Jeju Folk Village’s Hydrangea Festival The Hydrangea Festival, which started in June 1, is scheduled to run through June 30 at Jeju Folk Village in Seogwipo, Jeju Island. With the traditional Korean straw-thatched houses, the festival welcomes the visitors to enjoy the colorful hydrangea while strolling around the tourist site. Visitors can enjoy both the traditional games and have a chance t...

The following is part of Seoul Subway Stories -- a Korea Herald series exploring subway stations and their surrounding areas across the city. – Ed Step out of Exit No. 12 at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on the Seoul subway and turn left at the second corner, and you will yourself surrounded by the Cyrillic alphabet. The area is commonly known as the Gwanghui-dong Central Asia Stree...

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival The Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday at Hansan Mosi Museum and Hansan Traditional Market in Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province. The event seeks to continue the tradition of weaving Hansan ramie fabric, known as “mosi” in Korean, which is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The festival offe...

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival The Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival is set to run from July 14 to 17 at Buyeo Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. The annual festival takes place every July at the summer’s peak, when lotus flowers bloom. The event features the historic love story of Seodong and Princess Sun-hwa of the Baekje Kingdom with various programs, including m...

“I’m so excited to be back onstage, and to see such a huge crowd,” Kim Min-seong, a performer who plays the white lion with the traditional music group, withTa, said. “Since traditional plays need ‘heung’ (Korean sentiment of excitement), reactions from the audience is most important. It’s not the perfection of the performance that matters, but the audience’s show of excitement that completes the...

From panoramic sea views to fish market sounds, everywhere and anywhere becomes a drama scene when the camera lens are focused

Gokseong International Rose Festival The Gokseong International Rose Festival is set to run from May 21 to June 6 at Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong, South Jeolla Province. The annual event presents 1,004 types of roses from around the world to delight flower-loving visitors and offer splendid photo opportunities. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant beauty of roses from a railbike or take par...

If you do not have time to cook during your trip, look for the market’s snack corners. If you are a fan of crepes, try the freshly made “bingtteok,” Jeju’s buckwheat wraps stuffed with radish that costs only 1,000 won apiece. By Kim Hae-yeon (hykim@heraldcorp.com)

Hiking ranks as one of the top attractions on foreigners’ to-do lists when visiting Seoul, a recent survey showed, but some raised concerns over the lack of information available. A survey conducted in April showed 83 percent of foreigners in the “Generation MZ” group -- categorized as those in their 20s to 30s in the survey -- would be willing to go on a hike while in Seoul. In order to gauge ...

Stories of kings and queens, beautiful greenery, walking trails at Joseon-era mausoleums

The nighttime walk package travelers will arrive at Chuncheon aboard the ITX-Cheongchun from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni. The Soyanggang Skywalk, which stretches some 174 meters, is located near the iconic Soyanggang Maiden Statue. It is the longest glass bridge in the country. A media facade and multimedia shows are also on display. Details and updates on the trip schedules can be found at the Ko...

Welcome to Joseon Festival The Welcome to Joseon Festival is set to run through June 26 at Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Visitors can enjoy concerts, theatrical performances and hands-on experiences, including making natural scented candles, key rings and more, at the spring event. In addition to the traditional programs, the serene hanok offers an amazing backdrop for Inst...

At Donggureung, a newly refurbished nature learning center invites families and children to observe flowers and wetland plants that grow in the region. In the western Gyeonggi Province, Samneung and Jangneung, both in Paju, and Yungneung and Geolleung in Hwaseong have their forest paths open. More information and updates about the royal tomb forest trails can be found at the CHA’s website. By ...

Located in Seoul‘s historic Bukchon neighborhood, Binkwan offers serenity in heart of megapolis

Gokseong International Rose Festival The Gokseong International Rose Festival is scheduled to run from May 21 to June 6 at Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong, South Jeolla Province. The annual event presents a total of 1,004 types of roses from around the world to delight flower-loving visitors, offering splendid photo opportunities. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant beauty of roses from a rai...