By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled Report
Although winter in Korea is very cold, it’s full of charm. If you want to experience a northern country with sub-zero temperatures, besides nearby Japan, Korea is also a great choice. Moreover, Korea offers a wealth of winter activities. Below are five must-do winter activities in Korea—plan your winter trip now during the school break.
The Nonsan Sunshine Amusement Park is the filming location for the Korean drama Mr. Sunshine. In addition to visiting various filming spots, you can also rent costumes here for photo experiences (Photo / Korea Tourism Organization, the same applies below).
Filming Location of the Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
Fans of the popular Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine," take note. The main filming location of the drama, “Nonsan Sunshine Amusement Park,” is a must-visit pilgrimage site. Opened in November 2018, visitors to the park can not only explore the authentic filming locations of "Mr. Sunshine," but also enjoy costume and venue rentals at the “Sunshine Shooting Site,” allowing fans to step into the shoes of the drama’s characters and take a series of beautiful photos.
Nonsan Sunshine Amusement Park recreates the street scenes of Seoul in the 1900s, offering an immersive experience of the era's ambiance and atmosphere.
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Nonsan Sunshine Amusement Park
102, Phoenix-ro, Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan-si, South Chungcheong Province
Boseong Tea Field Lantern Festival (Photo / Boseong County Office)
Winter-Limited Lantern Festival
During Korea’s winter season, many tourist attractions set up colorful lights and host lantern festivals, making winter lantern festivals one of the must-visit experiences when traveling to Korea in winter. Famous examples include the Five-Colored Starlight Exhibition at the Morning Calm Garden, the Ulsan Grand Park Lantern Festival, the Boseong Tea Field Lantern Festival, and the increasingly popular tourist spot “Seoullo 7017,” a high-rise pedestrian park that also features LED-colored light balls, allowing pedestrians to stroll through the winter night and admire the dazzling lights.
Morning Calm Garden – Five-Colored Starlight Exhibition (Photo / Korea Tourism Organization, the same applies below)
Night view of Seoullo 7017.
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