“Winter in Korea” encapsulates the magic of the season in this beautiful country. Experience the charm of snow-covered landscapes, traditional Hanbok against a backdrop of ancient palaces blanketed in white, and the thrill of winter sports in world-class resorts. Warm up with hot street food and soothing traditional teas. Discover the serene beauty of temples and gardens under a fresh snowfall. This is a journey into the heart of Korea’s winter wonderland.
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.