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- 23/06/24, 12:18 #23 21 ansCoucou tout le monde !
est-ce que quelqu’un pourrait me donner son avis sur mon work & travel plan? Je pense qu’il est bien mais je ne suis pas sûre (ça tient pile sur une page recto verso)
My Working Holiday Travel Plan in South Korea
1. Initial Arrival and Settling in Daegu
Days 1-7: Arrival and Orientation (August 9 - August 15)
- Day 1 (August 9): Arrive in South Korea (via Incheon International Airport) and travel to Daegu.
- Days 2-3 (August 10-11): Settle into my apartment in Daegu, explore the local neighborhood, and locate essential services (supermarkets, healthcare, banks).
- Days 4-7 (August 12-15): Visit the Daegu Immigration Office to finalize visa requirements, register for an Alien Registration Card (ARC), and get a Korean SIM card.
2. Exploring Daegu
Days 8-14: Discover Daegu (August 16 - August 22)
- Day 8: Visit Dongseongno Street for shopping and dining.
- Day 9: Explore Daegu's historical sites like Seomun Market and the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine.
- Day 10: Hike up Apsan Mountain and enjoy the panoramic views of the city.
- Day 11: Visit Daegu Arboretum and Duryu Park.
- Day 12: Take a day trip to Palgongsan Mountain to visit Donghwasa Temple.
- Day 13: Enjoy a relaxing day at Spa Valley or Herb Hillz.
- Day 14: Experience Daegu’s nightlife in the Banwoldang area.
3. Finding a Job and Part-time Work
Weeks 3-4: Job Search and Working
- Start looking for a part-time job in Daegu, aiming to work about 15 to 20 hours per week. As I want to have as much free time as possible to be able to really enjoy the country.
- Network with locals and expatriates to find job opportunities in areas like cafes, restaurants, or tutoring.
Research websites : Indeed , Craigslist , Koreabridge
4. Regional Exploration
Weeks 5-6: Nearby Cities
- Gyeongju: Visit historical sites such as Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto.
- Busan: Enjoy Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Jagalchi Fish Market.
5. Cultural Immersion
Months 2-3: Language and Culture (September - November )
- Enroll in a Korean language course in Daegu.
- Join local cultural events and festivals, like the Daegu International Opera Festival.
- Participate in a temple stay program at Haeinsa Temple (near Daegu).
- Begin dance lessons at 1MILLION Dance Studio in Seoul, planning weekend trips to attend classes.
6. Nationwide Travel
Months 4-6: Explore South Korea (November - February )
- Seoul: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Myeongdong shopping district. Continue taking dance lessons at 1MILLION Dance Studio.
- Jeju Island: Explore the natural wonders like Hallasan Mountain and Jeju Olle Trail.
- Incheon: Experience Chinatown and Songdo Central Park.
- Jeonju: Taste traditional Korean food in the Jeonju Hanok Village.
7. Work and Cultural Activities
Months 7-9: Working and Exploring (February - May )
- Continue Working: Continue part-time work or find an internship related to my field of interest.
- Cultural Activities: Attend seasonal festivals and events in Daegu and nearby cities.
- Visit Traditional Villages: Spend weekends visiting traditional Hanok villages like Andong Hahoe Village.
- Explore Nature: Go on hiking trips to lesser-known mountains and national parks, such as Gayasan National Park.
- Local Cuisine Exploration: Take cooking classes to learn how to prepare traditional Korean dishes and explore local food markets.
8. Seasonal Activities
Months 10-12: Seasonal Events and Reflection (May - August )
- Spring : Enjoy cherry blossom festivals in nearby cities and parks.
- Summer : Attend summer festivals and visit beach destinations like Haeundae Beach in Busan.
- Reflect on my experiences and plan a wrap-up of my stay, including farewells and final visits to favorite spots in Daegu.
9. Departure Preparation
Final Week: Farewell and Departure
- Return any rented items and ensure my visa and travel documents are in order.
- Have a farewell party with friends.
- Travel to Incheon for my flight back home.
This plan allows me to balance working, exploring, and immersing myself in South Korean culture while making Daegu my home base. I'm especially excited about taking dance lessons at 1MILLION Dance Studio and experiencing the dynamic energy of Korean pop culture.
