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Hongcheon River Ice Festival

Hongcheon River Ice Festival Ended

Jan 9, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026 · Gangwon

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Gangwon or plan around your dates.
DatesJan 9, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
VenueHongcheon riverside
AddressGalmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
AdmissionPaid programs
Hours09:00–18:00
Contact033-439-5800
Official sitexn--9y5b95fmvab9w.kr/Home/H60000/festival ↗

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Hongcheon's January classic: ice-hole fishing for ginseng-fed trout (a local specialty), bare-hand trout catching, indoor family fishing, ice sledding, folk games, and thatched-village food streets along the frozen river.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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