Seasons & Festivals
Korea has four distinct seasons, and each one has its own festivals: spring cherry blossoms, summer music and mud, autumn lanterns and foliage, winter lights and ice. Timing a trip around one changes the whole visit.
We track what's on each season and how visitors can join in.
Guides in this section
Jeju black pork: a guide for foreign visitors
Discover Jeju's famed black pork: its history, unique flavor, and where to savor it on the island.
Updated Aug 22, 2026
Jeju car rental guide for foreigners
A comprehensive guide for foreigners on renting a car in Jeju, covering requirements, costs, insurance, and driving tips.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Jeju Island weather: what to expect each season
A practical guide to Jeju Island's weather by season, helping you plan the best time to visit based on climate, activities, and crowd levels.
Updated Aug 20, 2026
Flying with Jeju Air: A guide for international travelers
A comprehensive guide for international travelers on flying with Jeju Air, covering booking, baggage policies, check-in procedures, and seasonal travel tip
Updated Aug 18, 2026
Korea festivals in May 2026: A guide for visitors
Explore Korea's lively festivals in May 2026, from the dazzling Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul to the fragrant Rose Festivals in Samcheok and Gokseong.
Updated Aug 17, 2026
Seoul Lantern Festival: what to know before you go
Seoul's biggest winter light show runs free along the Cheonggyecheon stream downtown. Here is when it is held, how to reach it by subway, and what to see.
Updated Jul 16, 2026
Winter in Korea: Snow, festivals and tips
A first-hand winter guide to Korea — snow, ice festivals, ski resorts, seasonal food, and practical tips on when to go and what to pack.
Updated Jul 15, 2026
Summer festivals and water parks in Korea
Korea's summer water parks and festivals, from Caribbean Bay in Yongin to Boryeong mud, Waterbomb and the Han River pools, with prices, transport and timing.
Updated Jul 14, 2026
The Boryeong Mud Festival, explained
A first-person guide to Korea's Boryeong Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach: its origin, the mud zones and prices, dates, and how to get there from Seoul.
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Autumn foliage in Korea: when and where
When and where to catch Korea's autumn foliage, from Seoraksan's early peak to Seoul's ginkgo paths, with real dates, trails, buses and food tips.
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Cherry blossom season in Korea: when and where
When and where to see cherry blossoms in Korea, from Yeouido in Seoul to Jinhae, with subway lines, bloom timing, festival tips and the history.
Updated Jul 14, 2026