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- 16/08/24, 00:40 #25
26 ansBonjour je n'arrive pas a faire un trvel plan je suis complètement bloque quelqu'un pourrais m'aider s'il vous plaît
Échangeons nos Instagram J'ai aussi des soucis pour remplir deux papier du visa merci 💗
- 11/11/24, 22:09 #26 Shannen 20 ansBonjour, merci pour cet exemple ! Est ce qu’il est possible de me dire comment vous trouvez le miens
merci !
WORK AND TRAVEL ACTIVITY PLAN FOR THE WORKING HOLLIDAY (H1)
10 months of stay in BUSAN
1 month of stay in SÉOUL
1 month of stay in JEJU
֍ Travel plan during the 10 months of stay in Busan :
Gamcheon cultural village
All the beaches
Have sleep in traditional palais for descovery a Boudhist life
Test diferent tea room
Museum ( art galerie, National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation…)
Jagalchi Market
Nature visiting (Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Peace Park, Geumjeongsan hiking…)
All district and place at around
ACTIVITY :
Activity plan during the stay in Busan : Take Korean lessons, Continue fencing lessons
WORKING :
6 months of work during the 12 months of stay. Part time jobs, around 15h or 20h per week.
Job service in restaurant, coffee, hotel. Baby sitting …
Website for research : Indeed, Craiglist, Koreabridge…
SÉOUL :
Stay in Seoul for 1 month :
See a Namsam Tower view
Seongsu for a road of pop up store
Hongdae at night
Différent museum (War memorial,…)
Market and nigth market
Incheon
Gangnam
Gyeongbokgung palace visiting
JEJU
Stay in Jeju Island for 1 month :
Hallasan
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Manjanggul Lava Tube
Beache
Dongmun public market
Museum (Jeju Haenyeo museum, Osulloc tea museum…)
OTHER :
Visiting other place in other City :
Daegu
Gyeongju
Sokcho
Korea campaign
Gangneug
- 12/11/24, 00:36 #27 Hello,Bonjour, merci pour cet exemple ! Est ce qu’il est possible de me dire comment vous trouvez le miens merci !
WORK AND TRAVEL ACTIVITY PLAN FOR THE WORKING HOLLIDAY (H1)
10 months of stay in BUSAN
1 month of stay in SÉOUL
1 month of stay in JEJU
֍ Travel plan during the 10 months of stay in Busan :
Gamcheon cultural village
All the beaches
Have sleep in traditional palais for descovery a Boudhist life
Test diferent tea room
Museum ( art galerie, National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation…)
Jagalchi Market
Nature visiting (Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Peace Park, Geumjeongsan hiking…)
All district and place at around
ACTIVITY :
Activity plan during the stay in Busan : Take Korean lessons, Continue fencing lessons
WORKING :
6 months of work during the 12 months of stay. Part time jobs, around 15h or 20h per week.
Job service in restaurant, coffee, hotel. Baby sitting …
Website for research : Indeed, Craiglist, Koreabridge…
SÉOUL :
Stay in Seoul for 1 month :
See a Namsam Tower view
Seongsu for a road of pop up store
Hongdae at night
Différent museum (War memorial,…)
Market and nigth market
Incheon
Gangnam
Gyeongbokgung palace visiting
JEJU
Stay in Jeju Island for 1 month :
Hallasan
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Manjanggul Lava Tube
Beache
Dongmun public market
Museum (Jeju Haenyeo museum, Osulloc tea museum…)
OTHER :
Visiting other place in other City :
Daegu
Gyeongju
Sokcho
Korea campaign
Gangneug
Je pense que c'est pas mal
- 13/11/24, 20:12 #28 Shannen 20 ansMerci beaucoup !
J’ai une question, est ce qu’il possible de garder la même logement qui serai à Busan et quand même passer 1 mois à Séoul tout en gardant se même logement et sans prévenir d’une nouvelle adresse ? Je ne sais pas si ma question est claire
- 14/11/24, 02:37 #29
Emma 27 ansHello ! Je suis en train de faire mon travel plan dans l'espoir de pouvoir partir vers février/mars, serait-ce possible d'avoir un avis dessus ? Il me semble pas trop mal, mais je préfère être sûre ! (il tient sur du recto-verso)
Work and Travel Activity Plan for the Working Holiday in SOUTH KOREA (H1)
I will be staying in Seoul for one year and planning to work part-time around 15h to 20h per week. Though I will be based in Seoul for most of my stay, I am planning to travel back and forth to other cities too with the goal of immersing myself in the Korean culture and explore the country.
