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South Korea shines in its snowy winter, marking the transition from late winter to early spring, also the peak time for ice festivals and winter sports in the Land of Morning Calm. Wondering about traveling to South Korea in February? What's the weather like in February in Korea, and what should you wear? If you're planning a trip to South Korea this February, Mytour brings you the most enticing experiences and handy travel tips!
Top 7 Experiences for Traveling to South Korea in February
Lunar New Year Jeongwol Daeborum
According to the lunar calendar, the fifteenth day of the first month in Vietnam is called Lunar New Year, while in South Korea, it's known as Jeongwol Daeborum. Jeongwol Daeborum this year falls on 15/02/2022 - the first full moon day of the lunar new year.
Exploring South Korea in February: What's There to Enjoy? Don't miss out on traditional performances held at the Hanok Village and the National Museum of Korea in Seoul to learn more about the ginseng land's culture! Additionally, you can admire the full moon from Namsan Tower in Seoul, offering a fantastic view that will be the highlight of your early-year trip to South Korea.
Nguyen Tieu Night in South Korea is a grand festival of the year. Photo: Internet
This Jeongwol Daeborum festival has agricultural origins. On the first full moon night, farmers pray for a bountiful harvest, health, and peace. In rural areas, during Jeongwol Daeborum night, people also burn a large pile of straw, called Daljip. Legend has it that this fire brings happiness and luck for the new year.
Yangpyeong – Strawberry Harvest Festival in South Korea in February
February is the ideal time to enjoy sweet and fragrant strawberries. The Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival takes place in Yangpyeong Village, Gyeonggi Province, also known as the Green Village. The festival runs from January to May each year, corresponding to the strawberry season in the Youngmunsan Mountain area, Namhangang River, and Bukhangang River.
Visiting South Korea in February, don't forget to experience strawberry picking in Yangpyeong! Photo: Internet
Traveling to South Korea in February, what's attractive is that you can pick strawberries at a local farm and bring them back to your hotel. Moreover, visitors to the festival can participate in various activities such as making strawberry soap, strawberry dumplings, or strawberry rice cakes... These activities are perfect for families, with all members joining in and creating many memorable moments during their trip to South Korea.
Winter Trekking Experience in South Korea
Have you ever climbed snow-capped mountains? If not, travel to South Korea in February, enjoy the white snow in Korea and go mountain climbing in Gangwon Province, the eastern part of this country. Gangwon Province is considered one of the winter wonderlands for winter activities due to its terrain and thick snow layer each winter.
Enjoying mountain trekking while admiring the winter snow-capped mountains in South Korea. Photo: Internet
Travelers here in February often choose to go trekking at Seonjaryeong mountain, with breathtakingly majestic scenery. This mountain is 1,157 meters high, and on this trekking trip, you will climb to an altitude of 325 meters. Additionally, travelers can choose to take a cable car and enjoy the stunning views of the pristine white snow.
A Day at Elysian Snow Resort
If you haven't had the chance to try snowboarding in South Korea in February, then Elysian Snow Resort will ensure you and your loved ones have the most enjoyable moments on your trip. Elysian Gangchon Snow Resort is located in a beautiful valley. From the valley, you can admire the snowy landscape. The resort boasts ideal slopes for you to experience the exhilarating, stimulating feeling of this winter sport.
Elysian Gangchon Snow Resort is considered one of the most famous snow resorts in South Korea. Photo: Internet
Ice Fishing Festival at Cheongpyeong
An exciting experience you'll only have when you go traveling to South Korea in February is the Ice Fishing Festival on Cheongpyeong Lake.
Cheongpyeong is a small town, just an hour's drive from Seoul, in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province. Known for its lakes and water sports, in February each year, Seoulites often visit Cheongpyeong for ice fishing and to admire the snowy winter scenery.
The winter festival in Cheongpyeong stands out with ice fishing activities. Photo: Internet
Similar to other winter festivals in South Korea, the snow trout festival in Cheongpyeong not only features ice fishing activities on ice over 40cm thick but also includes other winter events until the end of February such as bare-handed fishing, snow sliding, and capturing scenic snow-covered photos at the foot of Homyeongsan Mountain.
