Discover the Best of Gangjin: How to Save 50% on Your Holiday Travel This Lunar New Year!

As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, Gangjin County’s “Half-Price Travel for Everyone” program is turning heads as a budget-friendly getaway option for families and friends. With rising costs during peak holiday seasons, the chance to slash travel expenses by 50% is striking a chord with budget-conscious travelers.

Gangjin County officials revealed on the 10th that visitors can easily access this money-saving deal. Simply search “Gangjin Half-Price Travel” on any major search engine, then pre-register through the official website (gangjintour.com). After your trip, you’ll receive a sweet 50% cashback on your Gangjin expenses in the form of mobile gift certificates. Solo travelers can score up to 10 million KRW (7,500 USD) back, while groups of two or more can pocket up to 20 million KRW (15,000 USD).

This Lunar New Year, Gangjin County is betting on a surge of homecomings. They’re anticipating more locals will invite family and friends to celebrate in their hometown, swapping far-flung destinations for a cozy Gangjin getaway.

The Half-Price Travel program has taken off like wildfire since its debut just three weeks ago. A whopping 4,055 groups have already gotten the green light for their applications. Of these, 1,304 groups have explored Gangjin, dropping about 411.68 million KRW (308,760 USD) in the local economy. The program has pumped roughly 191.56 million KRW (143,670 USD) back into visitors’ pockets via mobile gift certificates, giving the local economy a much-needed boost.

Gangjin County Mayor Kang Jin-won shared his enthusiasm: “We hope families will create priceless memories in Gangjin this Lunar New Year. Our Half-Price Travel deal aims to make homecomings more appealing, ease financial stress, and create unforgettable experiences – all while injecting some serious energy into our local businesses.”