Every winter, Cheonjang-ri village at the foot of Chilgapsan Mountain holds the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival, offering tourists traveling to Korea an exciting winter experience .
About Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
The Ice Fountain Festival features many unique works of art. (Photo: Collected)
The Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival takes place on Chilgapsan Mountain in Chungcheongnam-do Province. The snow-covered mountains and cold weather make the area an ideal place for ice art. Every year, the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival in Chungcheongnam-do welcomes thousands of visitors to admire the intricately designed ice structures, from castles and fountains to unique animal models. Ice fountains and snow sculptures are found throughout the village, adding to the winter atmosphere of the festival.
- When: The festival usually starts in mid-December and lasts until February of the following year, when cold air covers the area.
- Location: Chilgapsan Natural Park - Cheonjang-ri Village, Cheongyang County, Chungcheongnam Province.
Must-Try Experiences at the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
Ice skating experience. (Photo: Collected)
Enjoy the beauty of unique ice structures
When entering the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival, you will be overwhelmed by the sparkling beauty of a series of giant ice structures illuminated by colorful lights. The meticulously crafted works such as castles, fountains, slides, ice tunnels... create a magical space like entering a fairy world .
Experience winter sports at the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
At the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival, you can enjoy winter sports such as ice skating, tubing, tobogganing, and snow carriage rides, and spend time enjoying experiences such as eating warm roasted chestnuts and grilled rice cakes. Roasted sweet potatoes and corn are also served at the ice fountain festival for visitors who want to fill their stomachs and warm their bodies.
Hand Carved Ice Art
Tourists visiting Korea in January and February to participate in the festival can not only admire unique ice works by famous artisans, but can also sculpt child-friendly characters from ice and snow or create igloos and take beautiful photos in this stunning setting.
Visit nearby tourist attractions
In addition to experiencing the unique activities during the festival, you also have the opportunity to visit nearby Korean tourist destinations such as:
- Cheonjang Lake Suspension Bridge
- Usanseong Fortress
- Star Park Chilgapsan Astronomical Observatory
Roasted chestnuts. (@boutique.yoon)
More information
- The weather in Korea in January and February is still winter so it is very cold, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, so when traveling to Korea to participate in the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival, you need to prepare warm clothes.
- Admission: Generally, festival tickets range from 5,000 to 10,000 won. Ski tickets: around 20,000 won.
- Address: 174 Cheonjang-ri, Jeongsan-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
- Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm, Daily (Subject to change).
Suggest some other winter festivals in Korea
Skiing. (Photo: @Kim Jiho)
In addition to the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival , Korea's winter has many unique festivals for you to explore such as:
- Taebaeksan Snow Festival: Held at Taebaeksan Park in Gangwon, this is where you can admire extremely elaborate snow sculptures along with activities such as skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing.
- Hwacheon Sancheoneo Trout Fishing Festival: One of the famous festivals in Gangwon Province, visitors can try their hand at ice fishing and enjoy trout right after catching it.
- Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival: Held at the Garden of Morning Calm in Gyeonggi Province, this winter light festival is illuminated with millions of lights, creating a fairytale scene in the middle of the Korean winter.
Make special memories of your spring trip to Korea at the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival, where you can enjoy a wonderful winter scene like being lost in a fairy tale.
Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-han-quoc-mua-dong-le-hoi-dai-phun-nuoc-bang-chilgapsan-v15936.aspx
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