Enjoy Summery South Korea
Each season has their special reasons to why you should be in Seoul during their times but how about Summer? Yes, the humidity and rainfall can be a hassle and draining to think of being in, but there are many activities you can ONLY enjoy during the Summer in Seoul!! Bet we can convince you to still come :) challenge accepted?
Also keep in mind that we are only going to point out activities that you can ONLY do during the Summer!!
Do you love Matcha!? This plantation open since 1957 and is the only tourist tea plantation in Korea!! At the event you will experience a ritual to the Tea God to pray for good harvests, tea leaf-picking, making tea, and tea ceremonies!! You will also be able to experience tea theme dishes such as green tea and green tea bibimbap.
Boseong Green Tea Festival
First week of May
Do you love Matcha!? This plantation open since 1957 and is the only tourist tea plantation in Korea!! At the event you will experience a ritual to the Tea God to pray for good harvests, tea leaf-picking, making tea, and tea ceremonies!! You will also be able to experience tea theme dishes such as green tea and green tea bibimbap.
For more information visit this website
Ultra Korea (Seoul)
Usually Second week of June
Ultra Korea (Seoul)
Do you love EDM and want to have an epic time with various DJ's around the world?? well you will love Ultra Korea! At the festival you will experience DJ's from Europe, the U.S, Japan, and Korea. This two day festival will be filled of music, beer and a lot of craziness!! The event usually hosted at Seoul Olympic Stadium in Jamsil since their debut in Korea.
For more information visit their website
Water Bomb Festivals
Mid July to end of August (Depends on Location)
Are you a Party Person?? then you should look into Water Bomb also if you don't mind getting all wet. When purchasing your ticket you will be asked to pick a team, because at the event participants will have water guns and compete with each other along with their team artists!
The music at the festival varies from EDM, Hip Hop and K-pop, as well as some entertainers will be there! There are different locations throughout South Korea and Seoul is the popular one so we suggest to book your ticket as soon as possible! This annual event is great to enjoy some great music and maybe see your favorite artist LIVE! as well to meet locals who have the same energy and interests as you!!
Check out their official web page for more details and dates!
Gangneung Danojoe Festival (강릉단오제)
Usually beginning of June
The Ganneung Danojoe Festival is great for those who are interested to learn more about the history of Korea about the Joseon Dynasty. In which the festival is to preserve the folk culture and has become an annual event since 1975. This event was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005 and is Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 13 in Korea in 1967.
Admission to the festival is FREE and there are various programs you can participate and learn from, such as watching a traditional wedding ceremony, make surichui rice cake, wash your hair in iris-infused water, drink alcoholic beverages offered to the Gods and MUCH MORE!
Okay Okay I got you interested right? well check out this page for more details on how to get there!
Boryeong Mud Festival
Usually end of July for 10 Days
If you like getting dirty while having fun, check out this great festival which attracts people all over the world. Here you will see mud wrestling, mud sliding,mud swimming, and even a mud massages, don't be afraid to try them!
When it gets darker, there will be fireworks and great music all day! Unfortunately this event is not Free but the Price is pretty affordable around ₩12,000 per person.
For more information about tickets and programs visit their website
Rock Festivals: Ansan/Jisan and Pentaport
Last weekend of July and first week of August
For Pentaport Rock Festival, it has the similar concept as Ansan's but different location, Incheon. Which is convenient if you want to explore around the Port City for some Instagram pictures!
Both of these festivals are big!! so make sure you are well prepared and get tickets as soon as you can!!
Official Website of Ansan/Jisan Valley Rock Festival
Official Website of Pentaport Rock Festival
Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival/부여서동연꽃축제
Second to Third week of July
This Festival is a celebration for the beautiful Lotus Flowers and brings awareness to preserve wild flowers. At the event you can do various activities related to Lotus Flowers such as making paper lotus flowers, lotus flower soap, visit historical museums, performances and more!!
For more information visit HERE
Pohang International
Last week of July to First week of August
Do you just love Fireworks!?? Then the annual event of Pohang International Fireworks Festival is just for you!! Koreans also call Pohang the "City of Light and Fire" and is located South East in South Korea, once you are there might as well visit their coast and beautiful beaches. Don't worry it's not just Fireworks, there is also live concerts and art contests during the Festival.
Visit HERE for more information and Schedules
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Third week of July to the Fourth week of july (10 days)
Have you seen Train to Busan? or appreciate great Films? Well go over to Bucheon (only around 20 min west of Seoul) and visit the International Fantastic Film Festival!
The genre of movies vary from thrillers, sci-fi, horror and mystery movies, which by the way there are great Korean movies along these genres. A fantastic part about this festival is that they don't only promote "mainstream" films but also independent ones so go check it out!!
Visit their Official Website for more information!!
We hope we convinced you to come to South Korea during the Summer and to enjoy any of these seasonal events!!! Please have fun!! Remember to check out our other blog posts about Being in Seoul during the Summer!!~~