FOREIGNERS ONLY: Jincheon Nongdari Festival Day Trip | 10,000 KRW

FOREIGNERS ONLY
This event is for foreign nationals only.

Ganghwa's royal history, lakeside trekking and a local festival in one day.
Fake Buddies is collaborating with Korea Travel Mate on this fully sponsored Ganghwa & Jincheon tour, with a separate registration fee.

📝 How to join
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1. Review the official form and submit one application per traveler.
2. Follow the operator's payment instructions for the KRW 10,000 registration fee.
3. Follow the operator's booking confirmation and final meeting instructions.

Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a tour seat. Any “Free” label on Meetup refers only to the RSVP, not the required registration fee.

✨ What you'll experience

Ganghwa's royal history & brunch
Explore Goryeogung Palace Site and Yongheunggung Palace, with traces of Korea's royal history and traditional architecture. Then stop for brunch at Namchang Restaurant before heading to Jincheon.

Nongdari Bridge & lakeside trekking
Discover Chopyeong Reservoir on a route featuring the historic stone Nongdari Bridge, Chopyeong Lake Suspension Bridge and Mir Forest. Enjoy local heritage and time outdoors beside the lake.

Parade, rice culture & festival time
Experience the Community Harmony Parade, explore the Rice Pop-Up Store and try traditional rice cake pounding.
Finish at the Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival for performances, food and local celebrations. A KRW 10,000 festival voucher is included in the itinerary.

📅 Date & schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026 | One-day trip
Ganghwa & Jincheon | 07:00–22:00 (Korea time, GMT+9)

07:00–08:30 · Seoul → Ganghwa
08:30–09:30 · Goryeogung Palace Site & Yongheunggung Palace
09:40–10:30 · Brunch at Namchang Restaurant
10:30–13:30 · Ganghwa → Jincheon
13:30–15:00 · Chopyeong Reservoir trekking: Nongdari Bridge, Chopyeong Lake Suspension Bridge & Mir Forest
15:30–16:40 · Community Harmony Parade
17:00–17:40 · Rice Pop-Up Store & Rice Cake Pounding
17:40–20:00 · Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival (KRW 10,000 festival voucher provided)
20:00–22:00 · Jincheon → Seoul

The schedule may change depending on local circumstances.

📍 Meeting point
Yongsan Station Plaza. The itinerary lists Seoul departure at 07:00.
Confirm the precise meeting point and final departure instructions with Korea Travel Mate before travel.

💰 Price & inclusions
Registration fee: KRW 10,000
Tour package: fully sponsored (KRW 0)
The administrative and operational registration fee is not a deposit.

Included:
• Round-trip transportation
• Trekking and Nongdari experience
• Community Harmony Parade
• Rice activities and cultural festival visit

The official poster also lists meals, entrance fees and English-speaking staff. The timetable specifies restaurant brunch and a KRW 10,000 festival voucher.

The form does not specify an exclusions list or travel insurance coverage. Confirm additional expenses and insurance arrangements directly with the operator.

⚠️ Important information
• Foreign nationals only.
• One application form per traveler.
• Participant cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable, regardless of reason.
• Transfers to another tour are not permitted.
• The registration fee is refunded only if the organizer cancels the tour.

📩 Questions & registration
Official operator: Tour Gongbang Co., Ltd. (Korea Travel Mate)
koreatravelmate@koreatravelmate.com | 02-6952-7719
Weekdays 09:00–18:00. Please avoid calls/texts outside office hours or on weekends.

Full details & individual application:
https://forms.gle/i5h4XB3EPDNoVguf8