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An interesting and memorable experience during Lunar New Year. A tour to Korea will be an unmissable choice for those looking for a trip during Tet. This will be a different Tet experience in an extremely beautiful, culturally diverse and most modern country in Asia.
WHAT’S BEAUTIFUL IN TRAVELING TO KOREA DURING THE LUNAR NEW YEAR?
Vietnamese traditional Tet. Photo: Internet.
Lunar New Year will be a great opportunity to explore the culture, cuisine and beautiful landscapes in the “Land of Kim Chi” at this most special time of the year. The opportunity to experience exciting fun, entertainment and shopping activities also awaits us when traveling to Korea during Lunar New Year.
Weather in Korea during Lunar New Year
On this occasion, the weather in Korea is often very cold, usually around 0 degrees Celsius and can drop below -10 degrees Celsius at night. Combined with frequent snowfall, it creates a white and romantic landscape.
Winter Korea. Photo: Internet.
However, heavy snowfall can make traveling and living difficult. Therefore, tourists should prepare warm clothes and accessories to protect themselves when traveling to Korea during Lunar New Year.
What to expect when traveling to Korea during Tet 2024?
Korea has many attractive destinations such as: Seoul – vibrant capital, Busan – beautiful coastal city, Jeju – paradise island, Nami – love island and many other famous places. Tet is also an ideal time to experience the cold winter in Korea, with recreational activities such as ice skating, skiing, rowing on glaciers,…
Korean New Year Travel. Photo: Internet.
In addition to the activities mentioned above, Tet is also the time for many unique Korean festivals, such as cherry blossom festivals, lantern festivals, music and art festivals,… and countless other unique and interesting festivals.
KOREAN TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR
Just like in Vietnam, Korean traditional New Year (called Seollal) is also the most important holiday of this country. Taking place on the first day of the lunar year, it is an occasion for families to reunite, visit relatives, and remember their ancestors.
An indispensable activity in traditional New Year in Korea is New Year greetings. Koreans often wish New Year by bowing or kneeling before their elders and saying good luck and health to them. Elderly people will respond with a hug or caress on the person’s head to wish each other a happy new year and exchange lucky money envelopes, gifts, etc.
Traditional New Year in Korea. Photo: Internet.
Koreans also set aside part of the space in their homes to display ancestral altars, with foods, flowers and candles. They often wear Hanbok – traditional Korean clothing during the ceremony to also show respect to their ancestors.
In addition, Traditional New Year is the time when Korea has many of their traditional fun activities, such as yutnori, jegichagi and tuho,… and presents traditional Korean dishes to tourists. .
Korean New Year travel. Photo: iVietnam Travel.
A trip to Korea during Tet – departing on the 29th day of the 29th lunar month, visitors will be able to welcome a new New Year in the “Land of Kimchi”. If you want to experience celebrating traditional Tet in Korea, please refer to iVietnam Travel’s Korean Tet tour below:
Day 1: Travel from Vietnam to tourist destination Korea
Our Korean New Year tour will depart from Da Nang International Airport and take you to Cheongju, Korea. Coming here, we will be free to visit the city and spend the night here.
Cheongju International Airport. Photo: Internet.
This is a place with a long history and many cultural relics of Korea, famous for its ancient relics, unique architectural works and unique festivals. Winter in Cheongju can be very cold, but also very beautiful with white snow covering everywhere. You can participate in many fun and exploratory activities here.
Cheongju – attractive tourist destination. Photo: Internet.
Cheongju is an attractive and diverse tourist destination, bringing you many unforgettable experiences.
Day 2: Explore Seoul – Incheon Chinatown – Jajangmyeon Museum – Nami Island
On the morning of the 2nd day of the journey, visitors will explore Seoul – the capital of Korea. The modernity mixed with ancient Korea is clearly shown here.
After that, we will move to Incheon Chinatown – the largest Chinatown in Korea and Jajangmyeon museum located in this Incheon Chinatown.
Incheon Chinatown. Photo: Internet.
When entering Chinatown from the direction of the subway station, we will easily find the giant entrance gate of Chinatown right opposite the subway station. At the end of the 19th century, Chinese residents often stood here to pray. Today, this place has become a historical relic, a check-in point that we must pass to enter this bustling street.
In the afternoon, we will move to Nami Island – the most romantic island in Korea. Nami Island is a highlight not to be missed on our trip to Korea.
Day 3: Check-in Blue House – Namsan Tower and explore Dongdaemun market
As a symbol of Korean politics, power and culture, the Blue House is where high-level meetings of the Korean government take place. And it has also become a place not to be missed during a trip to Korea, so this is an indispensable place in our tour schedule.
Korean Blue House. Photo: Internet.
Namsan Tower, also known by the other name “Tower of Love”. Because this place is famous for the love lock area – a “witness” to the eternal love of couples.
“Tower of Love” Namsan. Photo: Internet.
In the evening, we will go to Dongdaemun market – a busy market and one of the most famous attractions in Seoul. This is a shopping paradise for fashion lovers, and an ideal destination for those who want to experience the excitement of Seoul during their trip to Korea.
Day 4: Experience making Kim Chi, wearing Hanbok – Everland Amusement Park
On the 4th day of the trip, we will go to the essential oil store and the fresh ginseng store. Fresh Korean ginseng is a precious herb, a nutritious food for health. This is a particularly meaningful gift for our friends, partners and loved ones.
Korean traditional costume – Hanbok. Photo: Internet.
Experiencing making Kim Chi and wearing Hanbok is an interesting and useful activity during your Korean New Year trip. Don’t miss this exquisite beauty and interesting experience when coming to Korea!
Everland amusement park in Korea. Photo: Internet.
A final and not-to-be-missed place on a trip to Korea is Everland amusement park. This place contains the largest and most modern entertainment complex in Korea.
Day 5: End of Tet tour in Korea
Da Nang Tet flower market. Photo: Internet.
On the last day of the tour, we will move to Cheongju airport, seeing the beautiful scenery of Korea for the last time on a beautiful road. And then we will return to Vietnam, reunite with friends and loved ones to end a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.
iVietnam Travel wishes everyone a new year filled with joy and success! And don’t miss the opportunity to welcome Giap Thin spring in this beautiful “Land of Kim Chi” during your Korean New Year trip with us iVietnam!
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