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Jeju most popular domestic destination during spring flower bloom: trip platform
Entertainment trips gain traction For the second consecutive year, Jeju Island is the most sought-after domestic destination for the spring flower season, from March 25 to April 30, according to data from global travel platform Trip.com on Wednesday. This year, the two main cities of Jeju Island swapped places, with Jeju City in the north of island taking the top spot, followed by Seogwipo in the south. Seoul and Busan also remained popular choices, at third and fourth, respectively. A standout
March 12, 2025 -
Korail to operate train for temple tour
A one-day temple tour by train will be available March 22, organized jointly by the Korail Tourism Development and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. The train will depart from Seoul Station and make stops at Yeongdeungpo, Suwon and Cheonan stations before visiting 10 temples, including Magoksa in Gongju, Banyasa in Yeongdong and Naesosa in Buan. The participants can choose the temple they wish to visit. At each temple, visitors will participate in various programs, including having tea, Bud
March 11, 2025 -
Largest pet-friendly hike to take place in May
High1 Resort expects about 10,000 participants and 2,000 dogs to attend High1 Resort, owned by Kangwon Land Inc., will host "Daengdaeng Trekking 2025," South Korea's largest pet-friendly hiking event, in May. The event, now in its fifth year, will take place along the Untangodo Trail, a scenic route that has been transformed into a popular tourism destination after the closure of local coal mines. The event will be held over two weekends — May 17-18 and May 24-25. Participants can enjoy trekking
March 9, 2025 -
Airbnb hosts discuss empowering women
Women who hosted guests on home-sharing platform aid speak of rewarding experiences Hosting Airbnb travelers at home is not just a financially rewarding experience for women taking time away from their careers, it’s a way to better reconnect with society, according to women who recently recounted their experiences hosting on the platform. “I had always thought I was good at my work until I quit my fashion merchandising job to look after my children. I wanted to feel alive again, so I jumped at t
March 8, 2025 -
Club Med eyes Asia expansion as demand for all-inclusive travel surges
With bold expansion plans and focus on family-oriented, all-inclusive experiences, Club Med is set to capitalize on Asia's growing demand for seamless vacations As demand for all-inclusive vacations surges, Club Med is setting its sights on expanding across Asia. In an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul, Rachel Harding, CEO for East and South Asia & Pacific markets, shared insights into this growing trend and the company's future plans. "People are eager to reconnect with their families. D
March 7, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Kensington Resort Jirisan Namwon offers cherry blossom bus tour Kensington Resort Jirisan Namwon launched a new "Kensington Cherry Blossom Bus Tour," tailored for active seniors. The two-day tour, set for April 1 and 3, offers a hassle-free travel experience with a bus tour that explores Namwon’s cultural highlights, including wearing hanbok, photography and visits to landmarks like Gwanghanruwon Garden and the Namwon City Kimbyungjong Art Museum. The tour includes a stay at the resort, buffet b
March 7, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Plum blossoms in Gwangyang A 10-day plum blossom festival is taking place March 7-16 in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, one of Korea’s must-see seasonal events. Admission to the 33-square-meter grove of plum blossom trees in Seomjingang Village costs 5,000 won for adults after discounts. Visitors can shop for food and souvenirs with vouchers worth the price of their admission tickets. Visit gwangyang.go.kr/tour. Cornelian cherry blossoms in Gurye Mark your calendar for a tour of trails lined w
March 7, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Kensington Resort Jirisan Namwon offers cherry blossom bus tour Kensington Resort Jirisan Namwon launched a new "Kensington Cherry Blossom Bus Tour," tailored for active seniors. The two-day tour, set for April 1 and 3, offers a hassle-free travel experience with a bus tour that explores Namwon’s cultural highlights, including wearing hanbok, photography and visits to landmarks like Gwanghanruwon Garden and the Namwon City Kimbyungjong Art Museum. The tour includes a stay at the resort, buffet b
March 7, 2025 -
Foodie tour of Namwon uncovers surprises
Meltingly tender pork paired with wine stands out in city best known for mudfish soup NAMWON, North Jeolla Province — Namwon is a foodie city. And that is increasingly palpable as trendy eateries like a gluten-free, sugar-free bakery for the health-conscious and a bar known for pairing wine with jambon, jamon and salami open up around the city. It’s worth the roughly two-hour high-speed KTX ride from Seoul to sample the food options in Namwon, because unlike in the capital, venues are much less
March 6, 2025 -
Tourism grows strongly in January
Tourist arrivals in January reach 1.12 million, a 27 percent yearly jump Close to 1.12 million tourists arrived in South Korea in January, a rise from the same period last year, potentially showing the fallout from the martial law declaration had not put people off visiting the country. The latest data from the state-run Korea Tourism Organization shows the number of arrivals in January this year rose 27 percent from the 881,000 in January 2024. The figures are a good start to the year, in which
March 3, 2025 -
Time to talk it out -- at a sauna
Finnish barrel saunas pick up steam as alternative to bathhouses GWANGJU, Gyeonggi Province -- Saunas aren’t just a toasty respite. That’s according to Oh Seung-youl, one of the local entrepreneurs who have capitalized on barrel saunas -- an outdoor activity involving a wood stove with small rocks, a changing room and most importantly, something to snack on. “The barrel sauna is like a heat therapy. It’s warm enough to open us up physically, with a better blood flow, as well as mentally as relax
March 1, 2025