Mappy recommends winter festivals for a visit with family.
This year, it’s really difficult to see the snow. That is why many people say that ‘it doesn’t feel like winter’. That’s why we prepared this for you. Shall we visit the winter festivals from the feast of snow and ice to the festival full of scent from camellia that is more fragrant in the winter?
Sledding slope as wide as a lake, Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Sled Festival
Various experiences are possible at the Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Sled Festival (Image Source: Korea Tourism Organization).
While riding the sled on the ice through the winds, it will be fun for not only the children, but the adults will also return to the memories of childhood. As Pocheon Sanjeon Lake is located near the metropolitan area, it is a tourist spot that is visited by many people thanks to its beautiful scenery in all seasons. In the winter, visitors can enjoy ice sledding on the lake. This year’s 10th Sanjeong Lake Sled Festival is planned and operated directly by the village residents, and is full of various entertainments and foods.
Mappy guides you to the Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Sled Festival.
The most popular entertainment in the Sanjeong Lake Sled Festival is the sled called ‘Oritayo (Duck Sled)’. The duck sleds that are connected to the farming tractor are popular for the speed beyond expectations, but also for the beautify scenery of Sanjeong Lake. Also, there are other unique rides such as the skate and ice bicycle, so why not visit with your family to enjoy the fun?
Festival Period January 17, 2020 (Fri) ~ February 9, 2020 (Sun)
Address 104, Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Feast of snow and ice, Cheongyang Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
The festival is full of fun to enjoy the winter (Image Source: Korea Tourism Organization).
If you knew Cheongyang as the City of Pepper, you now have to add one more thing when you think of Cheongyang. Did you know that Cheongyang is referred to as the Alps of Chungnam? In Cheongyang, there is a winter festival of enormous ice fountain that resembles the film ‘Frozen’. Cheongyang Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival is where you can enjoy the feast of ‘snow’ and ‘ice’ to feel the winter. Enormous ice fountain and various snow and ice sculptures will capture the eyes of visitors.
Mappy guides you to the Cheongyang Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival.
Also, the visitors, from children to adults, can enjoy sleigh in the snow, ice sled and bobsleigh. Moreover, making a mist by using ‘gourd’, specialty of Cheongyang, is a unique experience that can only be enjoyed here. This winter kingdom prepared with various experiences and foods including roasted sweet potatoes and chestnuts is open even after the Lunar New Year’s Holiday.
Festival Period December 21, 2019 (Sat) ~ February 16, 2020 (Sun)
Address Alps Village, 223-35, Cheongjangho-gil, Jeongsan-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
The taste of Pyeongchang in winter, Pyeongchang Trout Festival
Pyeongchang is famous for the first trout fish farm in Korea (Image Source: Korea Tourism Organization).
There are activities that are possible only in the winter. Ice fishing is one of them. The moment that the fish is caught up from the thick ice, everyone will scream with joy. It’s already the 13th year for the Pyeongchang Trout Festival. Pyeongchang Trout Festival is one of the main winter festivals of Korea that is visited by many people every year in the theme of ‘Winter Story with Snow, Ice and Trout’ that succeeded the lives of our ancestors into a festival.
Mappy guides you to the Pyeongchang Trout Festival.
Pyeongchang is also known as the city that opened Korea’s first trout fish farm. The trout grown in the clear waters of Pyeongchang is special for its smooth, rich and chewy taste among Salmonidae fishes. Every year, visitors can enjoy various programs and winter fun including the trout ice fishing and catching trout with bare hands. The trout that you catch can be enjoyed right away in the eatery village as sashimi or baked fish. If you plan to visit the Pyeongchang Trout Festival, please note that there may be some experiences that are currently not available due to safety!
Festival Period January 17, 2020 (Fri) ~ February 16, 2020 (Sun)
Address 3562, Gyeonggang-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
Strands of light in the winter night sky, Wonju Gonigol Light Festival
Gonigol is Korea’s only sericulture theme complex (Image Source: Korea Tourism Organization).
Gonigol comes from the old place name of ‘Gonuigol’, and it is the only sericulture theme complex in Korea over 30,000 pyeong in scale. The idea for the light festival was suggested by the silkworm farms to create income during the off-season of winter. This year’s 4th Gonigol Light Festival is spreading through word of mouth as the special winter festival of not only Wonju, but also in Gangwon-do Province.
Mappy guides you to the Gonigol Light Festival.
In the theme of ‘Encounter of Nature and Light’, there are 4 million LED lights in harmony with the nature to create a fantastic atmosphere. After passing through 13 different theme paths, you will reach the light tunnel that will make you press the shutter in this beautiful festival. The highlight of the Gonigol Light Festival is the Music Lighting Show that is performed 4 times every night from sunset to 10 p.m.! The entire farm is embroidered with lights to dance with the music for creating an outstanding sight.
Festival Period November 15, 2019 (Fri) ~ February 16, 2020 (Sun)
Address 1277-43, Hojeo-ro, Hojeo-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
More special scent in the winter, Jeju Hueree Camellia Festival
Jeju is one of the best places to enjoy the winter camellia (Image Source: Korea Tourism Organization).
There is a flower that bears flower buds in the cold wind. It is camellia. Jeju is the place that flower lovers can enjoy camellia the most. Camellia is the flower that represents the winter of Jeju where visitors can enjoy other flowers in all four seasons. Jeju Hueree Camellia Festival is recommended to those who are tired of the desolate winter scenery and want to see the garden full of flowers.
Mappy guides you from the Jeju International Airport to the Hueree Camellia Festival.
Hueree Park is famous for its flower festivals in all four seasons, but now, Hueree is full of camellia. As you walk through the shades of pink camellia and become lost in the fragrance of the flowers, you may feel like that you are in a fairy tale story. Also, there are many photo zones for visitors to take beautiful pictures along the flower trail. You can also enjoy other unique Jeju experiences such as picking tangerine and horse riding.
Festival Period November 15, 2019 (Fri) ~ February 2, 2020 (Sun)
Address 256, Sillyedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea
These are the festivals where you can feel the mood of winter. As we are busy on our everyday lives, it becomes more and more difficult to spend time with our family. Watching a special movie or catching up on sleep is fine, but how about spending this week with your family? Mappy will be by your side for your quick and safe travels.
