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May 19, 2018 Travel

[Eye Plus] Jeonju Hanok Village, a touchpoint of Korea’s past and present

Always bristling with tourists -- local and foreign, many dressed in modernized hanbok -- Jeonju Hanok Village is a top priority tourist spot in the North Jeolla Province city.The antique traditional residential district, however, is not just a photogenic theme park. It is living proof of Korea’s modern history in the early 20th century. It is also a symbol of balance which the ancient city has achieved between its traditional cultural assets and development.The hanok village originates from the

[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Samgwangsa Temple Lantern FestivalSamgwangsa Temple holds an annual lantern festival, attracting over a million visitors each year. It is known for displaying some 3 million lanterns of various types. The lanterns bear hope and sincere love toward Buddha and create spectacular views as the wave of lanterns lighten up the dark sky with their brilliant colors.The event is open to visitors of all ages, and will be held until May 22.Call the travel hotlines at 1330 for more information in Korean, En

May 12, 2018
Travel
[Photo News] A carpet of canola blossoms

Visitors were seen basking in early summer’s sunlight on Wednesday in the field of brilliant yellow canolas carpeting the Dangnamri Island in Daeshin-myeon, Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province.In a 140,000 square-meter field, canola blossoms began to blossom last week.The peak season for a trip to the small island is expected to be between May 12 and 22.Photo by Park Hyun-koo (phko@heraldcorp.com)Written by Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)

May 11, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Cheongsando Slow Walking FestivalDesignated as the first Slow City in Asia, Cheongsando in Wando-gun hosts the annual Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival until May 7.The spring is the best time to enjoy the canola blossoms and barley with the sea in the background. During the festival, visitors can participate in various cultural events and exhibitions.The event is open to visitors of all ages, and there are separate charges for hands-on programs. Call the travel hotlines at 1330 for more informat

May 5, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Lotus Lantern FestivalKorea’s designated intangible cultural property No. 122, Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) will take place between May 12 and May 23 at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. The festival includes Lantern Parade from Dongdaemun Gate to Jogyesa Temple between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on May 12, and a post-parade celebration that will include traditional group dance of ganggangsullae. On sideline of the event, “Eoullim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally)” will also take place on May 12 from 4:

Apr 28, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Cheongsando Slow Walking FestivalDesignated as the first Slow City in Asia, Cheongsando in Wando-gun hosts the annual Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival, this year until May 7.April is the best time to enjoy the canola blossoms and barley with the sea in the background. During the festival, visitors can participate in various cultural events and exhibitions.The event is open to visitors of all ages, and there are seperate charges for hands-on programs.Call the travel hotlines at 1330 for more inf

Apr 21, 2018
Travel
Travel spots feature film locations

With Hallyu spreading Korean culture across the world, the popularity of Korean movies, TV shows and music has been attracting foreign tourists to the country. Capitalizing on this trend, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday launched plans for this year’s Spring Travel Week -- 16 days in late April and early May designated to introduce travel destinations and programs based on locations featured in popular Korean movies and TV shows.Travel Week, which started in 2014, is a gove

Apr 18, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Herb Island Lighting & Illumination FestivalHerb Island in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, will be hosting the annual Lighting & Illumination Festival until Oct. 31. With its 300-meter wish tunnel, a lavender field lit up in various colors and more, Herb Island aims to get visitors in the holiday spirit. Inspired by European Christmas markets, the festival offers various events, including Christmas-themed soap-, tree- and candle-making, a Christmas cookie market and roasted turkey.Admission to the H

Apr 14, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Samcheok 2018 bike trek A noncompetitive bicycle race around Samcheok, Gangwon Province, will take place on the last weekend of April. The event will take off at Samcheok Culture & Art Center on April 29, and will consist of a course that crosses the city of Samcheok. Olympic gold-medal speedskater Mo Tae-bum has been appointed honorary ambassador for the event.Riders can choose between a 138-kilometer "challenge" course and 42-kilometer "accompanying" course. The challenge course is available t

Apr 7, 2018
Travel
Koreans top tourists to Japan in early 2018

South Koreans took up the largest percentage of foreign tourists visiting Japan in January and February this year.The number of Koreans visiting Japan early this year surpassed that of Chinese tourists, who topped the list last year, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced Sunday. The surge came after the Chinese government staged economic retaliation against Korea following diplomatic tensions around the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, driving Koreans to Japan instead, rep

Apr 2, 2018
Travel
[Video] Tour service to link Korean ‘oppa’ with foreign visitors

A South Korean software company has launched a specialty tour service targeting foreign visitors hoping for their own “oppa,” as depicted in Korean TV dramas. Korean women use the term “oppa” to address an older male family member, friend or romantic partner of the same generation. The service -- “Oh My Oppa” -- allows foreign visitors to “rent an oppa.” “It started out as a joke that foreigners coming to Korea expect to find men like the ones they see on dramas, but no, there aren’t any men on

Mar 31, 2018
Travel
Jeju remembers

Jeju Island’s Dark Tours commemorate those slaughtered in the 4.3 massacres

Mar 30, 2018
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Herb Island Lighting & Illumination FestivalHerb Island in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, will be hosting the annual Lighting & Illumination Festival until Oct. 31.With its 300-meter wish tunnel, a lavender field lit up in various colors and more, Herb Island aims to get visitors in the holiday spirit. Inspired by European Christmas markets, the festival offers various events, including Christmas-themed soap, tree and candle-making, a Christmas cookie market and roasted turkey.Admission to the Herb

Mar 24, 2018
Travel
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Herb Island Lighting & Illumination Festival Herb Island in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, will be hosting the annual Lighting & Illumination Festival until Oct. 31.With its 300-meter wish tunnel, a lavender field lit up in various colors and more, Herb Island aims to get visitors in the holiday spirit. Inspired by European Christmas markets, the festival offers various events, including Christmas-themed soap, tree and candle-making, a Christmas cookie market and roasted turkey.Admission to the Her

Mar 16, 2018
Travel
[Eye Plus] Straight from the sea

While most of Seoul sleeps, Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul comes alive with freshly caught seafood and merchants preparing for early morning auctions. Dazzling lights brighten the bustling market at 1 a.m., while moving trucks as well as handcarts and boxes being unloaded create an energized atmosphere. The timings of the auctions differ by the types of seafood. Auctions selling shellfish and squid usually start at 1 a.m., while live-fish auctions begin at 3 a.m. Before these

Mar 17, 2018
Travel

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