What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
Rankify has released their list of most popular March events based on search terms and Google Trends data (original article in Korean here). There are a few surprising events like the Korea House Kohojae and the Seoul Festa (which is targeted towards tourists). But mainstays like the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival and the Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang are popular events year after year.
If you’ve seen pictures of a train driving through a shower of cherry blossoms, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Jinhae’s cherry blossom festival. It’s a mecca for tourists and locals alike, attracting tens of thousands of visitors (if not more) each year. And while it may be an overhyped event, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the trip.
Every spring, hordes of Seoulites and out-of-towners flock to scenic and picturesque groves of cherry blossoms located throughout Seoul. And…
Spring in Korea brings a well-earned thawing of the frigid winter weather with warm sunshine and cool breezes. And with warm weather come festivals, none better than the swarm of cherry blossom festivals throughout Seoul and Korea. We have our favorites and recommendations for visitors who want to make the best of their time in Korea.
Every winter, an ice skating rink is set up right outside of City Hall in Seoul. Skating at the Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink (서울광장 스케이트장) is one of the most anticipated activities of the season and rightfully so. Not only do you get to enjoy a winter sport right in the middle of the city, but it’ll only set you back 1,000 KRW per person (roughly 0.75 USD).
Winter festivals in Seoul are a great chance to go sledding, play carnival games, catch some fish… and then eat the fish. The Hangang River Winter Festival will run until February 12, 2024, so don’t miss out!
Disney’s 100th anniversary pop-up, House of WISH is a large pop-up that started on December 16th and is running until…
HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드) is the ultimate tribute to Hallyu and the fans who love it. The space opened fairly…
My mom is a hardcore ARMY mom, so I always try to hit up a few cup sleeve events whenever…
Ttukseom Hangang Park, located just south of Kunkuk University, is a popular place for dates, picnics, and just hanging out.…
Here are a few tips to help you get tickets, take the best photos and have a great experience all-around at the Gyeongbokgung Night Tours!
What’s cool about the DDP is that the the entire building was designed to be used as an art space, both inside and out. So twice a year they hold “Seoul Light DDP,” which is digital exhibit that’s projected across the entire surface of the outer wall of the west side of the DDP in a beautiful spectacle of music and color.
