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 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.
Want to hike Hallasan in winter and see snowy slopes sliding down into sparkling seas below? Up to the challenge of hiking South Korea's highest mountain and volcano? Not sure if you're ready for this difficult, rewarding hike in open country, through deep snow, and along daunting drops?
Travellers to Korea in winter can see incredible sights, including snow-covered palaces, dazzling lighting festivals, and sparkling Christmas decorations. However, the true beauty of Korean winter can be seen in the small street stalls and steamy traditional restaurants selling hot Korean winter foods that power people through the cold days.
If you're travelling to Korea this winter, you have the chance to see snow-capped mountains, Korean temples blanketed in snow, and many other unique sights from the Land of Morning Calm. So, where does it snow in Korea and what are the best places to see snow?
Want to experience the majestic beauty of Korea's many mountain ranges, but not sure when to explore them? Worried about the weather when you plan to go hiking in Korea? Interested in exploring Korea's national parks when you visit Korea? Then this Korean seasonal hiking guide has you covered.
Thinking about spending 1 week on Jeju Island in winter? Want to plan your perfect Jeju winter itinerary but not sure what there is to do in this season? Not sure if winter is a good time to visit Jeju Island? I want to share my 1 week Jeju Island winter itinerary with you so you can see why winter is still a great time to visit this Natural Wonder of the World.