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[Eye Plus] Exotic scenery of white yachts at Jeongokhang Marina Port
Jul 24, 2021
Though summer travel abroad has become more difficult with strict travel restrictions and quarantine measures implemented around the world amid the pandemic, Jeongokhang Marina Port, located in Seosin-myeon of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, quenches the thirst of travel bugs, presenting an exotic sunset while white yachts are moored in the port. The Jeongok port, the first marina in or around the ...
[Photo News] Double rainbow shines bright in Seoul
Jul 24, 2021
The sky in Seoul was graced by a double rainbow at early night on July 19 in Seoul. This picture was taken from the rooftop of the Korea Meteorological Administration. The rainbow in the indigo sky mesmerized Seoulites on their way home from work. People jog against the backdrop of the double rainbow near Mangwon in western Seoul. The double rainbow is reflected in a puddle in Seoul in the ima...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Jul 23, 2021
Boryeong Mud Festival The Boryeong Mud Festival takes place at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province. With its slogan “On and Off,” the festival will be held both online and offline from July 23 to Aug. 1. The event is one of South Korea’s best-known festivals, attracting the largest number of international visitors to the beach. Visitors can enjoy the hybrid festival through v...
[Eye Plus] Ahyeon-dong still bears traces of ‘Parasite’
Jul 17, 2021
An area rich in history and culture, the hill street of Ahyeon-dong has one of 10 walking paths that Seoul’s western district of Mapo is promoting to visitors. The district has set up multiple signposts marking notable sights along the paths. The course begins at Ahyeon Market, near Ahyeon Station on Subway Line No. 2, Exit No. 4. Since the market opened in 1930, it has embodied a typical Korean...
[Photo News] Zinnias bloom on Jeju Island
Jul 17, 2021
Zinnia blossoms are capturing the hearts of visitors at the historic site in Aewol-eup on Jeju Island where 13th-century Korean resistance fighters struggled as hard as they could against Mongolian invaders. Though they were ultimately defeated, the Koreans never gave up. Zinnia elegans, well known for their colorful red, pink and orange flowers, start blooming between June and October. The Ko...
‘We may be a global brand, but Ananti Hilton Busan thinks locally’
Jul 17, 2021
Four years since the hotel’s opening, Ananti Hilton Busan’s General Manager Peer Norsell shares thoughts on the essence of hotels
Rediscovering Joseon’s Neo-Confucian academies
Jul 10, 2021
Places of learning offer a unique experience in a natural setting
[Eye Plus] Strolling along the walkway of Namyangju Water Garden
Jul 10, 2021
The monsoon season is just around the corner, but the cool summer breeze awaits at the waterfront of Namyangju Water Garden. Located near Ungilsan Station in front of Bukhan River, the nature-friendly garden can be seen at the southern part of Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Daisy fleabanes that bloom from June, also known as “fried egg flowers” due to their shape and color, wave at passersby, an...
How to use Ddareungi, Seoul’s rental bike
Jul 10, 2021
Ddareungi is Seoul city’s public rental bike service, which you can use across the city. You can download the Seoul Bike app on your phone then register or log in with Naver, Facebook or a Kakao account. The app is available in both Korean and English. You can select “Buy Pass” and select the plan that fits you -- one-time, weekly, monthly and annual pass. There are one or two-hour rentals for e...
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Jul 9, 2021
Gimje Horizon Festival The Gimje Horizon Festival takes place in front of the Byeokgoljae Reservoir in Gimje, North Jeolla Province. Themed “sky and land meeting at the horizon,” the festival aims to showcase the uniqueness of South Korea’s farming culture. A variety of programs are available for festivalgoers, including dragon games, rice harvesting, a Black Eagle air show and a parade. This y...
[Photo news] Beaches officially open on Jeju Island
Jul 3, 2021
The deep blue sea stretching beyond the horizon combined with the sight of palm trees makes a splendid summer view. Beaches on Jeju Island officially opened on July 1. Summer vacationers enjoy swimming at Hamdeok Beach in Jocheon-eup. A huge banner requests visitors to comply with the safety rules at Woljeong Beach in Gujwa-eup. (Photos: Yonhap)
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Jul 2, 2021
Geumsan Insam Festival Geumsan Insam Festival is held annually since 1981 in Geumsan-gun, South Chungcheong Province, and is the largest ginseng-producing region in South Korea. Growing both in content and in size, the festival was selected as a cultural tourism festival by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Sports in 1996, and became established as a national festival. This year’s festival w...
Culture ministry’s ‘Korea International Travel Expo’ prepares global leap
Jun 28, 2021
Over 2,000 buyers from 40 countries to participate at exposition to consult with South Korea’s leading travel agencies, airlines, medical institutions
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Jun 25, 2021
Gangwon Romantic Night Train Stargaze A summer stargazing tour to Gangwon Province package from Korail has kicked off, and promises a safe and convenient trip for passengers. The daily tour from KTX begins every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with a minimum of eight people required to register for departure. Prices vary from 66,000 won to 99,000 won per person until Aug. 31. Travel insurance, mea...
Demand for overseas travel soars after more than a year of staying put
Jun 19, 2021
Travel agencies are rushing to come up with new products to satisfy changed needs of pandemic travels
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