During the frosty months of Korean winter, a small part of Korea’s Cheongyang Alps Village becomes a magical winter wonderland and home to the incredible Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival. At this festival, visitors are treated to beautiful winter scenes of frozen ice fountains and sculptures, snowy slopes you can slide down, and fiery logs roasting traditional winter snacks.
For three frigid weeks every January, the frozen river of the mountain town Hwacheon in Korea’s Gangwon Province transforms into a glittering ice playground for the magical Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. At this festival, tourists and locals alike join together to catch the rare mountain trout (sancheoneo) found only in the clean waters of the river by traditional ice fishing.
When winter chills sweep across Korea, they bring a season of enchanting festivals and events that add warmth and wonder to the long, cold months. As snow blankets mountain peaks and ice stretches across rivers, Korea comes alive with lively winter celebrations of seasonal foods, activities, lights, and heritage. Join me and discover all the best winter festivals in Korea.
Want to see colourful blossoms and blooms in Korea this spring? Interested in learning more about Korea's traditional and modern culture? Looking for a fun day trip for your spring itinerary? Then check out these amazing Korean spring festivals and add them to your plans.
Want to know what are the best things to do during winter in Korea? What winter activities you can try in Korea and what winter festivals are on? Where you should visit in winter in Korea and what winter food you should try? Then this guide to visiting Korea during winter is definitely for you.
Thinking about visiting Korea in October but not sure where to go, what to do, and what sights to see in this amazing autumn month? Then read this guide to October in Korea and discover where to see autumn foliage, how to join exciting festivals, what delicious foods you can try, and lots more.
Imagine yourself draped in beautiful Korean hanbok, walking around historic palace grounds whilst cherry blossoms gently fall to your feet. Or strolling along riverside paths, picnicking under the shade of pink blossom clouds. Discover the best places to see cherry blossoms in Korea this spring to make sure you create your own lovely Korean cherry blossom memories.
Seeing autumn leaves in Korea is an absolute must. Dazzling reds, burning oranges, rich golds, and lush greens paint the forests and mountains of Korea’s countryside in waves of splendour that shouldn't be missed. Discover all the best places to see autumn foliage in Korea this fall.
Not sure if you want to spend summer in Korea as a traveller? Looking for ways to spend days out (or in) during the hot Korean summer? Then this list of 20 cool summer activities in Korea will help you decide if you should travel and what you can do during Korea's hottest season.
Here's a list of the 50 most amazingly unique Korean experiences that you'll absolutely want to add to your South Korea bucket list. From dressing up in traditional hanbok clothes and visiting hanok houses, to sitting down with some ramyeon noodles and watching the cherry blossoms, there are many novel ways to spend your time in Korea.