accompanies the entire itinerary. Major tourist destinations in the Balkan region include Zagreb in Croatia, Split known as the Emperor's city, Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage city, Bled called the pearl of the Julian Alps, and Mostar, a medieval city where Islam and Catholicism coexist.

Modetour, Launches Korea-Japan Cruise Special Exhibition

Korea-Japan Cruise Special Exhibition
Photo by Modetour

Modetour announced the launch of the "Two Winters, Two-Color Romantic Korea-Japan Cruise" special exhibition. The package features boarding the authentic Italian cruise ship Costa Serena. First, the "Seol Holiday Okinawa 6 Days" package departs from Busan on January 29 next year, visiting Naha City and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, Japan, before returning to Busan. The package price starts at 1,790,000 KRW. There is also the "Hokkaido Snow Festival Cruise 7 Days" package. It departs from Busan in early February next year to coincide with the "Yukimatsuri" snow festival held in Sapporo, visiting Hakodate and Otaru before returning to Busan. Guests can experience the romance of Japanese winter with an overnight stay in Hakodate, known for one of Japan's three major night views, and Otaru, the filming location of the movie Love Letter. The package price starts at 1,890,000 KRW. Early reservations by the 31st offer a discount of 300,000 KRW per person, and reservations from the 1st to the 31st of next month offer a 200,000 KRW discount per person. Group reservations of 10 to 20 or more people receive an additional discount of up to 100,000 KRW.