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Gangwon: Ski slopes for devotees and beginners
Ski resorts in Gangwon Province beckon last-minute skiers, snowboarders and snow lovers Gangwon Province has long been a haven for veteran skiers and dabblers alike, thanks to its mountainous landscape and the cold, snowy weather of the country’s easternmost region. Resorts and their well-groomed slopes welcome anyone seeking panoramic views from a chairlift and a post-ski soak. Alpensia Resort Located in Pyeongchang-gun, Alpensia Resort prides itself on being the “high-end” destination for skie
Jan. 23, 2025 -
[Graphic News] Koreans pick Japan as top tourism destination this year
Japan has emerged as the top travel destination for South Koreans this year, according to a survey conducted by the local booking platform Yeogi Eottae. The survey, which gathered responses from 443 users of the customer experience management platform Data Space, found that 36.3 percent of participants selected Japan as their desired destination. Europe followed as the second most popular choice, with 24.7 percent of respondents, while Vietnam ranked third at 21.5 percent. When asked about the r
Jan. 23, 2025 -
Celebrate Seollal with traditional games at amusement parks
Amusement parks across Korea offer festive activities and discounts for the Lunar New Year holiday Amusement parks in Korea are preparing a variety of events to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday Seollal. Seoul Land announced Tuesday that it will host the "Jijigo Bokgo Alley Playground" event in the park's Samchulli Hill area from Jan. 25 to 30. In this nostalgic alley, guests can enjoy photo zones wearing retro costumes and play traditional games such as ttakji-chigi (paper tile flipping) and
Jan. 22, 2025 -
Korea Grand Sale kicks off in largest-ever scale
The 2025 Korea Grand Sale officially kicked off Wednesday, marking the largest event in the festival’s history with participation from over 1,680 companies. The event runs through Feb. 28. Korea Grand Sale, a flagship shopping and cultural tourism festival, is aimed at boosting international tourism and spending during the winter. Organized in collaboration with private companies, the festival offers discounts and benefits on airlines, accommodations, shopping, dining and more. Airline promotion
Jan. 17, 2025 -
Kosmos Ulleungdo: Island luxury that’s far from understated
Rolls-Royce & helicopter dropoff, birthday fireworks, butlers mark Villa Kosmos trip A trip to an island resort starts with a Rolls-Royce pickup and a helicopter ride. That’s how Villa Kosmos -- a two-floor residence with four rooms for up to eight people -- is serving an exclusive clientele seeking a secluded retreat on Ulleungdo. The island off the east coast of South Korea, together with Dokdo, forms the country’s easternmost group of islands. “A trip to Ulleungdo has never given our upscale
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Packages and promotions
L’Escape Hotel offers cultural experiences for Seollal L'Escape Hotel is offering a Lunar New Year package through Feb. 2, featuring two tickets to the "Van Gogh, the Great Passion" exhibition, in-room dining with galbitang, or beef short rib soup, side dishes and fruit. The package starts at 200,000 won for a deluxe room. The modern Chinese restaurant, Palais de Shin, offers a Lunar New Year dining promotion with a 15 percent discount for parties of three or more and a 20 percent discount for p
Jan. 17, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Everland fireworks At Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, fireworks will fill the sky through March 3. The signature Four Seasons Garden, a Nordic landscape covered in snow, will light up on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the butterflies fluttering among the spring flowers at the Dream Garden and the pandas playing at a nearby zoo. For more information, visit everland.com. Immersive artifact exhibition An immersive exhibition of Korean cultural objects is o
Jan. 17, 2025 -
Winter sports and art for Seoul's coldest weekend yet
Try a figure-skating class, go sledding in Yeouido or explore up-and-coming artists One-day skating classes for all levels Ice Works, a large skating facility on the fourth floor of the E-Mart Yeoksam branch near Hanti Station in Seoul, offers one-day classes to those interested in trying ice skating. The venue spans approximately 5,000 square meters and boasts the largest ice rink in Gangnam. Ice Works offers a variety of activities on its four separate rinks, including figure skating, ice hock
Jan. 10, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Winter strawberry promotion at The Lounge, Park Hyatt Seoul The Lounge, located on the 24th floor of Park Hyatt Seoul, is celebrating winter with a special winter strawberry promotion. The Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set, which is priced at 68,000 won ($46.59) per person, includes savory options such as hanwoo (Korean beef) tartare, lobster crostini, crab meat choux, and strawberry and burrata cheese salad, along with desserts like strawberry tart, strawberry yogurt cake, vanilla gateau de voyage,
Jan. 10, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Bricktopia at Legoland Discover the unexpectedly soothing experience of colorful Lego bricks passing by on an 80-meter conveyor belt, the longest in the country, at Legoland Korea Resort. The theme park in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, invites children and adults alike to Bricktopia, offering a variety of baked goods and desserts. The lounge, which can accommodate up to 200 people, will be open through February. Legoland is open Friday to Sunday. Check the latest information at legoland.kr. Ice f
Jan. 10, 2025 -
Greenery in the dead of winter
Gardens, forests to visit across country Freezing temperatures make lingering indoors evermore enticing, but a trip out to the woods could be refreshing, especially for plant and flower lovers. Even if you’re neither, a walk in the woods to breathe in forest air -- which some claim is therapeutic -- might just help you beat the mid-winter blahs. 1004 Island Garden Opened in 2004 in Shinan, South Jeolla Province, this garden runs an annual winter festival touting walking trails and a field of ca
Jan. 9, 2025 -
Secluded retreat that screams ultra-exclusive
A Hyundai Development Company residence starts at $10,000 a night High-end residences thrive on exclusivity. Since 2011, Piet Boon House at Oak Valley -- a resort complex in Wonju, Gangwon Province, that boasts the country’s largest golf course along with ski slopes -- is a private getaway frequented by a small but steady circle of high-net-worth individuals. The upscale clientele have their every whim catered to at Piet Boon House, a three-story residence that charges them over $10,000 per nigh
Jan. 4, 2025 -
2025 travel trends: ESG, digital detox and nocturnal tourism
Environmental, social and governance considerations, digital detoxing and nocturnal tourism are set to define global travel trends in 2025. According to the Pacific Asia Travel Association, ESG will continue to play a larger role in the global tourism market as more travelers seek to minimize their environmental impact. "Sustainable travel continues to grow, with travelers becoming more aware of their environmental footprint and actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon impact," PATA said in
Jan. 3, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul launches business lunches Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is offering a new midweek business lunch, available at its restaurants Jan. 6 - March 31. At Yu Yuan, the lunch set includes two appetizers, three signature dim sum dishes, and a choice of main courses such as Sichuan-style pork mapo tofu, seafood noodle soup and king crab fried rice. The set, priced at 99,000 won ($67.27) per person, can be upgraded with Yu Yuan’s signature Peking duck for an additional 35,000 won. At A
Jan. 3, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Wintertopia at Everland At Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, visitors can get a glimpse of both winter and spring through March 3. At the Dream Garden, butterflies flutter around the spring flowers while pandas frolic at a nearby zoo. The signature Four Seasons Garden is styled to resemble a Nordic countryside covered in snow. More details are available at everland.com Gwanghwamun Market Craft shops and food stalls will be open for year-end celebrations at
Jan. 3, 2025