🌸✈️ Discover Korea at the AirAsia Travel Fair 2026! ✨ Join us at the AirAsia Travel Fair from 27 – 29 March 2026 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre, Level 5, | Booth A31&A32 Get inspired for your next trip and discover the beauty of spring in Korea 🌸🌷, while learning more about travelling to exciting destinations like Busan 🌊and Jeju 🍊. Explore travel ideas, fun cultural experiences, and exclusive gifts waiting for you at our booth! 📅 27 – 29 March 2026 ⏰10am - 9pm 📍 Booth A31 & A32 📍 Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre, Level 5 🎁 Gift Redemption! ✨ Receive a KTO Multi-Travel Cable with the purchase of any Korea tour package 🧳 or flight ticket to Korea ✈️*. Travellers purchasing a flight ticket to Busan via the AirAsia MOVE App or travel agency may also redeem one Visit Busan special gift 🎁, either a Visit Busan Pass 🎟️ (limited to the first 39 pax) or a Busan Mini Luggage 🧳 / Umbrella ☂️*. 📌 Ticket Purchase Date: 1 – 29 March 2026 📌 Travel Date: From 17 June 2026 onwards 📌 Visit Busan Pass valid for travel 17 June – 20 November 2026 📌 One redemption item per person Terms and Conditions apply. 🌟 Event Highlights 🌟 🌍 Travel to Korea Information 🌊 Discover Busan 🍊 Explore Jeju 📝 KTO Travel Survey 📸 Hanbok Experience 🐾 Mascot Appearance (Weekend Only) – 1:30PM | 3:30PM | 7:30PM ✨ Come visit us and start planning your next Korea adventure! From Korea spring travel inspirations 🌸 to exciting Busan and Jeju experiences 🌊, there’s plenty to discover at the KTO booth ! AirAsia Travel Fair KL Terms and Conditions General To participate in the AirAsia Travel Fair KL 2026 (the “Event”), customers (the “Customers”) must be residing in Malaysia during the event period. Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia (the “Organiser”) reserves the right to disqualify any Customers without notice at any point during the Event or after should he/she be found to have not fulfilled the prerequisites of the Event prior to participation. Joining the Event The Event will run from 27 March 2026 to 29 March 2026. The Event will be held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre, Level 5, Booth A31 & A32. The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Event period, location, or mechanics at any time without prior notice. Gift Redemption Gift redemption is valid for Korea tour packages and flight tickets to Korea purchased during the AirAsia Travel Fair KL from 27 March 2026 to 29 March 2026. Customers who purchase any Korea tour package or flight ticket to Korea are entitled to redeem one (1) KTO Multi-Travel Cable, subject to availability. One pax is entitled to one gift only. The Korea Tour Packages must consist of full itinerary packages to Korea and individual experiences such as Korea Experience Tour in Malaysia will not be eligible for redemption. Customers who purchase flight tickets to Busan via the AirAsia MOVE App or travel agency between 1 March 2026 and 29 March 2026 are eligible to redeem one (1) Visit Busan special gift, either: One (1) Visit Busan Pass, limited to the first thirty-nine (39) customers only, orOne (1) Busan Mini Luggage or Busan Umbrella, subject to availability. The Visit Busan Pass redemption is valid for flight tickets with travel dates between 17 June 2026 and 20 November 2026. The Busan Mini Luggage or Busan Umbrella redemption is valid for flight tickets with travel dates from 17 June 2026 onwards. One (1) redemption item per person only. Redemption items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and while stocks last. The colour and type of redemption items may vary depending on stock availability. Only customers who made bookings with valid proof of purchase will be eligible for redemption. The Organiser reserves the right to request supporting documents such as booking confirmation, receipt, or identification. Employees of travel agencies collecting redemption gifts on behalf of customers must present valid proof of the customer’s booking. Additional redemption gifts are not applicable for online or phone bookings made outside the allocated campaign conditions. Customers must present themselves at the Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia booth during the Event to redeem the gifts. The Organiser reserves the right to reject any redemption without explanation should there be no proper proof of purchase or identification. The Organiser does not tolerate dishonesty, misconduct, or disruptive behaviour at the redemption counter and reserves the right to reject any redemption should such incidents occur. Other Terms The Organiser reserves the right to amend the terms & conditions at any time without prior notice.

