Enjoy the hot Korean summer!
Although Korea has an abundance of attractions
throughout the seasons, the best time to visit Korea is in the summer,
when the country is replete with events and festivals that are sure to
please all your senses! From Seoul all the way to the
surrounding Gyeonggi-do, dozens of festivities are in full swing,
including various music concerts and theme parks equipped to fulfill
your summer adventure. On June 20 and 21, a team of
KTO staff members set out to capture and document some of the
exciting events and sights at these places.
Whether you’re into natural attractions or
man-made excitement, it will be easy to cross things off your to-do
list thanks to dozens of choices to choose from. Read on to make your
summer getaway even more unforgettable this year with these incredible
places.
Hottest festivals and summer events available!
Namiseom Island
# Namiseom Island, an island full
of fantasy, hosts a live concert every year with plenty of musicians performing
at the campground. Visitors can enjoy the talented vocals of both popular
and underground musicians while appreciating the gorgeous natural scenery
around the island.
Lotte World
# The giant dome-shaped roof of Lotte World
allows visitors to enjoy the amusement park even during the rain,
making it a very popular choice for thousands
during Korea's summer rainy season. Rides at this famous park can
have long lines twisting back and forth on the weekends. The park is
great for all ages, as evidenced
by the groups, families, and love birds you can see walking hand
in hand, looking to create special memories. This year, the amusement
park saw a sharp increase in visitors thanks to the Rio Samba Carnival,
a special festivity held only during the summer.
Everland
# This huge outdoor playground is
open all year round; however one particular event that draws in the
biggest crowd is Summer Splash & Fantastic Summer Night, which
has become one of Everland's major seasonal festivals. The event
started on June 19 this year, with visitors in raincoats trying
to soat their neighbors with waterguns while water splashed from all
directions.
A trip to Seoul isn’t complete without this!
Insa-dong
# Insa-dong,
an area known for traditional items and cute accessories, was packed
with visitors over the weekend, as per usual. Not only young Koreans
taking in the traditional sights and smells, but also droves of
international visitors flocked to its streets to experience Korea’s
traditional relics.
Myeong-dong
# Lined with famous clothing and cosmetics stores, it’s no wonder Myeong-dong’s nickname is the “Shopping Street.” On weekends, its alleys and streets are packed full of shoppers from morning straight
on until evening.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
# Gyeongbokgung Palace,
the residence of the monarch during the Joseon Dynasty, is known for
its vast grounds and the orderly arrangement of its buildings. It’s a
great place to take pictures of the gorgeous gardens and the lake, all
within the palace grounds. On weekends, the palace is frequented by
thousands of visitors, such as Koreans on family outings, and
international tourists looking to learn about Korea’s traditional
culture.
Gwanghwamun Gate
# Gwanghwamun Gate
offers a variety of cultural festivities every weekend. The most
popular of these is arguably the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, which
can be seen at 10:00, 13:00, and 15:00.
Gwangjang Market
# One of Seoul’s top traditional markets, Gwangjang Market is full of visitors looking to get a taste of traditions through
Korea’s food markets. When the sun goes down, the place becomes full of pochang macha tents where foreign visitors can often be seen dining like locals as they feast on jeon and makkoli.
* Information may differ from content in this
column, as this article is meant to be a rough guide based on travel
writers’ observations on June 20-21, 2015.
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* This column was last updated in June 2015, and
therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise
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