9 Must Do Activities In Korea This Winter
By Koreaboo
Korea is generally known as a Spring or Summer destination, but there's plenty to do in the colder months as well. From festivals to theme parks, be sure try these 8 activities this Fall/Winter!
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Visit a Theme Park
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Theme parks like Lotte World and Everland are popular places to visit in the summer, but they also have winter festivities. Christmas-themed performances, skating & tubing are some things to expect.
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Go Skiing or Snowboarding
Korea is a mountainous country, so it's just natural to have skiing & snowboarding as a pastime to take advantage of the landscape. Don't have the equipment? Don't worry! Rentals are available.
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Go Ice Fishing
Ice fishing might not sound like the most exciting activity, but it's an experience to be had. Hang out & catch up with friends & if you catch a fish, local restaurants will often cook what you catch!
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Skate at an Outdoor Skating Rink
You can skate all year round, but you can only skate outdoors in the winter & that makes all the difference. It has a magical feel to it, that makes it perfect place to take a date.
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Attend a Sunrise Festival
Sunrise festivals take place all over Korea on January 1st to catch the first sunrise of the year. If you're looking for a different way to celebrate the new year, attend one of these festivals!
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Relax at a Jimjilbang
A Jimjilbang is a Korean-style bathhouse. These bathhouses usually include hot tubs, saunas, and warm on-the-floor sleeping rooms. Nudity is mandatory in some bathhouses, genders separated, of course.
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Relax at a Jimjilbang
Jimjilbangs have may different things to offer, check it out for a relaxing and revitalizing experience!
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Hike at a National Park
Hiking might sound like a summer-only activity, but traversing one of Korea's mountains in the winter can be breathtaking. The skies are often clear & contrast beautifully with the snow-capped peaks.
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Go on a Romantic Illuminated Date
During the winter months, the streets are decorated with beautiful illuminations and romance is in the air. Take a trip to Namsan tower, or the Cheongyecheon stream, where couples love go on walks.
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Visit One of Many Hot Springs
Natural hot springs are a frequented destination during the winter time. Get out of the city and jump into one of the many mineral-enriched hot pools around the country!