World Heritage Convention Day, observed annually on November 16, marks the global dedication to preserving the world’s most exceptional natural and cultural treasures. These heritage sites, recognized by UNESCO, are a testament to the beauty and diversity of landscapes and human history. Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, provides more than just a mode of transportation; it is a bridge linking people to new places and cultures.
Connecting People to Heritage Sites
For over a decade, Scoot has been connecting travellers to some of the world’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here’s a glimpse of these enchanting heritage destinations, along with details on Scoot’s flight frequencies:
- South Korea boasts must-see heritage sites such as the Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul and Jeju Volcanic Island in Jeju. Scoot ensures easy access to these cultural treasures with three-times weekly non-stop flights from Singapore to Seoul, four-times weekly flights from Singapore to Seoul through Taipei, and five-times weekly non-stop flights from Singapore to Jeju.
- For those who have a fascination with China’s rich history, the historic Qinhuai River in Nanjing and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi’an are must-visit destinations. Scoot ensures easy travel connections with five-times weekly non-stop flights from Singapore to Nanjing and daily non-stop flights from Singapore to Xi’an.
- Additionally, unique locales like Osaka and Macao boast awe-inspiring heritage sites. Osaka is home to the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, while Macao features the Historic Centre of Macao. Scoot offers daily non-stop flights from Singapore to Osaka and from Singapore to Macau. Scoot makes these heritage-rich journeys more accessible than ever.
One of the core principles of the World Heritage Convention is to promote international collaboration and mutual understanding. Scoot enables travellers from around the world to explore these locations and foster cultural exchange by making travel affordable. Our pay-as-you-need scheme empowers customers to customise their flight experience and purchase the add-ons they require for their flight, with add-ons ranging from extra legroom, checked baggage, inflight Wi-Fi, meals, an upsized Scoot experience with ScootPlus, or more – customers can save on their flight so they can spend more on experiencing cultural wonders at their destinations.
Indonesians, who want to travel to some of the aforementioned heritage sites, can fly with Scoot to Singapore from any nine cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bali, Lombok, Makassar, Manado, Pekanbaru, and Balikpapan. From Singapore, they can fly seamlessly to more than 60 destinations across 15 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.