If you are a fan of When Life Gives You Tangerines (WLGYT), you would definitely notice its retro vibes, especially in the 1960s scenes. From the vintage sets to the fashion styles, I kinda like the “old-school feeling” of those scenes, which I personally think is one of the most interesting aspects of the series. I even read an article that stated the fashion styles of Ae Sun (IU) and Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) during that “era” led to a resurgence of people searching online for similar looks, especially IU’s signature items like hairpins and dotted scarves. Yes, the hype around the series may have subsided, but WLGYT has left such an impact that many fans are still excited to visit its filming locations (most of which are in Jeju). However, my article this time isn’t about the glory of WLGYT. As I mentioned earlier, the series made me want to explore more of South Korea’s retro aura. I’ve already been to quite a number of Hanok-style spots that definitely offer that authentic “old Korea” atmosphere, but thanks to my Korean friend, Chloe, I was introduced to another place worth visiting, Incheon Chinatown, where there’s a different kind of “K-vintage” experience waiting to be discovered. Whenever we hear the word Chinatown, I believe some of you might think it feels the same as other Chinatowns around the world. Perhaps the Chinese cultural elements in terms of the architecture, temples, and food are mostly similar to other Chinatowns too, which I can’t deny. So, what is so special about Incheon, particularly its Chinatown? The word special may be a bit subjective, depending on the travelers themselves. As someone who is a regular traveler to Korea, I always wanted to explore new spots, and of course, another reason was because I wanted to delve more into the “K-retro” mood. (Left) Writer with her friends taking a photo at the entrance of Incheon Chinatown (Right) The Chinese cultural elements may be similar to those in many other Chinatowns, but Incheon’s is special in its own way So don’t worry. This article won’t be focusing on the historical aspects of Incheon Chinatown (you can easily find that information on Google). And well, I know not everyone enjoys history, but that doesn’t mean you should skip this place especially if you are a regular traveler to Korea looking to explore somewhere new. In fact, this area is accessible by subway from Seoul and takes around one hour to reach Incheon Station, which is the last station on Line 1. Chinatown is just the opposite of the station. However, the Chinatown is not near Incheon Airport, although they are in the same district. You can still go to Chinatown from the airport, but it may take around the same duration as from Seoul to reach there by subway. You can also opt for taxis or local buses from the airport too. Walk around Chinatown in a vintage outfit I remember there was a time when K-school uniforms were a “big thing,” where not only Koreans but also tourists were into that trend. I remember renting one in Hongdae and walking around the area in the uniform. Of course, even until today, you can still see people renting chic school uniforms, especially at Lotte World. If you haven’t tried it yet, why not go for it at least once? 🙂 Another outfit you can try to don is a vintage one inspired by the classic eras of Korea. When I went to Chinatown, I tried a retro school uniform from a rental shop there, called Jang Boutique , for about two hours and walked around the area. It’s a different kind of vibe walking around in that uniform with the label “Class President” on my left arm, especially since the area was a bit quiet as I was there on a Monday (yes, quite a number of shops, restaurants and cafes are usually closed on Mondays over there, so plan your trip properly if you’d like to visit this area). You can roam around Chinatown in a variety of Korean retro outfits, including vintage school uniforms Definitely you may feel a bit awkward if you happen to be the only one wearing such an outfit (like in my case), but you don’t have to worry as it’s quite common for tourists to roam around the area in these vintage outfits. There were even two lovely ahjummas who wanted to take photos with me, so yes, at least you feel welcomed 🙂 I also like the fact that the uniform complemented the Chinatown atmosphere very well. For those who don’t prefer the school uniforms, there are other 1900s style Korean costumes (of course for both men and women) that you can choose from. The rental fee usually costs around 20,000 won to 30,000 won depending on the rental duration and any additional items you want to rent too. I’m sure you will enjoy taking photos in these retro outfits (for girls, especially) because there are many spots around Chinatown that make you look like you are really from those classic eras. Along the streets you will come across many shops selling snacks, traditional Chinese goods and teas, which besides buying them as souvenirs, they make great photo spots too. Talking about having a different kind of photo collection from your Korea trip, right? 