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Discover Korea’s ultimate winter playgrounds with
a series of iconic festivals, from the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival and Pyeongchang Trout Festival to the Daegwallyeong Snow Festival, where frozen rivers and snowy mountains turn into a giant outdoor theme park for all ages.

2026 Snow Gshuttle

Book available this week
Snow & Ice Festivals

Festival+Ski Resort
  • Elysian Resort
  • Sono Vivaldi
  • Yongpyong / Alpensia 
  • High1 Resort
Festival+Local Tours
  • Traditional Market
  • Tourist Taxi Tours
  • Smart Local Farm

Photo Gallery and Tour Blogs

Taebaeksan Snow Festival The 33rd Taebaeksan Snow Festival will be held under the theme “2026 REAL Taebaeksan Snow Festival” against the stunning winter scenery of Mount Taebaek. The festival will feature large-scale snow sculptures and a variety of interactive programs, offering visitors of all ages an exciting way to experience the true charm of winter.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, selected by CNN as one of the “Seven Wonders of Winter,” is held every January on the frozen Hwacheon Stream. Visitors can enjoy ice fishing and bare-hand catching of sancheoneo, along with winter activities such as sledding, making it one of Korea’s most popular winter festivals.

Pyeongchang Trout FestivalInspired by the winter survival methods of our ancestors, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival is held each year from late December to late January under the theme “A Winter Story of Snow, Ice, and Trout.” Visitors can enjoy catching trout through the clear ice of the Odaecheon Stream, along with a variety of winter activities that capture the true spirit and joy of a winter festival.

Daegwallyeong Snowflake FestivalFounded in 1993, the Daegwallyeong Snowflake Festival is Korea’s first winter festival, created to revitalize the winter season and strengthen local community spirit. Under the theme “The Growth Story of Nundongi,” visitors can follow the mascot’s journey from winter sports dreamer to national athlete through large-scale snow and ice sculptures, along with interactive winter sports experience zones.

Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking FestivalThe Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking Festival is Cheorwon County’s winter event, set along the snowy Hantan River and recognized as an Outstanding Festival for 2026–2027. Visitors can enjoy stunning winter scenery along the riverside trekking course, along with performances and winter-themed experience programs held near Seungil Bridge.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival + Mona YongPyongThe PyeongChang Trout Festival offers trout ice fishing and diverse winter activities amid snow and ice. Combined with a visit to Mona Yongpyong Resort, known for its excellent snow conditions, this trip provides a special winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both winter sports and a traditional festival.

Taebaeksan Snow Festival + High 1 Ski ResortThe “2026 REAL Taebaeksan Snow Festival,” set against the snowy scenery of Mount Taebaek, offers the joy of winter through large-scale snow sculptures and hands-on programs. Combined with a visit to High1 Resort in Jeongseon, known for its excellent snow conditions and diverse ski slopes, this trip creates a unique winter getaway that blends a vibrant festival with exciting snow sports.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Elysian Ski ResortThe Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, named one of CNN’s “Seven Wonders of Winter,” takes place every January on the frozen Hwacheon Stream and features activities such as ice fishing and snow sledding. Combined with a visit to Elysian Ski Resort in nearby Chuncheon, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively winter festival and accessible skiing.

Daegwallyeong Snowflake Festival + Welli Hilli ParkWith over 30 years of history, the Daegwallyeong Snowflake Festival is a leading winter festival featuring large-scale snow and ice sculptures and winter sports experiences. Combined with a visit to Welli Hilli Park in Gangwon Province, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively winter festival and diverse snow sports.

Hongcheon River Kkong Festival + Oak Valley Ski ResortThe Hongcheon River Kkong Kkong Festival, held every January in Hongcheon, offers winter fun such as ice fishing and bare-hand trout catching, along with diverse traditional activities. Combined with a visit to Oak Valley Ski Resort in Wonju, this trip provides a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a vibrant winter festival and snowy leisure experiences.

PyeongChang Trout Festival + Alpensia Resort The PyeongChang Trout Festival, held from late December to late January, offers trout ice fishing and diverse winter activities on the frozen Odaecheon Stream. Combined with a visit to Alpensia Resort in PyeongChang, this trip creates a winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively festival and exciting snow sports.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival + High1 ResortThe Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a traditional winter celebration where visitors can experience Korean culture through folk games and the Samcheok Gijuldarigi ritual. Combined with a visit to High1 Resort in Jeongseon, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where traditional heritage and snow sports can be enjoyed together.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival The Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival centers on the traditional gijuldarigi ritual held on the first full moon of the lunar year, featuring ancestral rites and folk games. Based on Samcheok Gijuldarigi, a Gangwon Intangible Cultural Heritage, the festival has grown into a major cultural event with programs commemorating its UNESCO inscription.

Discover Korea’s ultimate winter playgrounds with a series of iconic festivals, from the Hwacheon Sancheoneo
Ice Festival and Pyeongchang Trout Festival to the Daegwallyeong Snow Festival, where frozen rivers and
snowy mountains turn into a giant outdoor theme park for all ages.

