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Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

25225     2024-01-05

135-5, Daegwallyeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-3995

The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.

Hangang Moonlight Night Market (한강달빛야시장)

Hangang Moonlight Night Market (한강달빛야시장)

86918     2024-01-05

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

The Hangang Moonlight Night Market is a Seoul-style night market where visitors can find food trucks offering a variety of foods, high-quality handicrafts, and even rich performances. Visitors can enjoy various performances and entertainment with the romantic night view of the Hangang River. It is held twice in the spring and summer and is open every weekend during the event period. The spring event is be held in conjunction with the “Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Ttubeokttubeok Festival” at Banpo Hangang Park between May and June, and the fall event is held at Yeouido Hangang Park between September and October. When the night market opens, parking is limited, so it is recommended to use public transportation as much as possible.

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival (태백산 눈축제)

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival (태백산 눈축제)

83996     2024-01-03

168 Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-553-6900

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival is a festive winter event that takes place admist the grandeur of the Taebaeksan Mountain. Various programs like snow carving contest, snow sculpture exhibition, ice sledding, igloo café and more are planned for entertainment and fun.

Inje Icefish Festival (인제 빙어축제)

Inje Icefish Festival (인제 빙어축제)

29316     2023-12-29

555-2 beon-ji, Bupyeong-ri, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-460-8954

The Inje Icefish Festival takes place within the pristine nature of Inje. Visitors can enjoy fishing as well as other exciting winter activities. The festival was first held in 1997 and has grown with each year thanks to the interest and support of visitors.

Hongcheongang Winter Festival (홍천강 꽁꽁축제)

Hongcheongang Winter Festival (홍천강 꽁꽁축제)

16558     2023-12-28

Sinjangdae-ri, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-439-5864

Hongcheongang Winter Festival takes place every winter to promote Hongcheon trout and the local region. Various programs are prepared, including ice-fishing, indoor fishing and barehanded fishing. Indoor programs are also offered such as winter folk games, exhibits of traditional old houses, and traditional food.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라 화천 산천어축제)

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라 화천 산천어축제)

152546     2023-12-28

137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1688-3005

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. It was even introduced by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders" in 2011. The main event of the festival, ice fishing, takes place on the frozen Hwacheoncheon Stream. The festival has been visited by more than a million people, attesting to the festival's charm. In addition to the various festival programs such as ice fishing, ice sledding, and bobsled, visitors can get a taste of the freshly caught trout grilled on the spot.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

126818     2023-12-28

3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival takes place during winter in Pyeongchang, 700 meters above sea level. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of programs including ice and lure fishing for trout, snow programs, ice programs, folk programs, and more. Any trout caught from ice fishing and lure fishing can be prepared right away in different dishes at a nearby restaurant.

Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

26826     2023-11-28

1 Seonam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4681

Every October, Gwangju Chungjang Festival takes place around the area of Chungjang-ro, a representative street in Gwangju where old history and fast changes exist together. The festival's main event, Chungjang World Parade, includes floats with various themes from the 13 districts of Gwangju. The street is recreated in various stages of changes between the 70s and the early 2000s. Visitors can also enjoy tea at old-style cafes or take black-and-white photos at a photo studio.

Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

248026     2023-11-23

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year from the first Friday of November to the third weekend of the month for approximately 3 weeks. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

47077     2023-11-22

36 Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-248-9998

Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates chimac, chicken with beer, and takes place at Duryu Park in Dalseo-gu, Daegu. The term "chimac" is a portmanteau of chicken and maekju, the Korean word for beer. The festival includes performances and EDM parties, making the entire festival overflow with youthful energy.