4 Things You Can Do In South Korea In Winters!

E ven though the Korean winters are severe, there are lots of entertaining activities to partake in around the peninsula despite the freezing cold. Here are several activities to enjoy in South Korea when you visit it during the cold season. So, you don’t have to worry about what to do in Korea in winter.

Shop At 24-Hour Clothes Bazaar

So, there is no easier way to stay toasty than to go shopping in a few of the country's several fashion centers. S. Korea is indeed a global shopping paradise, with 24-hour clothes bazaar and luxury stores in Dongdaemun and Cheongdamdong in Seoul, as well as the Korea Grand Sale hosted at different venues around the country.

Many of the country's biggest shopping centers are adjacent to subway stations, allowing consumers to enjoy a variety of entertainment, eating, and nightlife options.

Enjoy Ice Fishing

Hwacheon is famed for being one of the first places in the country where it snows when the winter arrives, so it's no wonder that it organizes one of the country's greatest winter celebrations. The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in Gangwon Province, in addition to a variety of snow-related activities, provides participants the chance to try ice fishing and bare-handed fishing –a unique experience not to be missed!

Take Part In The Polar Bear Swimming Contest

The yearly Polar Bear Swimming Contest in Busan encourages people brave enough to face the conditions to express their inner polar bear and swim. While the competition is the main attraction, there are lots of other activities to enjoy, like concerts and excursions to hot springs. The festival, which draws 2,000 people from all over the region and even beyond, is regarded as one of the top wintertime events in the country.

Take Part In The Pyeongchang Trout Festival

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival is held in Jinbumyeon throughout the winter. Due to its cold, clean waters, Pyeongchang was the first place to start trout farming. Visitors to the event may participate in snow and bait fishing, as well as snow and ice programs, folk performances, and other activities.

Traditional folk activities such as riding a sled and top twirling will be available. Sports such as 4-wheel ATV riding, snow kayaking, and sleigh rides will also be available. Any trout captured while fishing may be served to you at a neighboring restaurant immediately.

The festival goes on from December 28  to February 2 usually, but check the dates before you go. The cost is $15,000 for a ticket for fishing, $29,000 for a tented house to shield the wind away from your face, and $3,000-5,000 to have your catch cooked/prepared at a restaurant nearby.

Winter Travel Tips for Korea

If you've never been to Korea in the winter, these travel ideas will allow you to plan an amazing vacation!

Prepare For A Long Journey 

If you're flying to S. Korea from France or Germany, you may expect a lengthy flight. Make sure you've brought everything you'll need. Be sure to keep your wireless charger and headphones constantly with you!

Get a SIM Card 

Acquire a Korean Local sim with the internet after you get to the airport. It is critical to have internet connectivity across the nation.

Purchase Some Body Heaters 

Whether you're hiking or just exploring urban centers, these body heaters will come in very handy! I had never heard of these before, but they're very cool. Simply place them beneath your clothing and you'll feel as though you're wearing mini-heaters. Prepare to face the cold like an expert!

Purchase a Rail Pass 

If you want to commute by train, purchase a rail pass to save cash. This ticket gives you access to over 80 trips!

Learn a Few Korean Phrases 

Although most locals speak English, knowing a few Korean terms is usually a good idea. Also, just as a precaution, make sure you have Google Translate installed on your phone.

Even though Korea is mostly in the news for the wrong reasons, it is actually really beautiful and its people are not as the media portrays. Traveling helps you look past the images instilled in your mind that the media portrays. If you were ever worried about what to do in Korea in winters, here's a little help from us.