2026 Snow G shuttle Tours

Book available this week Snow & Ice Festivals

Festival+Ski Resort

  • Elysian Resort
  • Sono Vivaldi
  • Yongpyong / Alpensia 
  • High1 Resort


Festival+Local Tours

  • Traditional Market
  • Tourist Taxi Tours
  • Smart Local Farm


Photo Gallery and Tour Blogs

Taebaek Snow festival The 33rd Taebaeksan Snow Festival will be held under the theme “2026 REAL Taebaeksan Snow Festival” against the stunning winter scenery of Mount Taebaek. The festival will feature large-scale snow sculptures and a variety of interactive programs, offering visitors of all ages an exciting way to experience the true charm of winter.

Hwacheon Ice fishing festival The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a renowned winter event held every January in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, where the pristine Hwacheon Stream freezes solid. Visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as ice fishing or catching sancheoneo with their bare hands, along with various winter activities like sledding and bobsleigh, drawing over one million visitors each year.

Pyeongchang Trout FestivalInspired by the winter survival methods of our ancestors, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival is held each year from late December to late January under the theme “A Winter Story of Snow, Ice, and Trout.” Visitors can enjoy catching trout through the clear ice of the Odaecheon Stream, along with a variety of winter activities that capture the true spirit and joy of a winter festival.

Daegwallyeong Snow FestivalFounded in 1993, the Daegwallyeong Snowflake Festival is Korea’s first winter festival, created to revitalize the winter season and strengthen local community spirit. Under the theme “The Growth Story of Nundongi,” visitors can follow the mascot’s journey from winter sports dreamer to national athlete through large-scale snow and ice sculptures, along with interactive winter sports experience zones.

Hongcheongang Ice fishing festivalHeld every January in Hongcheon, the Hongcheon River Festival features ginseng trout and offers hands-on winter experiences such as ice fishing and bare-hand trout catching. With sledding areas, traditional winter scenery, and local food stalls, the festival provides a lively and family-friendly winter celebration.

Cheorwan Hantan Ice Trekking FestivalTThe Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking Festival is Cheorwon County’s winter event, set along the snowy Hantan River and recognized as an Outstanding Festival for 2026–2027. Visitors can enjoy stunning winter scenery along the riverside trekking course, along with performances and winter-themed experience programs held near Seungil Bridge.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival + Mona Yong Pyong ski resortThe PyeongChang Trout Festival offers trout ice fishing and diverse winter activities amid snow and ice. Combined with a visit to Mona Yongpyong Resort, known for its excellent snow conditions, this trip provides a special winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both winter sports and a traditional festival.

Taebaek Mountain winter snow trekking + High 1 resort The “2026 REAL Taebaeksan Snow Festival,” set against the snowy scenery of Mount Taebaek, offers the joy of winter through large-scale snow sculptures and hands-on programs. Combined with a visit to High1 Resort in Jeongseon, known for its excellent snow conditions and diverse ski slopes, this trip creates a unique winter getaway that blends a vibrant festival with exciting snow sports.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing Festival + Elysian Ski ResortThe Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, named one of CNN’s “Seven Wonders of Winter,” takes place every January on the frozen Hwacheon Stream and features activities such as ice fishing and snow sledding. Combined with a visit to Elysian Ski Resort in nearby Chuncheon, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively winter festival and accessible skiing.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival + Welli Hilli Park With over 30 years of history, the Daegwallyeong Snowflake Festival is a leading winter festival featuring large-scale snow and ice sculptures and winter sports experiences. Combined with a visit to Welli Hilli Park in Gangwon Province, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively winter festival and diverse snow sports.

Hongcheongang Winter Festival + Wonju Oakvalley ResortThe Hongcheon River Kkong Kkong Festival, held every January in Hongcheon, offers winter fun such as ice fishing and bare-hand trout catching, along with diverse traditional activities. Combined with a visit to Oak Valley Ski Resort in Wonju, this trip provides a unique winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a vibrant winter festival and snowy leisure experiences.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival + Alpensia ResortThe PyeongChang Trout Festival, held from late December to late January, offers trout ice fishing and diverse winter activities on the frozen Odaecheon Stream. Combined with a visit to Alpensia Resort in PyeongChang, this trip creates a winter getaway where visitors can enjoy both a lively festival and exciting snow sports.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival + High 1 ResortThe Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a traditional winter celebration where visitors can experience Korean culture through folk games and the Samcheok Gijuldarigi ritual. Combined with a visit to High1 Resort in Jeongseon, this trip offers a unique winter getaway where traditional heritage and snow sports can be enjoyed together.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum FestivalThe Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival centers on the traditional gijuldarigi ritual held on the first full moon of the lunar year, featuring ancestral rites and folk games that pray for a good harvest and abundant fishing. Based on Samcheok Gijuldarigi, a designated Gangwon Intangible Cultural Heritage, the festival has grown into a major cultural event and includes special programs commemorating its inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.