{"id":40340,"date":"2025-12-04T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40340"},"modified":"2025-12-04T07:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:05:00","slug":"agoda-spotlights-central-asia-as-rising-travel-destination-for-south-korean-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40340","title":{"rendered":"Agoda Spotlights Central Asia as Rising Travel Destination for South Korean Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — With domestic and foreign airlines expanding flight options to Central Asia<\/span>, the region is capturing the attention of South Korean travelers. Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda revealed that,\u00a0based on accommodation searches made by South Korean travelers from January to October this year, search volume for four key Central Asian countries \u2014 Uzbekistan<\/span>, Kazakhstan<\/span>, Kyrgyzstan<\/span>, and Tajikistan<\/span> \u2014 has increased by 225% compared to the same period last\u00a0year.<\/p>\n

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Uzbekistan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Famed as a central hub along the ancient Silk Road, Uzbekistan<\/span> saw a 234% increase in searches by South Korean travelers this year. In particular, interest in Tashkent<\/span>, the country’s capital, rose by 289% after T’way Air launched its direct Incheon\u2013Tashkent route in May, marking it the first service to Uzbekistan<\/span> by a Korean low-cost carrier. Meanwhile, the historic cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have also gained traction, with search volumes increasing by 127% and 59%, respectively.<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

With a 295% year-on-year increase in search volume among South Korean travelers, Kazakhstan<\/span> is emerging as a new favorite destination in Central Asia<\/span>. The launch of Eastar Jet’s new Incheon\u2013Almaty route, which operated from April to October this year, boosted Almaty’s<\/span> popularity, with search interest rising by 348%. Meanwhile, Shymkent, Kazakhstan’s<\/span> third-largest city<\/span>, has also gained popularity following SCAT Airlines’ launch of a direct flight from\u00a0Incheon in May, resulting in an 89% increase in travel interest by South Koreans.<\/p>\n

Kyrgyzstan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Often called the “Alps of Central Asia<\/span>,” Kyrgyzstan<\/span> has become a must-visit destination for adventure seekers, with search volume among South Korean travelers rising by 61% this year. Karakol and Cholpon-Ata \u2014 both located by Lake Issyk-Kul and renowned for their trekking routes and stunning natural landscapes \u2014 recorded 127% and 83% increases in searches, respectively. Bishkek<\/span>, the capital of Kyrgyzstan<\/span>, is also gaining popularity, with searches from South Korean travelers increasing by 46%.<\/p>\n

Tajikistan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Tajikistan<\/span> has seen a 43% rise in searches from South Korean travelers. In the capital city of Dushanbe<\/span>, elegant European-style architecture lines the streets alongside bustling traditional bazaars, contributing to a 41% increase in search interest.<\/p>\n

Jay Lee<\/span>, Regional Director,\u00a0North\u00a0Asia at Agoda<\/b>, said, “We’re seeing a clear rise in curiosity among South Korean travelers for destinations that combine adventure, culture, and authenticity, with Central Asia<\/span> standing out as a region of growing interest. At Agoda, we’re excited to help travelers explore these emerging destinations and make planning their trips seamless with our wide range of flights, accommodations, and activities.”<\/p>\n

Travelers looking for the perfect Central Asia<\/span> trip can start their search on Agoda to select from over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all easily combined in a single booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app and visit Agoda.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — With domestic and foreign airlines expanding flight options to Central Asia<\/span>, the region is capturing the attention of South Korean travelers. Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda revealed that,\u00a0based on accommodation searches made by South Korean travelers from January to October this year, search volume for four key Central Asian countries \u2014 Uzbekistan<\/span>, Kazakhstan<\/span>, Kyrgyzstan<\/span>, and Tajikistan<\/span> \u2014 has increased by 225% compared to the same period last\u00a0year.<\/p>\n

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Uzbekistan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Famed as a central hub along the ancient Silk Road, Uzbekistan<\/span> saw a 234% increase in searches by South Korean travelers this year. In particular, interest in Tashkent<\/span>, the country’s capital, rose by 289% after T’way Air launched its direct Incheon\u2013Tashkent route in May, marking it the first service to Uzbekistan<\/span> by a Korean low-cost carrier. Meanwhile, the historic cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have also gained traction, with search volumes increasing by 127% and 59%, respectively.<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

With a 295% year-on-year increase in search volume among South Korean travelers, Kazakhstan<\/span> is emerging as a new favorite destination in Central Asia<\/span>. The launch of Eastar Jet’s new Incheon\u2013Almaty route, which operated from April to October this year, boosted Almaty’s<\/span> popularity, with search interest rising by 348%. Meanwhile, Shymkent, Kazakhstan’s<\/span> third-largest city<\/span>, has also gained popularity following SCAT Airlines’ launch of a direct flight from\u00a0Incheon in May, resulting in an 89% increase in travel interest by South Koreans.<\/p>\n

Kyrgyzstan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Often called the “Alps of Central Asia<\/span>,” Kyrgyzstan<\/span> has become a must-visit destination for adventure seekers, with search volume among South Korean travelers rising by 61% this year. Karakol and Cholpon-Ata \u2014 both located by Lake Issyk-Kul and renowned for their trekking routes and stunning natural landscapes \u2014 recorded 127% and 83% increases in searches, respectively. Bishkek<\/span>, the capital of Kyrgyzstan<\/span>, is also gaining popularity, with searches from South Korean travelers increasing by 46%.<\/p>\n

Tajikistan<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Tajikistan<\/span> has seen a 43% rise in searches from South Korean travelers. In the capital city of Dushanbe<\/span>, elegant European-style architecture lines the streets alongside bustling traditional bazaars, contributing to a 41% increase in search interest.<\/p>\n

Jay Lee<\/span>, Regional Director,\u00a0North\u00a0Asia at Agoda<\/b>, said, “We’re seeing a clear rise in curiosity among South Korean travelers for destinations that combine adventure, culture, and authenticity, with Central Asia<\/span> standing out as a region of growing interest. At Agoda, we’re excited to help travelers explore these emerging destinations and make planning their trips seamless with our wide range of flights, accommodations, and activities.”<\/p>\n

Travelers looking for the perfect Central Asia<\/span> trip can start their search on Agoda to select from over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all easily combined in a single booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app and visit Agoda.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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