Winter is coming in Korea, and soon enough Korea will be covered with puffy snow! For those of you who have never seen the snow or amazing winter landscapes in Korea, here we have selected the best spots to take Instagram photos of Korea’s winter. Get inspiration from here and take yours, too!
1. Powdery Slopes at the Best Ski Resorts in Korea
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The color white presents us with the feeling of freedom, pureness, cleanliness, and so on. Witnessing an all-white ground is a rare chance but possible in Korea’s winter. So, why not experience the whiteout at the ski resorts surrounded by beautiful nature?
Here are Powdery Slopes at the Best Ski Resorts in Korea.
- Vivaldi Park Ski Resort: Ski/Snowboard/Snowy Land Snow Sled Tour
- Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort: Ski Lesson/Snow Sled/Free Time Tour
- Yongpyong Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour
- Alpensia Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski Tour
- High1 Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour
- Jisan Forest Ski Resort 1 Day Ski/Snow Sled Tour
- Eden Valley Ski Resort 1 Day Ski/Snowboard/Snow Sled Tour
Read our blog post about the best ski resorts in Korea that suit your needs:
2. A Rail Bike Excursion in Gangchon
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While you work a pedal following the rail tracks, you will view the beautiful scenery covered with soft snow in winter along with a clear Bukhangang river.
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- Gangchon Rail Park – Rail Bike
- Nami Island + Gangchon Rail Bike + Garden of Morning Calm / Petite France + Italian Village Tour
- Strawberry Picking + Nami Island + Gangchon Rail Bike Tour (+ Garden of Morning Calm)
- Nami Island + Alpaca World (+ Gangchon Rail Bike/Petite France) Tour
- Alpaca World + Nami Island (+ Rail Bike/Garden of Morning Calm) Tour
- LEGOLAND & Gangchon Rail Bike/Nami Island/Alpaca World Tour
3. A Spectacular Winter Trail in Jeju Island
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Jeju Island is a doubtless must-visit destination for watching beautiful winter spectacles. Meet the winter of Mother Nature by exploring the island!
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4. Ice Fishing Fun at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is always considered one of the best destinations in winter for sure. There are two ways to spend winter, one is staying warm indoors and the other is facing the cold and appreciating the charm of the season. Enjoying this festival is the latter, so why not experience the true nature outside?
Save your spot for South Korea’s best ice fishing festival now!
- 2024 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival: Shuttle Bus Package (Jan 6~28)
- Nami Island/Alpaca World/Hwacheon Ice Fishing Tour from Vivaldi Park Ski Resort (Dec 4~Feb 23)
5. Mt. Deogyusan & Maisan Winter Wonderland
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Deogyusan Mountain, a part of Deogyusan National Park, and Maisan Mountain boast a unique landscape along with a crystalline and pure view, especially in winter. Picturesque spots such as snow-capped temples and snow piled on top of relics are waiting for you to take in. It will grant you a dazzling view specific to Korea’s winter!
6. Witness the Frozen Kingdom at Cheongyang Alps Village
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Cheongyang Alps Village is a charming village that turns into a frozen kingdom every winter and the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival annually takes place here. It’s a great way to experience the winter atmosphere and snowy day activities to the fullest at this festival, filled with massive ice fountains, ice sculptures, igloos, and many more!
Grab the chance to enjoy this incredible ice fountain festival in Korea!
- 2024 Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival at Cheongyang Alps Village (Dec 23~Feb 29)
- Strawberry Picking + Cheongyang Alps Village (+ Snow Sledding option) (Jan 2~Feb 29)
7. Be Absorbed in the Feast of Lights at the Light Festival
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It seems that glittering lights are more charming, particularly during winter. Leave for light festivals held in Pocheon and at the Garden of Morning Calm and engrave the lights on your memory!
Admire the dazzling colorful lights this winter in Korea!
- Pocheon Art Valley + Pocheon Herb Island + Strawberry Farm
- Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort & Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival
- Nami Island + Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort + Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival
- Elysian Ski Resort + Alpaca World + Nami Island (+ Garden of Moring Calm)
- Strawberry Picking + Elysian Ski Resort + Nami Island + Garden of Morning Calm
- Strawberry Picking + Alpaca World + Nami Island (+ Garden of Morning Calm)
- Gapyeong Private Tour from/to Vivaldi Park or Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
8. Go on a winter escape to Eobi Ice Valley
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Eobi Ice Valley is a new rising winter tourist destination known for its magnificent frozen waterfall in Gapyeong. The ice wall created by a frozen waterfall is truly a sight to behold. You can also stop by nearby popular destinations, such as Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm, and Gangchon Rail Bike in a day!
Spend a special day full of winter fun at the best spots around Seoul!
- Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley + Garden of Morning Calm (+ Rail Bike/Petite France/Alpaca World) (Dec 22~Mar 4)
- Strawberry Picking + Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley (+ Garden of Morning Calm/Gangchon Rail Bike/Petite France) (Dec 22~Mar 4)
- Strawberry Picking + Winter Sled/Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley (Dec 18~Feb 28)
- Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley + Rail Bike/Petite France/Alpaca World (Dec 22~Feb 29)
9. Step into a winter fairytale at Wondae-ri Birch Forest
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Wondae-ri Birch Forest is a tranquil forest with tall white bark birch trees, which was selected as one of the 100 Must-Visit Spots in Korea! It is particularly beautiful in winter with snow-capped landscapes. On this tour, you’ll also get to visit In-je Maebawi Icewall, a stunning waterfall that is frozen solid in the colder months.
Mesmerized by the beautiful winter sceneries in Inje!
10. Take delights in Pyeongchang Trout Ice Fishing Festival
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Ice fishing is one of the outdoor activities only available when the weather is so cold that water can be frozen hard. As the venue of the ice fishing festival is located in the Gangwon Province, the coldest region during winter in South Korea, have fun fishing and having a bite of what you catch!
- Pyeongchang Trout Ice Fishing Festival + Yongpyong Ski Resort (Currently N/A)
- 2D1N Ski Tour: Pyeongchang Trout Ice Fishing Festival + Alpensia Ski Resort (Currently N/A)
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