Visiting Seoul in January offers a unique experience as the city is draped in a blanket of winter charm. From immersing yourself in the icy fun activities to exploring stunning lighting and winter festivals, there’s plenty to see and do in Seoul during this chilly month. In this article, we’ll delve into the weather, what …
Category: Winter in Korea
Visiting Seoul in December: Your Comprehensive Guide to Special Events
December in Seoul isn’t the gray and somber picture that some might imagine. Quite the contrary, the city undergoes a captivating metamorphosis into a winter wonderland, adorned with festive decorations, and enveloping visitors in an enchanting and truly magical ambiance. Within the pages of this all-encompassing guide, we’ll navigate through the realm of weather conditions, …
Inje Unveiled: A Stay at Inje Speedium Hotel & Resort
If you prefer to savor the charms of Inje City at a leisurely pace and immerse yourself fully in its offerings, a day trip might not suffice particularly when exploring the renowned winter destination like Wondaeri Birch Forest is included in the itinerary. To truly experience all that the city has to offer, staying overnight …
Anifore: Your Ultimate Winter Escape to a Spruce Forest in Gangwon-do
This winter, something absolutely magical caught my eye on Korean online platforms: a yellow hut nestled among pine trees, wrapped up in a thick layer of powdery snow. It was so enchanting that I couldn’t resist investigating further. Turns out, this dreamy spot is none other than ‘Anifore,’ a brand new recreational wonderland within Yongpyong …
The Ultimate Guide to Eobi Ice Valley: the Spellbinding Ice Wall Near Seoul
The sheer beauty of Cheongsong Ice Valley left a profound impact on me, igniting an insatiable desire to seek out more of such breathtaking wonders. This year, in January, I had the pleasure of checking off another must-see winter destination from my list: Eobi Valley. The memories I created during that visit will forever remain …
Inje Birch Forest: A Winter Paradise Unveiled
It’s hard to fathom that it took me so long to seize the opportunity to explore the renowned birch forest in Inje-gun. After enduring numerous chilly winters in Korea, I can finally cross off “visiting the illustrious Inje Birch Forest” from my bucket list. In this article, I’m excited to recount my personal experience and …
Unveiling Cafe Weekend74: A Rising Star in Hongcheon’s Cafe Scene
When winter arrives in Hongcheon-gun, a city in Korea’s northeastern region, it comes with a blanket of soft white snow that transforms the landscape into a winter wonderland. The city is home to one of the most visited ski areas in the country: Vivaldi Ski Resort. And if you are planning to have a fun …
Affordable Comfort: A Review of Hongcheon ST Resort Hotel near Vivaldi Park
Searching for a wallet-friendly accommodation in Hongcheon City? Your search ends here. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the charm and affordability of Hongcheon ST Resort Hotel (홍천ST리조텔). Whether you’re headed to Vivaldi Park Ski Resort or exploring the charm of Hongcheon River and Palbong Mountain the city has to offer, this hotel is a …
A Visit to Magok Yuwonji During Seollal – Lesser Known Spot Around Vivaldi Park
Because Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year usually falls sometime in late-January or early February, it is during this time of year that I’d always be able to plan out a proper trip in order to get my snowy fix since it is one of the two most important holidays in Korean culture. And if …
Sujongsa (수종사): The Most Scenic Temple In Namyangju, Worth A Stopover
When passing by a city, to be either en route to the planned destination or on the way back home, a short stop for a brief peek at the beauty that side-track has to offer can indubitably be a bonus of the trip. And at times, if you are coming from Seoul and planning on …