Festivals, sights across Korea
Colorful blooms, evergreens at Vicheollin Vicheollin is a theme park on Jeju Island combining go-karting and kayaking, flower beds and more. Camellias, vervain and trumpet vine as well as “gotjawal,” a type of forest unique to the climate of Jeju, offer a city escape. The park, open year-round, closes at 5:30 p.m. Admission fees vary. For more information, go to vicheollin.com. Garden, zoo combined at Beartree Park Beartree Park in Sejong City is a garden and zoo, showcasing everything from cact
Feb. 14, 2025 - 09:00:00Festivals, sights across Korea
Taean Light Festival Nature World, a park in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, lights up from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through the end of February. Since 2013, the Taean Light Festival has been welcoming anyone longing for nighttime nostalgia. Admission is 10,000 won for adults with discounts. Lighting will be canceled if it rains. Go to ffestival.co.kr. Spring flowers on Jeju Island Check out the Spring Flower Festival on Jeju Island. Hueree Park showcases a field of yellow canola flowers, join
Feb. 7, 2025 - 08:59:00Festivals, sights across Korea
Cheongdo Light Festival A train trip to Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province is worth the two-hour ride from the capital -- if that’s where you are -- for photos and more. Cheongdo Provence Park, dotted with installations and attractions, has been running a light festival since 2012. Open through Feb. 10, the park lights up from 5 p.m. and sprays artificial snow from 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and 6:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit cheongdo-provence.co.kr. Sancheoneo Ice Festi
Jan. 31, 2025 - 09:00:00Festivals, sights across Korea
Immersive artifact exhibition An immersive exhibition of Korean cultural objects is open at Arte Museum in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. The show “Heritage Garden: Threads of Connection” showcases 146 items, from celadons to moon jars and more. The show has been extended to Feb. 20 to meet the growing demand. For more information, go to kr.artemuseum.com. Everland fireworks At Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, fireworks will fill the sky through March 3. The
Jan. 24, 2025 - 08:59:00Festivals, 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 - 08:59:00Festivals, 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 - 09:00:00Festivals, 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 - 09:00:00Festivals, sights across Korea
Ansan Star Village A light festival is running year-round in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. An 8,000 won entrance fee is all it takes to make a tranquil escape to Ansan Star Village, which includes a garden and animal installations. The park, open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., lights up at 5 p.m. Visit ansanstar.net for more info. Gwanghwamun Market At Gwanghwamun Square through Jan. 5, craft shops and food stalls will be open for year-end celebrations. Open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., starting and endin
Dec. 27, 2024 - 09:00:00Festivals, sights across Korea
DDP Design Market Check out the latest Christmas-themed handcrafts at Dongdaemun Design Plaza’s Design Market through Dec. 25. Interactive programs like book talks are available, while giant installations around the compound make for perfect holiday photo opportunities. The market will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting two hours earlier on weekends. To find out more about the festival, go to english.visitkorea.or.kr. Hampyeong Winter Festival A winter festival is running in Hampyeong Coun
Dec. 22, 2024 - 21:50:24