KAYAK.sg: Best Cities To Visit Over The Long Weekends Of 2016

Travel search engine KAYAK.sg reveals the six best cities to visit over the six long weekends of 2016.

With six long weekends in 2016, there’s no better time to start making your travel plans for the year ahead. KAYAK.sg has made it easier for you by shortlisting six of the best cities to visit over the long weekends. On top of that, KAYAK.sg has also revealed the best time to purchase your flight tickets to grab the best deals.

For those looking to maximise their leave, or simply to go on a quick getaway, travelling during any of the long weekends is the best time to do so. From cities like Jakarta, to Sydney and Seoul, a long weekend is more than enough time to soak in the sights and sounds, as well as explore the food and culture of these cities.

Below is KAYAK.sg’s list of top destinations to visit over the six long weekends in 2016.

Jakarta, Indonesia

While most Singaporeans spend their Chinese New Year holidays back home with family, make this year a special one with a short family getaway to Jakarta instead. Known for its thriving local food scene, Jakarta offers an abundance of mouth-watering cuisine ranging from street food to local delicacies such as the Bebek Goreng (fried duck) and Kerak Telur (spicy omelette). Daily cooking classes are also available at Jakarta Culinary Centre, where travellers can learn cooking tips and prepare their own traditional Indonesian meals back home.

Bangkok, Thailand

For the 45-year olds who would like to maximise their leave, a short trip to Bangkok over the Good Friday long weekend makes for a fulfilling break from work. With its strong shopping and food culture, a city break to Bangkok will definitely promise a full weekend of retail and food therapy. Shopaholics can shop till they drop at the famous Platinum Fashion Mall, or indulge in the finer things in life at the new Emquartier. Foodies can look forward to visiting Bangkok’s well-loved cafés – try 24 Owls at Ekkamai for brunch, and After You at Siam Square for dessert. After a long day of food and shopping, travellers can retreat to Lek Massage at Siam Square for a relaxing massage.

Taipei, Taiwan

For the active ager who enjoys food and sight-seeing, Taipei is definitely a place to visit over the Labour Day weekend this year. The popular Shilin Night Market is a must-try for first-time travellers to Taipei, with its array of delectable local street food. Adventurous travellers can immerse themselves in Beitou’s public hot springs before hiking on a woodland path up the Elephant Mountain to catch beautiful views of Taipei 101. Travellers can also visit Taiwan’s various art galleries and museums and gain greater insight into Taiwan’s history.

Sydney, Australia

The semi-retired active ager would take interest in a short trip to Sydney over the National Day long weekend. With the temperature inching up to 20 degrees celsius, August is a great time to soak up a bit of winter sun and appreciate the fine things in life that Sydney has to offer. Arrange a whale watching tour to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures and explore the city’s most famous landmarks – the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. On Sunday morning, drop by the Bondi Beach Market to pick up some locally-made handicrafts – which ranges from jewellery to soap. With plenty of live music venues and speakeasies, travellers can expect to be entertained all through the long weekend.

Seoul, Korea

For the active ager planning to catch a glimpse of Seoul’s beautiful fall colours, the best time to visit would be over the Hari Raya Haji long weekend in September. Stroll the ginkgo tree-lined streets of Garosugil in Gangnam or the beautiful park surrounding Gyeongbokgung Palace for the best views of Seoul’s autumn colours. From the palace gates, head towards Samcheong Park along the scenic Samcheongdong-gil Road, which is lined with small galleries, restaurants and shops. The adventurous may choose to hike up Gwanaksan for spectacular views of Gangnam and Achasan. Last but not least, reward yourself with some galbi (Korean barbeque), which can be found at almost every block in this food-loving city.

Hong Kong

If you’ve missed Hong Kong’s Winterfest last year, there’s always this Christmas to plan your trip there again. With plenty of holiday cheer to be found at the month-long Christmas-themed festival, Hong Kong would make an ideal family travel destination to visit over the Christmas weekend. Take a night stroll to admire the festive lights and décor lining the city’s skyscrapers, and be sure to shop till you drop or binge on some egg tarts in this city that never sleeps.

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