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South Korea's Yeongju upgrades camping and launches art exhibitions for tourists

04.07.2026 05:58 3 min 7 sources
bzeronews.com KOR + 6 more
South Korea's Yeongju upgrades camping and launches art exhibitions for tourists
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In Brief

Yeongju (Gyeongbuk province) has modernized Yeongjuho Auto Camping for summer: new water attractions, photo zones, 11 of 20 old caravans replaced. A free '2026 YeongjuART' exhibition will be held in Seoul and Yeongju from July 7 to 19.

Authorities of Yeongju, South Korea, report a rise in tourists choosing camping and outdoor activities. For the summer season, Yeongjuho Auto Camping has been upgraded with new children's water attractions, photo zones, and additional toilets; 11 of 20 outdated caravans have been replaced with new models.

Main campsites in the region

  • Yeou-gul Glamping — 12 glamping houses.
  • Yeongjuho Auto Camping — 127 sites, 15 caravans, 5 cabin houses (some sources also mention 8 animal-shaped caravans).
  • Sobaekan Byeolbit Camping — 16 sites.

All sites are located at the foot of Mount Sobaek, near reservoirs and hiking trails, equipped with showers, toilets, barbecue areas, and children's zones.

Cultural event

From July 7 to 19, a free '2026 YeongjuART' exhibition will be held in Seoul and Yeongju, featuring about 45 works by 30 local and 15 invited female artists from Gyeongbuk Province.

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Yeongju upgrades camping and launches art exhibitions for summer tourists

04.07.2026 bzeronews.com KOR Original source

Yeongju promotes camping sites for family trips

31.05.2026 imaeil.com KOR Original source

Yeongju highlights three campsites for family trips

30.05.2026 smnews.co.kr KOR Original source

Camping tourism rises in Yeongju, South Korea

29.05.2026 c1news.kr KOR Original source

South Korea: Yeongju City Promotes Camping and Caravanning as Tourist Destination

29.05.2026 skbnews.kr KOR Original source

South Korea: Yeongju opens campsites for motorhomes and caravans

29.05.2026 dailydgnews.com KOR Original source

South Korea: Yeongju attracts tourists with campsites in early summer

29.05.2026 dnews.co.kr KOR Original source

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