Category: Korea Travel

Seoul Changdeokgung Secret Garden Booking Guide, Ticket Purchase, and Autumn Foliage Tour

Seoul is a popular autumn destination for viewing fall foliage, with numerous famous spots within the city. Among them, the rear garden (Huwon) of Changdeokgung Palace, known as the Secret Garden (Biwon), is a must-visit hidden spot for maple leaf viewing. However, as the Changdeokgung Secret Garden is a cultural heritage site, the number of daily visitors is limited, and entry is only permitted with a guided tour. Therefore, to enter and explore Changdeokgung’s secret garden and see the autumn leaves, you must book a guided tour ticket in advance.   Tickets for the Changdeokgung Secret Garden guided tour can

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Busan Cherry Blossom Spots Recommendation and Transportation Guide

Busan and Jinhae are located at the same latitude, so the cherry blossom blooming period in Busan is roughly the same, usually reaching full bloom from late March to early April. If you see full-bloom cherry blossoms in Jinhae, you can also enjoy the cherry blossom scenery in Busan. However, cherry blossom trees are not planted everywhere in Busan. To enjoy cherry blossoms in Busan, you need to visit some spots where cherry blossom trees are concentrated. Here, we recommend two of the most worthwhile cherry blossom spots in Busan: the Gwangan Cherry Blossom Road by the Nakdong River and

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2025 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival: Cherry Blossom Itinerary and Transportation Guide

South Korea is another country with a large number of cherry blossoms, second only to Japan. Especially in Jinhae, located in the southern part of the country, the streets are filled with cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season.   Every year, from late March to early April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Jinhae hosts the “Jinhae Gunhangje Festival“. Since the festival coincides with the peak cherry blossom season, it is also known as the “Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival“.   A few years ago, we visited the “Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival” and experienced the world of

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Korea Electronic Arrival Card “e-Arrival Card” Detailed Guide

Starting from February 24, 2025, Korea will officially implement the e-Arrival Card electronic arrival declaration system. Foreign travelers can fill out and submit the electronic arrival card online in advance, eliminating the need to fill out a paper arrival declaration form upon entry.   With the development of technology and the trend towards tourism convenience, the Korean government has planned to implement the “Electronic Arrival Card” system since 2023, replacing the traditional paper arrival declaration form, thereby simplifying the entry process and meeting environmental and digital requirements.   The “Electronic Arrival Card” system in Korea will be officially implemented from

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