- 6 months of stay in Seoul
- 2 months of stay in Busan
- 4 months of road-trip and WOOFING around the country
- Travel plan during the 6 months of stay in Seoul :
- For the first month of my arrival, I am planning to stay in a hostel as a Workawayer and will use this time being hosted in exchange of services such as maintenance of the place or language exchange to look for a job and meet new people.
- Visit of Seoul and its places of interest : Insadong, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Itaewon, Hanok villages, etc…
- Visit of the area around Seoul such as Incheon, Demilitarized Zone, Suwon…
- Taking Korean language lessons, cooking lessons…
- Visit Museums, Markets and cultural sites
- Searching for part-time jobs such as extra-actress , babysitting, escape game actress, translator / proof-reader, native voice-recording…
- Attending seasonal festivals
Websites for job research: Indeed, Craigslist, and Koreabridge, Walk-in
- Travel plan during the 2 month of stay in Busan :
- Visit of Busan and it’s places of interest : Gamcheon Cultural Village, Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Haeunde Beach and other beaches…
- Hiking, visit of Ahopsan Bamboo Forest
- Visit Museums
- Travel plan during the 3 months of road-trip (non exhaustive plan) :
- 2 or 3 weeks in Jejudo, to visit National Park, Forest, Hallasan, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Haenyeo Museum, etc…
- 1 week in Gangneung, to visit the traditional markets, try local food, visit the beaches, Gyeongpodae, Anmok Beach Coffee Street, Ojukheon House, etc…
- 1 or 2 weeks in Jeonju, to visit Jeonju Hanok Village, try local food, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, experience Temple stay, etc…
- I am also planning to visit Andong, Suncheon, Taean and Yeosu…
- I will also probably do some WOOFING in countryside areas such as in Gyeongju.
- 14/11/24, 02:39 #30 Oui, tu peux tout à fait faire ça. Tu dois déclarer le changement d'adresse si tu quittes un logement fixe pour un autre, mais si tu as un logement principal et que tu visites la Corée tout en gardant ce logement, tu n'as pas besoin de déclarer les autres adresses car elles ne seront pas ton adresse principale.
- 19/11/24, 23:36 #31 Emma 27 ansBonjour, j'ai une question un peu du même style que Nannen, mais il est dit que sur le formulaire de demande de visa on doit obligatoirement indiquer une adresse et numéro de tel coréen. Doit on mettre l'adresse où on va rester les premiers mois ?
- 20/11/24, 02:24 #32
- 21/11/24, 11:40 #33 Emma 27 ans
- 24/11/24, 19:52 #34 Héloïse 23 ansBonjour,
Je viens de finir de rédiger mon Travel Plan pour l’année que j’envisage de faire en PVT à Séoul. Seulement, je ne suis pas bien sûr qu’il y a tout ce qu’il faut dedans ou s’il est qualitatif ou non.. J’aimerais bien vos avis 🙏
J’ajoute le document en PJ.
Merci par avance !
Héloïse
- 25/11/24, 01:37 #35 Hello Héloïse,
J'ai déplacé ton message dans une discussion dédiée au sujet.
Ton plan me parait très bien ! Juste une chose, les retours récents indiquent qu'il ne faut pas mentionner le baby-sitting dans les projets de travail, donc je pense que c'est mieux que tu le retires au cas où.
- 25/11/24, 01:49 #36 Héloïse 23 ansMerci beaucoup pour ta réponse rapide ! Je vais supprimer ce passage du coup pour être sure que ça passeHello Héloïse,
J'ai déplacé ton message dans une discussion dédiée au sujet.
Ton plan me parait très bien ! Juste une chose, les retours récents indiquent qu'il ne faut pas mentionner le baby-sitting dans les projets de travail, donc je pense que c'est mieux que tu le retires au cas où.
