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When: January 27, 2022 to February 16, 2022 Like most Korean festivals, there isn’t a dull moment to be had at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. Hwacheon is a village in the northernmost part of South Korea. Ready to try fishing with your bare hands in the freezing cold water? If not, you can watch the more experienced brave the cold. It’s seriously impressive. You’ll even start seeing people jumping into the ice pool, possibly a soju induced decision. Any fish you catch, with your hands or otherwise, can be taken and freshly cooked for you on-site, which is a big part of the festival. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s also huge ice-skating rinks, zip-lining, sledding and delicious Korean street food to enjoy, or you can just sit back and watch the ice hockey and ice soccer games. The town of Hwacheon is also beautifully decorated with winter lanterns and lights and is perfect for a walk after all the fun.