{"id":542870,"date":"2024-01-01T11:29:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T05:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/?p=542870"},"modified":"2024-01-01T11:29:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T05:59:21","slug":"pyeongchang-2024-trout-festival-fish-fun-winter-thrills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/pyeongchang-2024-trout-festival-fish-fun-winter-thrills\/","title":{"rendered":"Pyeongchang 2024 Trout Festival: Fish, fun, winter thrills!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Join the 15th Pyeongchang Trout Festival from Dec 29-Jan 28! Enjoy fishing, winter sports, and cultural events in Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 15th edition of the ‘Pyeongchang Trout Celebration’ commenced on December 29th, a Friday, and will continue until January 28, 2024, a Sunday. Operating hours are from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening, and the festivities take place at the Odaecheon region in Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initiated in 2007, this festival has seen a year-on-year increase in popularity, significantly boosting the local economy and providing employment opportunities in the winter, traditionally a slower season for agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event made a triumphant comeback, drawing in 400,000 attendees in its 14th occurrence in 2022. The festival has earned recognition as the ‘2024-2025 Cultural Tourism Festival’ from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, credited for its innovative and enjoyable offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinciding with the ‘2024 Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon,’ starting January 19, 2024, there’s an expectation of an increased influx of international tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival’s main attractions include trout fishing, a variety of winter activities, and culinary experiences. Its star attraction is ‘Trout Fishing,’ featuring ice fishing through 15cm holes in the ice, bare-handed fishing, and indoor fishing. In the bare-handed fishing section, participants experience the unique excitement of catching trout with their hands, an engaging alternative to traditional fishing methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indoor fishing area is accessible for all, including children and seniors, with additional support for those trying their hand at trout fishing, both in the bare-handed and Indoor Fishing Center areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those new to trout fishing, there’s a ‘Trout Fishing Class’ led by fishing expert Lee Jeong-gu, offering insights on effective trout catching techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The freshly caught trout can be prepared on-site at adjacent eateries, with a choice of dishes like sashimi or roasted trout. These restaurants offer 15 different trout-based dishes, including spicy raw trout salad, raw trout bibimbap, sweet and sour trout, and spicy trout stew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can also indulge in various winter sports at the Snow Square and Ice Square. These include snow sledding, snow rafting, four-wheel ATV rides at the snow palace, traditional sledding, skating, ice-bike riding, bumper car rides, and ice carting at the Ice Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival Committee also organizes the ‘Catch Golden Trout’ contest. Participants catching a golden trout at the fishing center receive a commemorative pure gold plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Choi Gi-sung commented, \u201cPyeongchang, known as a winter sports city, is gaining fame as a city of winter festivals. We are committed to ensuring safety and fostering an environment for diverse visitors to relish the Pyeongchang trout festival.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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