Korea Winter Travel Guide for Foreigners: Ski and Snow Festival
Winter in Korea is cold, but there are plenty of things to enjoy. Skiing, snow festival, hot springsWe will summarize winter travel in Korea for foreigners.
Skiing/Snowboarding
In the Gangwon-do (Pyeongchang, etc.) area ski resortThere are so many that even beginners can enjoy it. Equipment rental and lessons(Foreign language classes are also available), so even if it is your first time, you can try it without any worries. Day trips to ski resorts near Seoul are also possible.
winter festival
In winter Snowflake and Ice Festivalopens. Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival(Ice fishing) and the snow festivals of Taebaek and Inje are famous. You can also enjoy experiences such as sledding and smelt fishing.
Warm hot springs and saunas
To melt the cold hot springThis is perfect. There are hot spring facilities throughout the country, and in the city center JjimjilbangYou can warm up your body with this. After seeing the snow, just soak in warm water.
Preparing for winter
Winter in Korea is very cold Thick padding, gloves, hat, hot packBe sure to take it with you. Ski resorts and festival sites are colder, so be careful about winter protection and be careful about slipping on snow.
White snow and exciting activities — enjoy warm winter in Korea!