🙂 Having dessert in your vintage outfit can add even more retro vibes I saw some tourists walking in stylish vintage dresses in Ikseondong too as there are also a few rental shops there, but if you happen to be in Chinatown, give this a try as well. If you can walk around Gyeongbokgung Palace in a hanbok, there’s no harm in trying another style of outfit too, isn’t it? 🙂 Another spot to try is having dessert at one of the cafes around the area. The ambience of most cafes there will add even more retro charm to your photos. Enjoy the classical music playing in the background along with a bowl of shaved ice ( bingsu ), a simple activity but enough to make you feel like you are stepping back into past centuries. Explore attractions near Chinatown It was spring season when I went to Incheon. Slightly cold weather, but sunny, with a little bit of cherry blossom view, which made the “walking” session enjoyable. There are many attractions nearby, and one of the places I passed through was the Fairy Tale Village. It’s a mesmerizing view of murals and artworks inspired by classic fairy tales when you stroll around the village. Of course, I think this area itself took me more than half an hour to snap some good photos. It is just within walking distance from the entrance of Chinatown. Enjoy a stroll around Fairy Tale Village, surrounded by stunning murals and artworks Walking further up the area will bring you to Jayu Park, or Freedom Park which combines historical elements and scenic views. It was established to commemorate the end of the Korean War and you will also see a statue of General MacArthur in the park as a memorial to his leadership during the war. The park is a bit hilly, but you can enjoy a great view of downtown Incheon and the harbour from the pagoda-shaped observatory area. Jayu Park is a famous spot especially during the cherry blossom season. Chloe (my Korean chingu who guided me that day) said the area will be quite crowded on weekends especially when the cherry blossoms reach their peak! However, I was slightly early for it as the flowers hadn’t fully bloomed yet. Apart from these attractions, many tourists visiting Chinatown would normally try its jajangmyeon too as Incheon Chinatown is known as the birthplace of this famous Korean black bean sauce noodle. There are many jajangmyeon restaurants in this area (including a few famous ones like Sinseung Banjeom and Gonghwachun) and some offer vegan jajangmyeon too. In fact, there’s also a Jajangmyeon Museum if you want to learn more about the history of this famous comfort food among Koreans (which has now become a favourite for many non-Koreans too). Take in a stunning view of downtown Incheon and the harbour from the pagoda-shaped observatory at Jayu Park Too bad I couldn’t explore many other attractions that day, but after experiencing all those retro vibes and Chinese-Korean cultural elements around Chinatown, and if you have time, you can also hop onto the Wolmi Sea Train to enjoy a stunning view along the coastline of Wolmido Island. It’s a monorail connected to Incheon Station and with just 8,000 won (for adults) per ticket, there are a few stations you can choose to stop at, which are Wolmi Park Station, Wolmi Culture Street Station and Museum Station. I did Google some information about this and found out that each station offers a different panoramic view and attractions. My recommendation, if you are a fan of Running Man or other variety shows, you shouldn’t miss Wolmi Theme Park as it’s one of the famous filming locations for those shows. I would say, the funfair vibe looks even better at night! However, do take note that the monorail is closed on Mondays. But no worries, there are local buses and even taxis that can take you there. Hopefully, I will be able to visit these places soon and perhaps write more about them 🙂. In the meantime, you can always visit the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) website to learn more about Wolmi Park and nearby attractions because I personally feel you can spend an entire day to explore Incheon, covering both Chinatown and Wolmi Park too. *It was almost the end of autumn when the writer wrote this article and she is already planning for her 20 th visit to Seoul before the end of 2025. She hopes to share more interesting places and activities for travelers to explore in 2026!