Bonne journée 🥰
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- 26/11/24, 22:14 #37
Yohann 32 ansHello Enola, j'adore la mise en page de ton travel plan ! J'ai fait le mien en me basant sur ton exemple, et le voici. Peux-tu me dire ce que tu en penses ? Est-il suffisamment fourni et cohérent ? Je changerai un peu la mise en page afin qu'il ne soit pas exactement similaire au tien si tu le souhaites.
WORK AND TRAVEL ACTIVITY PLAN FOR THE WORKING HOLIDAY (H1)
OCTOBER,20 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 : SEOUL – 4 months
֍ Travel plan during the 4 months of stay in Seoul
- Visit of Seoul various districts : Myeongdong, Itaewon, Gangnam-Gu, Hongdae, Hanok village, Jongno-Gu, Seodaemun, Dogndaemun, Jamsil, Yeouido
- Visit of some cities around Seoul : Incheon, Suwon (Hwaseong castle, Starfield library…), Demilitarized Zone, Nami Island, Petite France…
- Activity plan during the stay in Seoul : Taking dance classes at 1Million Studio, visiting MBC studios and Aqua Planet (Goyang), Taking cooking class, Attending KBS Music bank, visiting Kdramas spots...
֍ Work plan during the 4 months of stay in Seoul
2 months of work during the 4 months of stay. Part time jobs, maximum 25h per week.
Job service in coffees and restaurants, Housekeeping in hotels and guesthouses.
⌂ Place of stay : Airbnb in Seowon-dong, Gwanak-gu
FEBRUARY 2026 : BUS TRIP in the SOUTH OF KOREA (Gwangju – Daegu – Gyeongju – Busan) – 2 weeks
֍ Travel plan during the 2 weeks bus trip
- Visit of Gwangju and all places of interest : Kwangju ch’on, Asian food culture street, cheongchun culture village, 05/18 memorial
- Visit of Daegu and all places of interest : Donghwasa Temple, Kim Kwang Seok Gil Street, Dongseongro, Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park…
- Visit of Gyeongju and all places of interest : Daereungwon Tomb complex, Cheomseongdae observatory, Donggung palace, Gyochon village, Bulguksa temple
֍ Work plan during the 2 weeks bus trip
None - Exploring only
MARCH 2026 – APRIL 2026 : BUSAN – 2 months
֍ Travel plan during the 2 months of stay in Busan
- Visit of Busan places of interest : Haedong Yonggungsa temple, Beomeosa Temple, Gamcheon culture village, Sealife aquarium, beaches, markets, Seomyeon district…
- 1-day travel to Tsushima Island (JAPAN) by ferry
֍ Work plan during the 2 months of stay in Busan
2 months of work during the 2 months of stay. Part time jobs, maximum 25h per week.
Job service in coffees and restaurants, Housekeeping in hotels and guesthouses.
⌂ Place of stay : Airbnb in Busan, near Busan university
MAY 2026 – JUNE 2026 : SEOUL – 2 months & 2 weeks
֍ Travel plan during the 2 months of stay in Seoul
- 5-days trip in Gangneung from Seoul : visit of cities around Gangneung (Yangyang – Sokcho), Taking surf lessons , Visit of BTS Spring day Bus stop, Visit of Naksansa temple
- Taking dance classes at 1Million Studio
֍ Work plan during the 2 months of stay in Seoul
2 months of work during the 2 months of stay. Part time jobs, maximum 25h per week.
Job service in coffees and restaurants, Housekeeping in hotels and guesthouses.
⌂ Place of stay : Airbnb in Seowon-dong, Gwanak-gu
- 27/11/24, 02:23 #38 Hello,
Il est très bien, tu donnes assez de détails, tu prévois de pas mal visiter donc c'est top.
Peut-être enlever la mention du petit voyage au Japon, même si ce n'est qu'un jour. Je sais pas s'ils aiment qu'on mentionne qu'on prévoit de visiter d'autres pays (même si le PVT est parfait pour ça). Dans le doute, je me dis que tu peux peut-être l'omettre.
- 27/11/24, 02:46 #39 Yohann 32 ansMerci pour ton retour, pas de soucis j'enlève le petit trip à Tsushima ^^Hello,
Il est très bien, tu donnes assez de détails, tu prévois de pas mal visiter donc c'est top.
Peut-être enlever la mention du petit voyage au Japon, même si ce n'est qu'un jour. Je sais pas s'ils aiment qu'on mentionne qu'on prévoit de visiter d'autres pays (même si le PVT est parfait pour ça). Dans le doute, je me dis que tu peux peut-être l'omettre.
