[ZOOM-IN Hamyang]
Recruiting 7th trip members
Wild Ginseng Festival
& Local Trip
7th Trip | SEP 08~10, 2023 | Hamyang
Experience local festivals like never before!
And relaxing summer trip in ‘Hamyang’ by the
beautiful forest, valleys and traditional houses.
7th Trip Theme
The wild ginseng festival
蔘 (sam : ginseng)
Hamyang is a small village in Gyeongsangnam-do that has Chilseon Valley, one of the three most famous valleys in Korea
It is 2 hours from Busan and 1 hour from Gwangju.
Join the trip from September 8th to 10th, and experience the beautiful nature of Hamyang.
This project will be filled with activities centered on cultural experiences, environmental protection, and traditional Korean games.
We will make unforgettable memories with you for three days in Hamyang.
Traditional local Village Tour
Take a look around the town of Seonbi (traditional Korean Scholars), enjoy a cup of tea and peaceful serenity of the scholar town
Enjoy local festivals and join as a seller in the flea market
The wild ginseng festival, one of the biggest festivals in Gyeongsangnam-do, takes place annually in Hamyang. Participate in various programs, contribute to the local community by selling antiques at the flea market.
Night Picnic Stargazing
Relaxing stargazing in rural villages free from all the city lights. Let’s look for your zodiac sign together!
Making and Eating Korean Vegan Food
Try making and eating Korean food such as vegetable pancakes and BBQ
Korea’s Best Valley Trekking
Walk along the beautiful silky valley of Seonbi-road, picking up any rubbish you see on the way. (Subject to weather conditions.)
Networking party
Meet-up with local residents, businesses, and other participants of the festival. Hang out and bond with all sorts of people, and make new friends!
Sponsors
This trip is proudly sponsored by the municipal government of Hamyang
ZOOM-IN PLANET
SOCIAL TRIP
<Zoom-In Planet> specializes in social trips around the world,
that allow the travelers to enjoy the local culture
and take part in social activities that helps the local community
The 1st and 2nd social trips in Korea were held in Yeong Deok,
and 3rd~6th were held in Hamyang.
Back by popular demand, we are now looking for members
to join the 7th social trip in Hamyang!
Each trip has different contents and activities that go along with the theme of the trip, choose which theme you are more interested in.
I’m totally sure that I had never been to this type of trips before simply because this trip was in a foreign country, with foreigners as well, when I had to talk not my mother tongue — it’s all new for me, everyday of my staying in Korea is a big contribution to my new life experience. So this trip was one of a kind, and I hope I will have such experience again in my close future!
During this trip I met some similar minded people, saw some of the most beautiful places in Korea and made special memories that I will never forget.
A big thank you to everyone who joined this trip and a big thank you to @planetzoom.in for making it possible
If anyone wants to see some hidden gems of Korea they should definitely check out their instagram
Everything was perfect, I just have no words. It was organized perfectly, thank you so so much!
I can’t describe how I’m thankful for this weekend. I hope I will see you soon during the other events and trips!
Who can participate?
①
Follow Planet Zoom-In’s SNS accounts
②
Sell items worth over 20,000원 at the flea market during the festival and donate to the community
③
Those who can share their fun travel experience on SNS (free to express).
Free for all inclusive 3days trip
Includes accommodation, transport during the trip, meals, and travel guide
* Personal expenses not included
Accomm
2 nights and 3 days
Shared room (5 ppl per room)
Transport
within Ham Yang
During the program, pick-up at station or bus terminal
Meals
3 meals a day
* Please let us know if you have special requirement such as allergies or vegetarian etc.
Brief Schedule
Volunteer activities and tours will end before 6 p.m.
SEP 08 (FRI)
Morning
Meet up at Hamyang bus terminal
Afternoon
Traditional Hanok, academy Tour,
Welcome dinner party
SEP 09 (SAT)
Morning
Participate in flea market
Enjoy some social activities
Afternoon
Enjoy the wild ginseng festivals
Stargazing Picnic
SEP 10 (SUN)
Morning
Seon-bi road trekking
Collaborative portrait painting activity
Afternoon
Finish the tour at Hamyang terminal
(go back home)
* Scheduled activities are subject to change
Where will we sleep?
The accommodation where we will be staying this time is the house of Lee Oisoo, one of the most beloved Korean writers.
Lee Oisoo had planned to spend his remaining days here, writing, and had prepared to live in a three-story house in collaboration with the Hamyang County Office. However, his health deteriorated, and he passed away before he could move in.
The house was personally decorated by Lee Oisoo and his wife and is currently owned by the Hamyang County Office. For the first time, the Hamyang County Office has granted permission to use this house as lodging for a social trip.
It retains a beautiful ambiance, resembling a tranquil countryside villa, offering perfect facilities and atmosphere to those who visit.
FAQ
Here are some of the frequently asked question, if you have any other questions, please send us an email at help@planetzoom.in
How is the price so cheap?
This trip is sponsored by the Hamyang municiple government to promote Hamyang city
and attract foreign travelers to Hamyang
What happens after I apply?
We will send you an email confirming your reservation.
Also, we will provide detailed instruction on meeting point, what to bring etc.
Is it possible to just attend a few activities?
Sure, You can decide whether to participate in the entire program or selected activities only.
Please see the schedule above, and let us know when you will join us.
Where do we need to go to?
The meeting point is Hamyang bus terminal
Please meet us at the meeting point by 12:00 (noon) on Friday.
If you are leaving from Seoul, you can take the bus from East-Seoul bus terminal or Southern (Nambu) bus terminal to get there.
Please let us know if you have trouble finding your way to the meeting point or if you are not joining us from the beginning.
How do I make the payment?
Please sign up and log-in to our website, and click on the orange button ‘purchase ticket’
*If you experience any difficulty with payment, please feel free to contact us via email or KakaoTalk!
Is the reservation confirmed after the payment?
We will contact you within 24 hour of payment completion. Please check your email after making the payment.
Do I have any free time?
Please make sure you attend all the activities we arranged for you, but you will have plenty of free time after that.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No, Planet Zoom-In staff will accompany you throughout the entire program and will translate for you when needed.
We will also teach you a few useful Korean phrases during the orientation, you don’t have to worry about anything.
Do I need to bring any pocket money?
We recommend bringing some spare change to spend on personal things such as souvenirs,
gifts or snacks you may want to buy at the traditional village tour or the Sanglim park.
What kind of food will we be eating? (Do you have any special dietary options?)
Most of the food we’ll be providing is Korean food,
and we can arrange alternatives for people with special dietary requirements such as vegans.
Do we have to sleep in the accommodation you provide us? Can we upgrade it to private rooms?
You will need to use the designated accommodation provided, unfortunately private room upgrades are not available.
Do you know
Hamyang?
Hamyang is surrounded by the famous mountains such as Deokyusan, Jirisan, and Gibaeksan, and also has Chilseon Valley, one of the three most famous valleys in Korea
As the city is famous for its mountains and valleys, there are beautiful trekking courses in various corners of the city
The Seonbi culture trail, is a 10km trail you can walk along the Hwarimdong valley. It is an incredible trekking course full of beautiful mountain, valleys, natural rocks
Also, Hamyang is famous for being a scholars (Seonbi) town. You can see how the Seonbi from old days used to live by visiting some of the traditional villages and houses that are well maintained
Sanglim Park is a natural monument that boasts an enormous forest trail with total surface area amounting to 205,842 m
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