The Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour has been taking place from March to June this year. The biannual cultural event that is open to the public both in spring and autumn provides visitors a special opportunity to experience the quaint beauty of the ancient Korean…
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Why not try Hanok stay?
Visitors to South Korea can stay comfortably in diverse accommodations offering a variety of tantalizing service and prices from business hotels, to guest houses and youth hostels. Particularly, people who seek traditional housing and hospitality should try spending a night or more in a Korean traditional…
Insadong features a mixture of historical and modern atmosphere
Located in the heart of Seoul, Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods that can only be…
Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony
Deoksugung Palace has held a guardchanging ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of the Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity…
Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggido. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build…
Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Namsan
Located in Seoul’s lively Yongsan-gu area, north of the Han River, Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Namsan offers convenient access to business areas, tourist attractions and public transportation. It is directly connected to Seoul Station, one of the city’s major railway stations, via an…
Koreans Fall in Love With Into Camping
Koreans’ love of the outdoors has kept the nation spending on camping products despite the economic doldrums. Less than a decade ago, not so many people used to enjoy camping in South Korea, and therefore, the size of the camping-related industry was fairly…
Why not try Hanok stay?
Visitors to South Korea can stay comfortably in diverse accommodations offering a variety of tantalizing service and prices from business hotels, to guest houses and youth hostels. Particularly, people who seek traditional housing and hospitality should try spending a night…
2016 Changdeokgung Palace’s Moonlight Tours Make a Comeback
The Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour has been taking place from March to June this year. The biannual cultural event that is open to the public both in spring and autumn provides visitors a special opportunity to experience the quaint beauty…
Chuncheon International Mime Festival
The Chuncheon International Mime Festival presents a wide array of performances by hundreds of performing arts teams from Korea and abroad. Chuncheon is easily accessible by public transportation, and also offers easy access to other popular tourist attractions like Namiseom…
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival
A tradition dating back 350 years, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi (herb medicine market) was an international market where herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions were sold. The herb medicine festival displays medicinal herbs found in Korea’s mountains and…
Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival
Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival takes place in Seomjin Village, home of the largest number of apricot blossom trees in Korea. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy the walk beneath the apricot blossoms, and also sample and purchase local organic…
Gurye Sansuyu Festival
Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival that takes place in the Jirisan Mountain hot springs area. Major programs include cornus fruit liquor making and cornus fruit makgeolli tasting, while other programs include traditional music and dance performances…
Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
A world-class cherry blossom festival is held annually at the beautiful naval port city of Jinhae. The Gunhangje Festival offers a plethora of events and activities, including a special event on the eve of the festival, Paldo Pungmul Market, art…
Hansan Mosi (Ramie) Cultural Festival
Hansan Mosi Cultural Festival will be taking place for 4 days from June 11 to 14 at the Hansan Mosi (Ramie Fabric) Museum in Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam Province. One of the highlights of the festival is the Hansan Mosi Fashion Show,…