After several days of low temperatures and cold waves, news of heavy snowfall has come from around the world — including in China, Japan, and South Korea — where many ski resorts have opened for the new season. If you’re looking to experience a snowy winter wonderland, why not head out for a winter trip to feel the thrill of deep snow and enjoy high-quality winter activities? It’s been reported that on January 28, the “Mt. Hallasan Winter Festival” will be held, where you can not only play in the snow but also explore the valuable natural heritage of the world.
Mt. Hallasan, standing at 1,950 meters in the central part of Jeju Island, is the highest mountain in South Korea. It was formed by a volcanic eruption 25,000 years ago and features uniquely striking geological landscapes. With changes in altitude, over 2,000 species of alpine plants from subtropical, temperate, and frigid zones offer great botanical value, while the terrain includes diverse volcanic, glacial, wetland, periglacial, and erosion landforms. Mt. Hallasan was designated as a South Korean national park in 1970, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2002, and was further listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2007, gaining greater protection.
At the “Mt. Hallasan Winter Festival” being held on January 28 this year, a variety of activities have been planned along the snow-covered mountain hiking trails, taking about two hours to complete. Global visitors are invited to experience the wintery charm of Mt. Hallasan, enjoying snow play and winter sports. The organizers have also prepared a rich range of events — such as sledding, snowman building, and health-promoting snow activities — where everyone can have fun together. Additionally, food will be provided, and participants who join the guided tours can receive a festival commemorative certificate.
If you want to experience the “Mt. Hallasan Winter Festival” as well, you can sign up through travel agencies such as Klook, KKday, Trazy, TTS, KKday Taiwan, TravelKing, and KKday Hong Kong. This travel agency has specially included this event in their tour itineraries. For more information about the event or details about Mt. Hallasan, please check with the respective travel service providers.
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