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Early summer camping boom in Yeongju, South Korea

13.07.2026 00:08 1 min 2 sources
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Early summer camping boom in Yeongju, South Korea
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In Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, camping and glamping sites are seeing increased visitor numbers, including a former school turned glamping and a lakeside auto-camping site.

In the city of Yeongju (North Gyeongsang Province), early summer 2026 has brought a surge in tourists to local camping sites. Popular spots include the Yeougul glamping site, created from a former school, the auto-camping site at Yeongjuho Lake with caravans and cabins, and the Starlight Camping at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain.

The campsites offer accommodation with amenities, access to hiking trails, and water activities. The growing interest is linked to a shift toward 'staycation travel', where tourists combine overnight stays in nature with visits to local attractions such as Sobaeksan Mountain and Yonghyeol Waterfall.

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Early summer camping gains popularity in Yeongju, South Korea

29.05.2026 fnnews.com KOR Original source

Camping in Yeongju, South Korea gains popularity in early summer

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