Travel to South Korea in February to join the Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival takes place in Daegwallyeong city, Pyeongchang district (approximately from 07/02 to 25/02). This is one of the famous winter festivals in South Korea due to its beautiful scenery and many wonderful experiences. The festival area is often compared to the Korean Alps because of the thick snowfall in the valley every winter.
Traveling to South Korea in February also offers fascinating snow festivals, where you can participate in snow sculpture exhibitions, ice skating, and even a nude marathon and mountain climbing competition. Besides, near the festival venue surrounded by the Baekdudaegan and Hwangbyeongsan Mountains, the Daegwallyeong snow farm is famous for various eco-tourism experiences such as mountain hunting,...
The 2022 Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is eagerly awaited by many tourists. Photo: Internet
Moreover, Daegwallyeong is also known for sheep farms. Among all the farms you can find in Pyeongchang, there is only one sheep farm. You can stroll in the sheep grazing field (about 40 minutes). Or if you wish, you can participate in the unique experience of feeding and petting the sheep - A unique experience to try!
Visit the Setting of the Korean Drama Goblin
In addition to Nami Island, which is closely associated with the drama Winter Sonata and is very familiar to travelers traveling to South Korea in February, you can head to Pyeongchang to become the characters Eun Tak and Kim Shin from the hit drama Goblin.
Pyeongchang Province, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics, became even more famous in the winter after serving as the setting for the drama Goblin (2017). In the drama, scenes of the character Eun Tak working at the ski resort in the romantic white snow space were filmed at Yongpyeong Resort.
The scenes of Goblin were filmed on the snow-covered forest trails of Yongpyeong. Photo: Internet
In addition, with snow-covered forest trails, the tranquil atmosphere of the valley leads you to a mysterious temple. The temple, called Woljeongsa, is one of the most beautiful temples in South Korea. The temple preserves Buddhist treasures from the Goryeo dynasty.
Must-Have Tips for Traveling to South Korea in February
South Korea in February is in the winter season, so if you're traveling to South Korea early this month, you should take note of the following experiences:
1. What is the temperature in South Korea in February? Winter in South Korea is very cold with temperatures dropping to -20°C. Vietnamese tourists are not accustomed to this temperature, so be mentally prepared. Moreover, inland provinces and cities are colder than coastal provinces like Busan or Jeju Island. In January, the temperature in South Korea ranges from 0°C to -9°C, and in February, it ranges from 3°C to -7°C.
Another point to note is that it's difficult to predict whether it will snow in South Korea in February, just like rain, even though the weather is very cold, there may not necessarily be snow. To see snow when traveling to South Korea in February, visit mountainous areas, suburbs, or ski resorts.
2. Prepare appropriate clothing: This is extremely important; make sure to keep your body warm, especially when moving outdoors. What to wear when traveling to South Korea in February? Winter travel experience in South Korea suggests that you should prepare warm clothes like padded jackets - light and thick, thin woolen sweaters, waterproof shoes, socks, gloves, warm hats. Especially, when the temperature is too low, prepare heating pads for warmth. Also, avoid 'fashion over weather' as fashion concepts from movies may affect your health. Moreover, wearing a heavy woolen coat all day while traveling a lot will make you feel very heavy and your body tired quickly.
Instead of dressing according to fashion magazines (left), prioritize choosing warm enough clothes (right) for a freezing February day of sightseeing in South Korea. Photo: Internet
Use heating pads attached to thick clothes when the temperature drops low. Photo: Internet
3. Be cautious when participating in winter sports: For a tropical country like Vietnam, winter sports can be quite unfamiliar. If you've never tried skiing, ice skating, etc., be careful on your first try. Ski resorts in South Korea usually have instructors, so follow their instructions to ensure safety!
With the information Mytour shares here about the experience of traveling to South Korea in February - what to wear? What to do? We hope you will have enjoyable trips in the coming days. For more information about winter-spring tourism in Korea or to check out cheap tour packages, contact Mytour's nationwide hotline 19003398. Mytour - a professional tour organizer, will provide you with quick and detailed advice!
