Korea Places to Visit

Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival (대구약령시한방문화축제)

Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival, held in the 366-year-old Daegu Yangnyeongsi, offers a rich experience of traditional herbal medicine culture. Visitors can enjoy free consultations with herbal medicine doctors, herbal foot baths, and unique programs such as Joseon Gutpan: Herbal Club and Zombie Street.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

135-9 Daegwallyeong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.

Daejeon Science Festival (대전사이언스페스티벌)

87, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Held in conjunction with the 2026 Korea Science Festival, the Daejeon Science Festival is Korea’s largest science event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and Daejeon Metropolitan City. The festival invites visitors to experience how advances in science and technology are transforming everyday life while encouraging them to explore and prepare for the future together. Government agencies, public institutions, private companies, and organizations participate in the event, presenting a wide range of programs, including exhibitions, hands-on experiences, performances, lectures, and competitions. Covering everything from cutting-edge technologies to the science embedded in everyday life, the festival offers engaging programs and content for visitors of all ages, from students to adults. More than Korea’s premier science festival, it continues to evolve as a people-centered urban festival and a leading global platform for science and technology culture.

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show(대전시립연정국악단 토요국악)

대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 181 (만년동) Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Jakeunmadang (Little Hall)

Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양 대나무축제)

130 Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

In Damyang, a city known for bamboos, there used to be a day when villagers gathered to plant bamboo, known as the Day of Jukchwi (bamboo planting day). This tradition has evolved into an annual festival celebrated in May since the Goryeo dynasty. The festival takes place around the famous bamboo forest, Juknokwon, and the natural monument forest, Gwanbangjerim Forest. Various bamboo-related activities are available, such as making bamboo kites, shooting bamboo water guns, and riding bamboo rafts and canoes. A stroll through the bamboo forest, which emits phytoncides and negative ions, offers a relaxing charm during the festival. Visitors can also enjoy Damyang's local food on the lawns, watch performances, and participate in various events, immersing themselves in the celebration of Damyang and bamboo. ◎ Day of Bamboo Planting< May 13 on the lunar calendar is a good day to plant bamboo. It is recommended that bamboo shoots be planted during the rainy season, as bamboo loves water.

Dancing Yangsangsoe: Guardian of the Pilbong Gut(춤추는 양상쇠)

전북특별자치도 임실군 강진면 강운로 272 Pilbong Cultural Village

Danjong Culture Festival (단종문화제)

Hasong-ri, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

The Danjong Culture Festival, a major festival of Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon State, is a historic cultural event held annually since 1967 in memory of King Danjong, the 6th monarch of the Joseon dynasty. The festival includes a range of activities and programs open to all visitors.

Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day. The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days. As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders. The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Detective K(탐정 케이)

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 79 (동숭동) 큐씨어터

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.

Downtown Night Tour: The Season for Jeju Island Nights (원도심 야간여행 ‘섬夜시즌’ 운영)

120-12 Chilsimni-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The festival features various performances and events, making it perfect for enjoying Jeju's autumn ambiance with family, friends, or loved ones. It also features the Season Night Walk, allowing participants to momentarily set aside their daily busyness and connect with nature in the serene night. The course takes visitors along landmarks by the night sea.

Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌)

44 Yemi 1-gil, Sindong-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

During the Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival, visitors can walk along azalea-lined mountain trails and unwind by clear valley streams during the day, then enjoy live performances and DJ sets in the evening. They can also visit the Arirang exhibition at the historic former National Land Development Corps building for a closer look at Jeongseon Arirang and the area’s local history. A range of hands-on activities, including wellness programs and bracelet-making, is available, along with beer and local food zones offering regional specialties and craft brews.

E-World Illumination (이월드 일루미네이션)

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

E-World Illumination is a lighting festival that decorates E-World and 83 Tower with ten million lights. Visitors can also take memorable photos at romantic and attractive photo zones that light up the evening.

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

139 Edenbeotkkot-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival satisfies the five senses of youngsters by enjoying not only the cherry blossom tunnel, but also stage performances of classical and popular songs, a handmade flea market, local specialties in Gapyeong, and colorful food.

Eumseong Pumba Festival (음성품바축제)

28 Seolseonggongwon-gil, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Pumba was the word repeated in the songs of street singers, especially when Korea was once impoverished. They strolled around marketplaces or villages seeking food, money, or anything they could get. Pumba doesn’t have a specific meaning but is a language mechanism for keeping a rhythm. These days, the word pumba generally refers to gakseori, a type of performance by performers who do not beg for food or money, but simply sing at events or festivals for entertainment. The Pumba Festival is held in Eumseong every year to celebrate this important part of Korea's modern history.◎ The Pumba Festival has made affiliations with a local international center, which dispatches volunteers from ten countries to the festival to provide explanations about the event.

Finding Mr. Destiny(김종욱 찾기)

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24 (동숭동) 틴틴홀