Experience Pink Paradise: Sledding on South Korea’s Pink Sand Dunes

① Pocheon Herb Island

Pocheon Herb Island is a domestic travel destination where festivals are held annually. You can experience different sceneries each season, such as pink muhly and lavender. It’s considered a prominent tourist spot near Seoul.

The “Herb Island Light Fairy Tale Festival” is taking place at Herb Island. From January to March, the festival is filled with pink lights under the theme “Pink Speaks Through Lights.” With its captivating ambiance, it’s a domestic travel spot that’s drawing attention on social media.

When you visit, you can feel like you’re returning to your childhood thanks to the pink lights. Various programs are being run in line with the pink theme. There’s a Herb Healing Center, Herb Umbrella Road, Herb Plant Museum, Trevi Fountain, Flower Garden & Waterfall Garden, and more, all with different themes.

As it’s a pet-friendly place, it’s a great spot to visit with your furry friend.

② Sledding on Pink Sand

You can also experience pink sand sledding, mini trains, skating, bumper cars, and more at Herb Island. Among these, sledding on pink sand is especially popular with visitors. The entire scene, from the sand to the sleds, is pink, creating a vibrant landscape. The fine pink sand has been causing a sensation among visitors.

Sledding on a pink sand hill is sure to be a memorable experience. To ride the pink sled, you need to purchase a separate ticket. The sled usage fee is 6,000 won (approximately $5).

Visitors who have experienced sledding left reviews saying, “The place being all pink makes me feel so good,” and “My kids love it. There are staff members for safety so we can ride safely,” “The sled ride was surprisingly thrilling.”

③ A Festival Filled with Pink

The main program of Herb Island is the Sky Herb Farm, which is filled with pink fireflies and pink tree lights. You will surely get a good shot no matter where you take a picture. Just walking around the pink-filled space lets you feel the festive atmosphere.

The mini train passing through Sky Herb Farm adds a romantic touch. Thanks to the lights, Herb Island looks even more beautiful when visited in the evening. It’s open until night, making it a great place to enjoy the night view.

It’s also a perfect dating spot where you can have a romantic time walking between the pink trees.

Herb Island’s operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The admission fee is 10,000 won (approximately $8) on weekdays and 12,000 won (approximately $9) on weekends.

Visitors to Herb Island left reviews saying, “I had a romantic day. Don’t hesitate to visit.” “It’s a well-made and healing place.” “I couldn’t imagine it, but it was so beautiful. I was moved.”

On the other hand, some expressed disappointment, saying, “It seems like there’s a lot to see, but there’s also not,” “The directions aren’t very good considering how big and wide it is,” “There were a lot of closed places, and the stairs were slippery, I almost fell.”