Anseong Ice Fishing Fest


Visitors are welcome to participate in various winter activities such as ice fishing, sledding, traditional winter games, barehanded fishing.

Gwanghyewon Reservoir, the venue of Anseong Ice Fishing Festival, is one of the largest reservoirs of Anseong known for its first class water quality that runs down from Charyeon Mountain Range.

The festival lasts until Feb.25, and the admission is 5,000 won per person. Children under 5 are admitted free.

Call the travel hotline at 1330 for information in Korean, English, Japanese or Chinese. The homepage (dmfestival.co.kr) provides information in Korean only.




Little Prince light fest


The Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, is being held throughout the Petite France Park, with illuminations at nighttime.

Buildings, streets and Christmas trees have been decorated. There are also events such as puppet performances, magic performances and plaster art experiences.

Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission fees are 8,000 won for adults, 6,000 won for middle and high school students and 5,000 won for children.

The event is open from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28.

For more information in Korean, English or Chinese, visit www.pfcamp.com.





Busan Christmas Tree Festival



The Busan Christmas Tree Festival, Busan’s annual winter event, is being held in the Gwangbok-ro area of the Jung-gu District in Busan.

There are concerts, a tree of wishes, street performances, a photo and video contest, and many more events and activities.

The festival is open to visitors of all ages, free of charge.

Call the travel hotline at 1330 for information in Korean, English, Japanese or Chinese. The homepage (bctf.kr) provides information in Korean only.




Chilgapsan Ice festival



Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival in South Chungcheong Province features a large-scale ice fountain creating an Alps Castle where fairy tale characters live.

A suspension bridge over Cheonchangho lake is famous as a filming location for popular travel program “Two Days and One Night.”

The event is held from Dec. 23 to Feb. 18.

Visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for daytime and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for nighttime admissions.

For more information, call the travel hotline at 1330 for Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese services. 




E-World Starlight Festival



E-World Starlight Festival is being held with 10 million lights in E-World and 83 Tower in Daegu.

Hot air balloons, roses, light decorations and other events will catch people’s eyes at this carnival-like festival.

The events start at night and large trees are decorated along the 200-meter Light Road, as well as an Umbrella Road, Carnival Road, and photo zone created by 1,000 lights. The festival continues until Feb. 28.

It is held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Friday through Sunday. It is open to visitors aged 5 or older.

Call the travel hotline at 1330 for information in Korean, English, Japanese or Chinese.