1-2 hours direct flight, visa-free and safe, three countries!

### **Short-haul Visa-Free Travel Guide: 1-2 Hours Flight, Selected Popular Asian Destinations** **1. South Korea · Jeju Island** **Highlights**: Volcanic island scenery, black pork, orange farms, duty-free shopping. - **Must-eat**: Black pork BBQ (Hwadae Black Pork Restaurant), seafood ramen (노라바 Noraba), orange ice cream (Hugely Jeju). - **Must-visit**: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Hallasan hiking, Dongmun Market night market. - **Recommended hotels**: Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott (resort + theme park), Grand Hyatt Jeju (city convenience). **2. South Korea · Busan** **Highlights**: Port city, colorful capsule train, seafood market. - **Must-eat**: Sliced raw fish at Jagalchi Market, pork soup rice, BIFF Square street food. - **Must-visit**: Haeundae Capsule Train, Busan X the Sky Observatory, Gamcheon Culture Village. - **Recommended hotels**: Paradise Hotel Haeundae (sea view), business hotels near Seomyeon Station (convenient transport). **3. Thailand · Bangkok / Wat Arun** **Highlights**: Temple culture, night markets, Thai massage. - **Must-eat**: Pad Thai on Khao San Road, curry crab at Jae Kin Restaurant, mango sticky rice. - **Must-visit**: Wat Arun sunset (entrance 50 THB), Grand Palace, Chao Phraya River cruise. - **Recommended hotels**: Bangkok Anmanna Hotel (infinity pool), Ibis Styles Sukhumvit (high cost performance). **4. Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur / Semporna** **Highlights**: Petronas Twin Towers, tropical islands, diving paradise. - **Must-eat**: Jalan Alor night market (satay, durian), Petaling Street snacks. - **Must-visit**: Twin Towers observation deck, Batu Caves rainbow stairs, Semporna island hopping (Sipadan diving). - **Recommended hotels**: The Face Suites Kuala Lumpur (infinity pool), Semporna Water Village Resort (like Kapalai). **Summary**: - **Visa-free convenience**: Jeju Island, Busan (South Korea), Bangkok (Thailand visa on arrival), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia e-visa). - **Short flights**: Suitable for weekends or short holidays, 1-2 hours direct. - **Unique experiences**: Jeju Island’s natural scenery, Busan’s sea view train, Bangkok’s temple night markets, Semporna’s diving paradise. **Recommended itineraries**: - **3-4 day short trips**: Jeju Island (nature + food) or Bangkok (culture + shopping). - **5-7 day in-depth trips**: Busan + Jeju Island / Kuala Lumpur + Semporna (island + city). **Tips**: Book popular restaurants and hotels in advance, renting a car in Jeju Island is more convenient, diving in Semporna requires prior arrangement. These three countries satisfy both seaside vacations and city trips, with short flight times and easy visa-free entry, perfect for weekends and short holidays.