Don't you want to get away from your busy life?
How about one night in a deep snowy forest temple? 

Temple in the deep forest, seems an ideal place to let go of 2017 and meet the New Year.

The late Venerable Beopjeong, a revered Buddhist monk, said,

"If you'd like to know who you are, you have to look thoroughly into your mind and at what's around you. If you carefully reflect on who you hang around with, what you like to do, how you affect your neighbors and what you value most in your life, you can get a sense of who you really are."

Unlike in the summer when birds chirp and the stream murmurs, 

winter temple stay provides complete silence and peace for people..

Stepping on snow, you will feel the cold but refreshing wind and you can hear only a small sound.

The following article is taling about winter temple stay and good to read.

New Year's templestay gives peace of mind

from. koreatimes.co.kr

According to the article, Temple Stay has various programs.

“ For those who want undisturbed rest, the relaxation templestay is recommended, but those who want to experience more of the daily life of Buddhist monks can choose experiential programs that include various activities. Participants can enjoy Seon meditation, conversation over tea with Monastic or lotus making sessions. "

If you are here to enjoy Korea, how about Temple Stay?

Hello 

As 2018 is coming, people are getting interested in Pyeongchang's Olympic Games.

Have you heard about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics torch relay with famous celebrities?

The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics torch relay, 

which began its 101-day journey on November 1, is taking place across the nation.

'Let Everyone Shine': PyeongChang 2018 torch relay plan announced
from 'arirang.co.kr

Here are some articles on who are gonna participate~~~

Ryu Joon-yeol - Woo Ji-won to Run for the Olympic torch relay 

at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

from 'http://osen.mt.co.kr

The first glorious torchbearer in January 2018 is Ryu Joon-yeol. Go, go, go!

Starting January 5 with actor Ryu Joon-yeol, 

Woo Ji-won, the Crown Prince who dominated basketball courts in the 1990s, and singers Vixx leo and N.

Also LG Twins veteran Park Yong-taek will run behind the Olympic torch at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics too.

Through the Olympic torch relay, which symbolizes peace and sportsmanship,
Korea national souvenir center support the successful hosting of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Hello, this is Korean National Souvenir Center!

Today, I'm going to share some information about 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics!

The information I'm going to give you is about :

1. 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Schedules

2. 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Mascot characters

3. Some attractions to visit, nearby Pyeongchang

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2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Schedules

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

This is the schedule table of Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics!

There's 15 sports on this winter Olympics,

and the start is on 9th February.

If you want more information, CLICK HERE and see more!

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2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Mascot characters

The mascots of 2018 winter olympics are named "BANDABI" and "SOOHORANG".

You can check more information here : https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/mascots#section3

I already posted this picture, so you can see that post HERE if you wonder!

And there's a lot of Character souvenirs in Korean national Souvenir Center!

You can visit and buy Bandabi goods and Soohorang goods! :-)

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Pyeongchang attractions to visit and trip

(1) Traditional Markets in Gangwon-do Pyeongchang

Images from www.pyeongchang2018.com

If you want to visit some traditional markets in Pyeongchang, you can check THIS PAGE!

You can visit “five-day market", and buy some traditional goods here,

and also can eat some delicious foods like chicken-gangjung, gimbab, muk-sabal, and so on.

(2) Gangneung Movie Trip

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

If you are a fan of Korean movie, the Movie Trip to Gangneung can be an awesome visits!

This movie trip has many places that had been the background of Korean movies.

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

You can visit not only this kind of traditional places,

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

but also this kind of impressive modern places with beautiful view.

If you are interested in Gangneung Movie Trip, you can check more information HERE!

(3) Catch the Jukdo Waves (Yangyang)

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

You can enjoy the beach if you visit Yangyang. (It's nearby Pyeongchang!)

The beach side of Donghae sea is also beautiful in winter.

Image from www.pyeongchang2018.com

In Yangyang, you can also eat some Mikguksu! So if you're interested in, check THIS PAGE.