【2025 Latest Edition】Chosen by Travel Pros! Top 3 Destinations to Visit During the Year-End and New Year Holidays
An Exceptional Experience in Seoul, Taipei, and Hawaii
1st Place
Seoul (South Korea)
A city of the five senses, adorned with snowflakes, pins, and night views.
Winter in Seoul is a magical season when the city itself is enveloped in light.
From Myeongdong, sparkling with illuminations, to Hongdae, lined with cafes, and Apgujeong, a trendsetting hub, it is full of areas that will make your heart race just by walking around.
Among them, a year-round popular cafe dessert is the "Sulfa Pins." It is a dessert featuring berries and condensed milk layered on fluffy milk ice, and it has become a hot topic for being "like eating snow."
When the winter cityscape overlaps with the whiteness of the Pins, it looks like a scene from a Korean winter story.
Many shops offer different toppings for each season, and the appeal is that you can discover new flavors no matter how many times you visit.
At night, the illumination of Gyeongbokgung Palace is fantastic.
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A Hidden Gem Known Only to Locals/Yeonnam-dong
──A quiet cafe district on the outskirts of Hongdae.
The back alleys are lined with art walls and select lifestyle shops, making it a weekend spot where young Koreans can “spend their time as if living there.”
You can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Seoul, a world away from the bustling city center.
2nd Place
Taipei (Taiwan)
The aromas of food stalls and the warmth of the city make for a winter journey that warms the heart.
“It’s winter, but it’s not cold”—that’s one of the reasons Taipei is so beloved.
Average temperatures from December to February hover around 18–22°C, allowing you to enjoy a “winter that feels just like spring,” perfect for exploring the city on foot.
In Jiufen, the glow of red lanterns illuminates the hillside town, and at night, the enchanting light from the lanterns reflects and shimmers on the sea.
At Shilin Night Market, you can enjoy a full day just exploring the evening food stalls for pepper buns, braised pork rice, and tapioca milk tea.
A Hidden Gem Known Only to Locals/Dihua Street
──The old wholesale district has been redeveloped into a popular area lined with art galleries and herbal tea cafes.
At the end of the year, the Nian Hua Da Jie (Lunar New Year Market) comes alive, and you can also enjoy watching Taiwanese people prepare for the New Year.
3rd Place
Honolulu (Hawaii)
An ultimate restorative getaway enveloped by year-round sunshine and ocean breezes.
Hawaii, a tropical paradise. Even in December, the average temperature is around a pleasant 26°C, and the beaches are bustling with people enjoying surfing and seaside strolls.
In Waikiki, countdown fireworks light up the night sky, and watching the first sunrise of the year at Diamond Head is a classic New Year’s Day tradition.
This is truly a city where you can experience the turn of the year and the New Year at the same time.
Tipping is common in hotels and restaurants, and credit cards are the standard method of payment.
Because it is popular with tourists, public Wi-Fi can sometimes be unstable, so using an eSIM to stay connected at all times can help prevent trouble.
A Hidden Gem Known Only to Locals / Kakaako Wall Art District
──A notable area where a warehouse district has been transformed into an art town.
Enjoy breakfast at the local cafe "ARVO" against a backdrop of colorful murals.
A farmers market is also held on weekends, and the area has a peaceful atmosphere with few tourists.
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