Spring Activities for Visit Korea Year 2023-24
Experience K-Culture in South Korea during one of the best times of the year. The spring activities for Visit Korea Year 2023-2024 guarantee cherry blossom sightings and tons of traditional and local experiences. These unique tours were hand-picked for international tourists who want to jump on the K-wave and make the most of their trip to South Korea. The country is celebrating all things K-Culture with visa-free travel for 22 countries throughout 2024!
Seoul Moonlight Walking Tour with Local Historian
Rated one of the best night walking tours, this moonlight adventure takes you to hidden gems smothered in K-Culture. Discover cultural hot spots with incredible views as an informative, English-speaking guide talks about the history of each stopping point. The magical journey starts with a walk up the hill near Hanyang City Wall, where the night view of Seoul will leave you aghast.
Tour highlights
- Seoul University Hospital Medical Museum – get a glimpse of the unique – and sometimes weird – university culture in Korea from the highest point students can go.
- Marronnier Park – this K-Culture hot spot is a fun spot to catch live shows and theater performances.
- Naksan Park – learn how Seoul became South Korea’s capital and the evolution of the city in this scenic park stop.
- Ihwa Mural Village – this little-known landmark contains significant history for locals in the community. Hear all about it as you walk down lamp-lit lanes lined with local art.
- Seoul City Wall – back at the starting point, you are invited to enjoy more views, drinks and stories from your host. (Drinks are not provided with the tour. This is an optional, friendly social gathering that all guests are welcome to join at their own expense.)
Paju Wollong Strawberry Farm Experience Ticket
Enjoy an authentic spring strawberry picking experience with lots of extra fun activities thrown in the mix! Wollong Strawberry Farm in Paju is an easy train ride just north of Seoul, and the perfect place to spend the day surrounded by nature and K-Culture. An adventure to the farm includes picking fresh strawberries, sampling homemade strawberry cotton candy and making your own souvenir keychain. Due to popularity, this seasonal event should be booked in advance to guarantee tickets.
Guided Bus Day Tour in Eastern Jeju with Lunch | Jeju Island, South Korea
See rural Jeju on this marvelous full-day tour that includes local tradition, luxury transportation and lunch. The tour features the best natural landscapes and attractions of eastern Jeju Island, including UNESCO World Heritage sites Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) and Manjanggul (Manjang Cave). Seongeup Folk Village welcomes visitors with Korean traditions and a scrumptious meal made by local female sea divers who know how to cook what they catch. Vegetarian menus are available upon request. This group of wise women are admired for more than their daily harvests of mollusks, seaweed and edible marine life. Grab a spot on the beach to hear their incredible stories.
Gangchon Gimnyujeong Rail Bike Ticket | Gangwon
Pedal your way along Bukhan River on one of the most unique tourist experiences of your life. Hop on a 2- or 4-seat bike to take a leisurely ride down Mugunghwa train track through lush forests and sets of popular Korean variety shows “Running Man” and “We Got Married.” Spring is a beautiful season to ride the entire loop of attractions, which takes about one hour, but those not up for the full adventure can ride a shuttle bus back to the rail park village. The park shops and cafes are fun to explore!
Best DMZ 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Tour from Seoul (No Shopping)
Spring is a great time to make this expedition between North and South Korea that uncovers the years-long result of the Cold War Era. Feel like you are part of the action as tour guides reveal details of the conflict as you explore the many historic landmarks on this tour. The most heavily fortified border in the world, the DMZ offers an opportunity to experience history in the making.
Tour stops
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park (one hour) – stroll through the grounds that offered comfort to North Koreans who left the country during the Korean War. Visitors will enjoy one hour in the park.
- Bridge of Freedom (30 minutes) – built to liberate 12,773 prisoners in 1953, the Bridge of Freedom was used by South Koreans returning home from the North. Visitors can walk in their footsteps amidst natural scenery. This 30-minute stop of the tour includes fantastic photo opportunities!
- DMZ Theater (30 minutes) – watch a video about the Korean conflict to get a South Korean perspectie of the Korean War. You’ll also learn about the beginning of the DMZ and how it is viewed today. Learn about the infiltration tunnels dug in North Korea and explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, a fantastic exhibit for history lovers containing artifacts, photos and remnants from the Korean conflict. The theater tour lasts about half an hour.
- The Third Tunnel (one hour) – this action-packed tour takes guests 52 miles from Seoul to explore a tunnel dug in 1978. With the purpose of invading the south, the tunnel could move an entire division in an hour. Walk through the 1,635-meter tube, and take a step back in time during this one-of-a-kind adventure.
- Dora Observatory (one hour) – Peek into North Korea from the top of Dorasan during the highlight of this tour. Guests get access to high-powered binoculars from the third floor of the observatory, where you can spot North Korea’s propaganda village and Gaesong, the country’s ninth largest city. On clear days, even the famous bronze statue of Kim Il-sung is visible! Rebuilt in 2018 to offer better views, the Dora Observatory is a favorite stop on this tour.
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“Visit Korea Year” will extend from 2023 through 2024, with events, festivals, and discount promotions for visitors. Please visit the “Visit Korea Year” website for dates and details.
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