Oui en fait j'avais déjà prévu de faire un bus trip avant de me lancer dans le projet PVT donc je m'étais beaucoup renseigné sur ce qu'il y a à voir en lisant les blogs de voyageurs !
- 30/11/24, 09:36 #40 Hippolyte 18 ansBonjour, voici mon travel plan, j'aimerais savoir si cela convient, merci pour tout !
PROGRAM (detailed activity plan)
My accommodation (in all the destinations mentioned below) would be in local neighborhoods for a better integration and understanding of the culture and daily life in the country, ideally in a host family. I do not plan to work more than 20 hours per week, doing odd jobs such as babysitting, waiter in a cafe, barmaid and if possible fulfilling missions (volunteer or short-term) in the tourism field which is my university field of study, only to meet my needs during the stay.
I chose to apply for a PVT in South Korea because I am a traveler passionate about culture and I would like to learn more about Korean culture from the inside (like tasting a wide range of traditional dishes that are unknown and on a local scale), so a year would be perfect for that.
Thanks to the Hellotalk application, I met several people who agreed to host me for a few weeks in the different regions (or nearby) in exchange for some services such as house maintenance for example where I planned to go.
I will use Indeed, Koreabridge, Overseas Korean agencies, etc.
PROGRAM OF MY PVT IN SOUTH KOREA
September > Seoul
• first month in Seoul discovering the capital - always an essential step of a trip - to acclimatize and immerse myself in/in life at the Korean pace and the country's gastronomy while carrying out administrative tasks such as my registration with the Immigration Office correlated with obtaining my Residence Card. This will also allow me a good introduction to continue learning the basics of Korean and in particular its alphabet (hangeul) started in France
• attend the Andong Mask Dance Festival (28-29/09) then visit the region and discover traditional Korea as well as a part of Andong's cultural heritage listed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the beginning of October
October > festival season
Travel across the country to discover festivals and fall foliage. No accommodation in a single city at this time (guesthouse or airbnb preferred).
• first days of October in the Andong region (see September program above)
• Suwon Hwaseong Culture Festival on October 4th and 6th interspersed with a day in Seoul (nearby) on October 5th to enjoy the fireworks festival and its related activities (concerts by Korean artists in particular)
• flight to Jeju and the Tamna Cultural Festival with a first discovery of Jeju Island under its autumn foliage (07-11/10)
• World Gimseng Festival in Geumsam (12-13/10)
• Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival with its lanterns and fireworks at nightfall > visit the surroundings of the city and schedule future visits in spring (see below / October 14-18)
• Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival to discover the country's ancestral agricultural culture (19-20/10)
• end of the month (21-31/10) and early November to discover the South Chuncheong region with the highlight of the Autumn Flower Festival in Taean
November > go in search of new spaces with autumn colors with a month full of hiking focused on discovering the country's natural heritage.
• early month = end of the visit to the South Chuncheong region & brief one-week stay in Seoul to enjoy the autumn colors of the capital: hiking along the Great Wall of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Forest, Olympic Park, Maeheon Citizens' Forest (former Yanghae Citizens' Forest), Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and Myeongnyungdang Pavilion (Sungkyunkwan University) renowned for their famous thousand-euro trees. Around Seoul: Hwadam Forest in Gwangju, Namiseom Island in Chuncheon, Gangcheonseom Island in Yeoju, Calm Morning Park in Gapyeong and Mount Bukhansan National Park including Bibong Peak Nature Reserve for wildlife watching and panoramic views of Seoul
Gangwon-Do region > one-month stay from mid-November to mid-December
• Sea Train: head to the East Coast aboard the Sea Train from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul to Jeongdongjin Station with a seaside trip and panoramic seats
