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[International Student Special] 2025 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival: Shuttle Bus Package (Jan 11~Feb 2)

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Every day between Jan 11~Feb 2

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Languages
  • English
  • Chinese
Meet Location
  • Hongik University Station
  • Myeongdong Station
Included
  • Round-trip transportation
  • English & Chinese speaking staff
  • Sancheoneo Festival entrance ticket for ice fishing
  • Fishing rod rental
  • 1 grilled Sancheoneo fish to try
  • Snow sled & Ice sled rental
  • Ice Sculpture Plaza entrance ticket
  • Sancheoneo Festival voucher
Excluded
  • Activities with an additional charge
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses

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Overview

Enjoy the 2025 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival with a special group deal for international students!

Are you an international student in Korea looking for a unique winter experience? The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, Korea's favorite winter celebration, is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture! Held in Hwacheon, the first region in Korea to freeze, this festival lets you fish for sancheoneo (mountain trout) through the ice and enjoy it freshly grilled or filleted on the spot. There's an exclusive discount for groups of four or more students, so gather your friends and create unforgettable memories!

Why this package?
▷Take advantage of the special group discount for international students in Korea
▷Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival: “7 Wonders of Winter” by CNN Travel (2011)
▷Mountain trout: delectable and nutritious fish living only in clean river
▷Endless fun from ice fishing, bare-hand fishing, ice sled, ice sculptures, and many more!
▷Perfect for everyone to make unique and exciting memories
▷Hassle-free trip: round-trip transportation between Seoul and the festival site is included





Held annually in the winter in Hwacheon, the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a unique winter event where visitors can catch sancheoneo through ice fishing or bare-hand fishing. In addition to fishing, the festival features activities like ice sledding and snow sledding, attracting over a million visitors each year.

🐟 What is Sancheoneo?
Sancheoneo is a freshwater trout species that thrives in clean, cold streams with year-round temperatures below 20°C. The clear waters and stable cool temperatures make Hwacheon a prime location for sancheoneo. Rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins, it is both nutritious and delicious.

❄️ Festival Highlights
- Fishing activities: Ice fishing, bare-hand fishing, lure fishing
- Snow/ice activities: Snow sledding, ice sledding, ice slides, and more
- Cultural events: Opening ceremony, raffle events, tourism booths, and more
- Food/shopping: Sancheoneo restaurants, sashimi/grill centers, local snack stalls, farm product stores, and souvenir shops

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
1~3
4~9
10~20
- Round-trip transportation
- English or Chinese-speaking staff
- Sancheoneo Festival entrance ticket for ice fishing
- Fishing rod rental
- 1 grilled Sancheoneo fish to try
- Snow sled & Ice sled rental
- Ice Sculpture Plaza entrance ticket
- Sancheoneo Festival voucher (5,000 won)

*Please keep in mind that this tour for FOREIGNERS ONLY. Korean nationals may not book this package.
*Please provide the name of the university you are attending in Korea upon booking.
*You can present your student ID at the festival to receive a special souvenir.
*This package is exclusively for international students in Korea. If you are an international visitor and wish to book the same package, please click here.

[Sancheoneo Ice Fishing Festival]
- There is a catch limit of 3 fish per person, and you must return them to the staff.
- The entrance ticket includes 1 complimentary grilled Sancheoneo fish. If you want to try more than 1, you will have to pay an additional cost.
- The festival voucher (5,000 won) can be used just like cash at restaurants near the festival venue.

Itinerary

8:30am
Depart from Hongik University Station (Line 2, Gyeongui Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 4
9:00am
Depart from Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 2
- Have fun catching Sancheoneo (mountain trout)
- Try various exciting activities such as snow sled & ice sled
5:00pm
Depart for Seoul
7:00pm
Arrive at Myeongdong Station
7:30pm
Arrive at Hongik University Station
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local traffic and weather conditions.

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Please keep in mind

1. Ice fishing may not available depending on weather situations. If the weather is not cold enough, ice fishing could be changed to open water fishing.
2. If the festival is canceled or postponed due to warm weather conditions, we will inform you in advance and issue a full refund.
3. Please keep in mind that the ticket package is strictly for FOREIGNERS ONLY.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival 화천 산천어 축제

Address: 137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Phone Number: 1688-3005

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Address: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hwacheon, Hwacheon-eup, Jung-ri, 196

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