[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

A promotional video from Gangwon Province reveals the stunning sights and flavours of the region, discover the pleasures of Korea's many beautiful gardens and landscapes through Lonely Planet, the government rolls out special passes just ahead of the Winter Games in February, and The Korea Times puts a new hotel in Seoul in the spotlight.

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"Jeonggangwon Shows That Korean Cuisine Is More Than Food"

Yes, all eyes will be on Gangwon Province next year as the world's finest athletes and their supporters gather to compete and celebrate sporting excellence at the Winter Games. As amazing as the Games will no doubt be, "it is not the only attraction the Gangwon area offers to winter vacationers". In this post on CBS, you will find a short promotional video from Gangwon Province that reveals just how much there is to see and do in this scenic and culturally rich part of the country: "Whether your interest is exploring exotic new places, enjoying recreational activities in one of the most beautiful places on earth, expanding your palate by partaking in some mouth-watering traditional Korean cuisine or taking in a once-in-a-lifetime athletic event, South Korea's Gangwon Province has a lot offer those looking to getting away from it all this winter".

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"South Korea's beautiful gardens and landscape design"

Just in case you needed one more reason to visit Korea, writer Simon Richmond puts some of the country's gorgeous gardens and landscapes in the spotlight on Lonely Planet. "For over 2000 years Koreans have been shaping the landscape around them into pleasing contours and vistas", writes Simon. You can visit, for example, Seoullo's stunning Sky garden, the Garden of the Morning Calm, or how about Jeju Island's Spirited Garden? If you've visited Korea before and have explored some of the country's many parks and outdoor attractions, let us know your favourites in the comment section below...

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"[PyeongChang 2018] Korea rolls out transit passes for foreign visitors"

For a limited time, the South Korean government has arranged for transit passes to aid those visiting Gangwon Province for the upcoming Winter Games. Of the three types of passes that are available, two are directed at foreign visitors and one is for Koreans. "The passes allow the user to use all trains in the country [...] during the prepaid period, along with access to tour programs for major cities Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Gyeongju, Daegu and Jeju Island". If you're planning a trip to the Games next year, you won't want to miss out on these great package deals.

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"Grand Mercure Ambassador: A must-try new hotel in central Seoul"

The Korea Times features the new Grand Mercure Ambassador in Seoul. Situated near the U.S. Military base, and so the popular Yongsan Electronics Market, the new hotel is an exciting new option for those looking to explore the heart of Seoul in style. If you are considering visiting Korea's capital city in the near future, or are looking for a place to host an event, the new Grand Mercure Ambassador could just be the stunning and convenient setting you're looking for...

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES