South Korea is a country that is currently in the spotlight of the world because of its Hallyu Wave influence. Along with that, South Korean tourism is also increasing due to the increasing number of tourists coming on vacation. Have a vacation plan to this Ginseng Country? Try to come during winter, t-mates! There are so many reasons to visit this country during winter. Let’s found the reasons below!
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Travel Regulations to South Korea
There are a few things that t-mates should know beforehand if you want to add some extra excitement to the holidays. All of South Korea’s latest travel regulations can be found at the link attached below. Happy reading, t-mates~
RECENT REGULATIONS TO SOUTH KOREA
When Is Winter in South Korea?
Located in East Asia, South Korea has 4 seasons each year: spring, summer, winter, and autumn. Spring starts in late March to early May, which then continues with summer until August. After that, from early September to November into autumn and continues into winter at the end of the year until February.
So, if you plan to enjoy a winter vacation in South Korea, you definitely have to plan between December-February. Well, because of the holiday season, careful planning is needed. You can find out all about winter in South Korea below, t-mates!
Winter in South Korea
Do you like watching Korean dramas? Many romantic scenes are done in winter, with beautiful snow adorning. You can see piles of white snow all around, which makes every scene even more beautiful.
Entering winter in South Korea, you will see many people wearing thickly layered jackets with a scarf around their necks. No wonder, because the air temperature during winter in Korea can touch minus 10 degrees! So, if you’re going on vacation here, make sure to bring some warm clothes to wear, okay?
Typical South Korean Culinary That Warms the Body
A vacation is not complete without a culinary tour of typical food from a country. Especially if you are on a winter vacation in South Korea, which offers a variety of culinary delights to shake your tongue and make your stomach growl. During winter, there are many foods that you can try. Here’s the list!
1. Tteokguk
In Korean, Tteok means rice cake and Guk means soup. So, this one food means rice cake soup. Tteok is an ingredient often incorporated in various South Korean dishes, for example, Tteokbokki.
During winter in South Korea, this food can warm your body when the air makes you shiver. Usually, a bowl of Tteokguk will be served with chives, meat, and fried eggs. In addition, South Koreans eat this dish usually during Seollal (Korean New Year).
2. Odeng
This dish is usually sold at various street food centers in South Korea. Odeng is a food made from fish with a mixture of flour. Usually, Odeng is served with hot broth and is perfect for eating in winter.
Don’t you know, t-mates? There are actually 3 types of Odeng in South Korea! First, Odeng that is served with gravy from a mixture of radish, scallions, as well as crab, and seaweed as a flavor enhancer. Second, Odeng that is eaten with mustard sauce or tomato sauce. And the last, commonly known as Odeng tang, it is usually eaten with chili and onion broth and soybeans.
3. Galbitang
Again, winter in South Korea is the best to eat warm soup, for example, Galbitang. This food is made from stewed beef ribs with soy sauce. It goes well with warm white rice. We guarantee that your appetite will increase!
In the past, galbitang was served to royal guests only, but at present, the dish was consumed by common people. Some restaurants in South Korea serve this dish as a substitute for noodle dishes. If you come to South Korea, don’t forget to try this!
Attractions During Winter in South Korea
It’s not a holiday if you don’t visit famous tourist attractions. During winter in South Korea, apart from all the places that are beautiful because of the presence of snow, it turns out that there are tourist attractions that must be visited. Here are some places!
1. Namsan Tower
Commonly known as the N Tower, this place is a radio transmitter in South Korea opened in 1980. With a height of 236 meters, visitors can climb to the top of the tower for a wider view of Seoul.
The white snow that covers the winter in South Korea will look even more beautiful when viewed from above. In this place, there are also other facilities besides the observation balcony, ranging from restaurants to souvenir centers.
Price: free*
Operational day: Monday-Friday & Sunday, 10 AM – 11 PM | Saturday, 10 AM – 12 AM local time
Address: Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Seoul, Korea Selatan (check on Google Maps)
2. Taebaek Snow Festival
The festival, which is held on Mount Taebaek or Taebaeksan, is a tourist attraction when winter arrives in South Korea. You can find many things at this festival.
Starting from seeing a giant snow sculpture with a unique shape, and playing with snow, to trying an igloo cafe whose building is like an ice house at the North Pole. If you want to come here, you can go to Taebaeksan National Park of Gangwon-do Province.
Address: Hyeol-dong, Taebaek-si, Korea Selatan (check on Google Maps)
3. Myeongdong
If you want to go on a culinary tour during winter in Korea, this is the right time! Want to know a culinary hawker center that you can visit in one place? Try coming to Myeongdong! This is a South Korean street food paradise that satisfies food hunters.
Hotteok, Tteokbokki, and Twigim are some types of snacks from the many choices that you can get here.
Operational day: every day, 24 hours
Address: Myeongdong-gil, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea Selatan (check on Google Maps)
Let’s Go on Vacation to South Korea with tiket.com!
So, are you interested to go on a vacation in South Korea during winter, t-mates? If so, let’s organize your vacation plans! Don’t forget to order all your ticket needs at tiket.com!
Always obey the health protocols wherever you are. So that the vacation remains safe, and you can comfortably visit more destinations for vacation.
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