• discovery of Northeast Korea with walks and photography under the seasonal foliage, notably in Seorakasan National Park, Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest, Wondaeri Birch Forest & Bimil Park in Inje while visiting more or less hidden temples such as Baekdamsa, to try to understand the history and culture religious of Korea
• Hajodae peninsula for the beginning of winter and the first snows with visits such as the Osan-ri Prehistory Museum and hiking in the Odaesan National Park
• visit Gangneung, a coastal city with a tasting of seafood specialties
• take the A-train which makes a loop in the canton of Jeongseon, in the heart of the province of Gangwon-do
• practice winter sports (notably skiing) on the Olympic sites of Pyeongchang which hosted the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games including Yongpyong Resort and Alpensia Resort internationally recognized
• participate in the Pyeongchang Trout Ice Fishing Festival to practice a traditional winter sport in a relaxed atmosphere: trout fishing on ice and enjoy the range of activities offered (various ice shows and major fishing competitions) - starts around December 22 > return to Seoul after this event
Winter experiences
• temple Stay • meditation and serenity during a comforting and introspective activity by immersing oneself in the monastic life - meditation and prayer + learning with the monks > experience which particularly interests me
• jjimjilbangs • Korean spas and hot springs
Mid-December to mid-January > Seoul, winter festivals & departure for a trip to Japan
Second visit of Seoul which is discovered in its white clothes with its districts and places of interest: Incheon, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Gangnam, Insadong, Seoul Tower, Gyeonggi-do, as well as the different palaces (with the royal pass) such as: Gyeongbokgung Royal Residence Palace, Changdeokgung Palace with its secret garden, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Gyeonghuigung Palace which particularly interests me
- visit of the cultural district of the port and the Chinatown of Incheon as well as other destinations and visits around the capital such as the DMZ or the Gangwondo region in the east, via the train as soon as possible
• discovery of the local cuisine and street food of the different districts and places with the aim of realizing the ultimate guide for my blog (personal or professional) and to discover local or exciting atmospheres
• enjoy the end-of-year festivities in the capital:
- Seoul Lantern Festival: admire traditional Korean paper lanterns (Hanji) along the Cheonggyecheon River (installations inspired by folk or contemporary visuals)
- Seoul Light Festival: projections of light creations at Seoul Plaza & Gwanghwamun Square with celebrations and the addition of a Christmas market where you can explore these stands full of unique craft products and seasonal gourmet delights
- Bosingak Bell Ringing Festival for the new year with the Bosingak bell ringing ceremony in Jongno at midnight before going to wait for the sunrise at Haneul Park
• Yeongdong Dried Persimmon Festival in mid-January: taste delicious persimmons in all their forms
• Uljin Snow Crab Festival in Gyeongsangbuk-do province: taste crabs Korean snow (iconic local specialty) + at the Hupo port of Uljin get up early to watch the sunrise from a boat
• tasting of traditional Korean alcohols
• January 20: departure for Japan (study railway trip)
February > travel outside South Korea > stay from January 20 to February 28 (2027) in Japan for a first winter discovery of this neighboring country of South Korea.
March > end of winter and spring blooms
• taste seasonal foods and fruits such as jukkumi (small octopus, emblematic seafood of spring) to be enjoyed in several ways (Shabu-shabu, stir-fried, stewed, grilled...) and strawberries > vegetable and plant season
• return to Seoul for the first week of March to commemorate Independence Movement Day
• Gurye Sansuyu Festival 구례 산수유꽃축제 > celebrates the flowering of sansuyu trees in Gurye. Understand the role of these flowers used in traditional oriental medicine and taste the products made from them = tea, alcohol and food to be enjoyed on site, with performances of music, traditional dances, fireworks...
• in the region, enjoy the famous hot springs of Jirisan Mountain to relax and unwind.
