Fantasy worlds met in reality, 6 travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region

Recently, in the travel industry, 'Romantasy' travel, where one directly experiences the settings of movies or novels, is establishing itself as a new trend. According to data released by Booking.com, a significant number of South Korean travelers showed high interest in such immersive travel. This is interpreted as a result reflecting recent travel consumption psychology that emphasizes narrative experiences beyond simple sightseeing.

In the Asia-Pacific region, there are many places that can satisfy this fantasy sensibility. Jeonju, South Korea, preserves the atmosphere of classical royal romance, and Shirakawa-go, Japan, offers a landscape like a fairy tale village with its snow-covered houses. Hampi, India, shows the aspect of a lost kingdom where ancient myths and ruins blend, and Glenorchy, New Zealand, embraces grand nature well known as a filming location for epic movies.

In addition, the secret jungles and temples of Phuket, Thailand, and the sacred forests of Ubud, Bali, in Indonesia, provide mysterious experiences to travelers. A Booking.com official stated, “For travelers who want to encounter imaginary worlds in reality, these exotic travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region will provide special inspiration.”