• Gwangyang Maehwa festival 광양매화축제 > at Green Plum Farm (near Mt. Jirisan) located along the Seomjin River in Maehwa Village where you can walk along the paths under the plum blossoms and buy and try organic plum products
JEJU-DO > two-week stay (March 13-28)
Return to Jeju Island, once the birthplace of the Tamna Kingdom and its unique culture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a more in-depth discovery
• tasting local gastronomy (seafood, black pork)
• swimming and reading Impossible farewells (2023) by Han Kang (work takes place in Jeju) on the island's beaches
• discovering the island by bike > volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, beaches and fruit fields
• hiking Mt. Hallasan - the highest point in the country
• tasting the island's central specialty, barbecue black pig
• go to OSULOC to discover the island's high-grade matcha tea and taste its derivative pastries + museum
• Namjeju District, South Korea
• Jeju Royal Cherry Blossom Festival 제주 왕벚꽃축제 > takes place mainly in the city of Jeju-si and celebrates the country's first cherry blossoms (accompanied by rapeseed flowers present all over the island) with street parades, painting competitions, the Nanta troupe, a music festival among others (March 22-24)
April > SEOUL (one-month stay)
Return to Seoul by plane from Jeju on March 28
• Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival 석촌호수 벚꽃축제 > observe the beauty of the cherry trees at Seoul's Seokchon Lake during walks + musical performances & photograph the famous Lotte Tower surrounded by beautiful cherry trees (on film)
• Yeouido Spring Flower Festival 여의도 벚꽃축제 > observe the several hundred royal cherry trees in bloom on Yunjung-ro Street behind the National Assembly building + cultural art performances, exhibition of floral works, photo gallery displayed for the occasion
• more sedate months with the return of pleasant temperatures accompanied by the rainy season
• templestay at Seonunsan Temple in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do region > camellia flowers at this time, panorama of the Dosolcheon River + sites of the Samin-ri camellia forest in Gochang, temple park & forest nearby
May > Spring Festivals
• Children's Day festivities and Buddha's birthday celebration (early May)
• Boseong Green Tea Festival 보성 다향대축제 > learn how to pick leaves, prepare green tea pots, mold traditional cups and organize tea ceremonies with tastings (May 03-04)
• Daegu Yangyeongsi Medicinal Herb Festival
대구약령시한방문화축제 > learn and understand the major role of plants in traditional Korean medicine + visit the traditional medicine museum (May 05)
• Damyang Bamboo Festival 담양대나무축제 - if possible / around May 11 = optional
• return to Seoul for the Lantern Festival in Lotus around May 10: celebration of Buddha's birthday for three days, many events are organized, especially at Jogyesa and Bogeunsa temples, including a large parade of illuminated lanterns, along Jongno Street for an immersion in Buddhist culture
• cross the valleys of the Baekdudaegan mountain range aboard the V-train. It is connected to the O-Train which connects Seoul Station to Jecheon Station.
June > from Seoul to Busan via the west coast
• G-Train: train from Seoul that serves the main tourist sites of the western coastal areas > travel down the west coast in three to five days (many stops)
• visit the Jeollanam-Do & Gyeongsangnam-Do regions
• visit Busan, its neighborhoods and places of interest: Gamcheon cultural village, suspended train, filming locations (K-pop & K-drama music videos) and the coast...
A more comprehensive visit to the Gyeongsangbuk-do province from Busan: Daegu, Andong, Hahoe, Gyeongju.
• architectural cultural heritage in and around Gyeongju > Bulguksa Temple, Golgul Temple, Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, Kyongju Observatory & Royal Tombs
July
CHUNGCHEONG-DO - two-week stay
° Daejon Arboretum
° Sejong-si National Arboretum
° Chungcheongbuk-do: Jungangtap Park & Tangeumho Rainbow Road, Cheongpung Cable Car
SEOUL
• excursions and short trips from the capital
• DMZ train also known as the peace train, transports tourists and visitors from Seoul to the stations of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) for a one or two-day rail excursion > memory work
• July 23: departure for a trip to Japan with my sister in preparation for her studies in the country (ICN > KIX flight)
August > trip to Japan until August 29 then direct return in France or South Korea for a few days before returning to Europe to continue my studies in Tourism
I want to take advantage of my trip to meet new people and thus better understand the rich Korean culture and its many facets. I downloaded the "VISITKOREA" application to be able to find even more places to visit during my stay, I also follow local creators (like Sol Life) for a more concrete vision of the country. I want - as a rail lover - to discover South Korea through its trains like no other for a slower pace, the express buses from Busan and Seoul known for being comfortable and close to an airline business class are also a solution for some more intimate destinations.
I am therefore making this request to better understand and study Korean culture and in particular its cinema, which brings new aesthetic and thematic proposals (Park Chan-wook (one of my favourite directors), Bong Joon-ho and auteur cinema in particular) and its literature, a reflection of a country in constant evolution (Hwang Sok-yong, Han Kang (Nobel Prize for Literature 2024) in particular).
Plusieurs questions > est-ce OK de mentionner voyage extérieur (réponses contradictoires sur le forum) ? Dois-je plus préciser période travail
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