Learn Must-Know Korean Words, Phrases, and Cultural Tips for Your Next Trip or 휴가 (Vacation)!

Whether you’re taking time off work, going on a beach getaway, or planning a family trip, understanding Korean vacation-related vocabulary (휴가 어휘) will help you enjoy your time and connect more deeply with locals.

✈️ Must-Know Vacation & Travel Vocabulary in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
휴가	hyu-ga	Vacation (from work)
여행	yeo-haeng	Travel / Trip
여행지	yeo-haeng-ji	Travel destination
관광	gwan-gwang	Sightseeing
해외여행	hae-oe-yeo-haeng	Overseas travel
국내여행	guk-nae-yeo-haeng	Domestic travel
비행기	bi-haeng-gi	Airplane
공항	gong-hang	Airport
여권	yeo-gwon	Passport
짐	jim	Luggage
호텔	ho-tel	Hotel
숙소	suk-so	Accommodation
예약	ye-yak	Reservation
지도	ji-do	Map
일정	il-jeong	Itinerary / Schedule
사진	sa-jin	Photo
관광지	gwan-gwang-ji	Tourist attraction
휴양지	hyu-yang-ji	Resort area
해변	hae-byeon	Beach
여행자 보험	yeo-haeng-ja bo-heom	Travel insurance

🧳 Useful Korean Verbs & Travel Phrases

Korean	Pronunciation	English
여행하다	yeo-haeng-ha-da	To travel
휴가를 가다	hyu-ga-reul ga-da	To go on vacation
예약하다	ye-yak-ha-da	To make a reservation
출발하다	chul-bal-ha-da	To depart
도착하다	do-chak-ha-da	To arrive
짐을 싸다	jim-eul ssa-da	To pack
사진을 찍다	sa-jin-eul jjik-da	To take a photo
길을 잃다	gil-eul ilh-da	To get lost
길을 묻다	gil-eul mut-da	To ask for directions
쇼핑하다	sho-ping-ha-da	To go shopping
관광하다	gwan-gwang-ha-da	To go sightseeing

🗣️ Common Vacation Expressions in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
휴가 어디로 가요?	hyu-ga eo-di-ro ga-yo?	Where are you going on vacation?
며칠 동안 여행 가요?	myeot-chil dongan yeo-haeng ga-yo?	How many days are you traveling?
호텔 예약했어요?	ho-tel ye-yak-haet-seo-yo?	Did you book a hotel?
공항까지 어떻게 가요?	gong-hang-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?	How do I get to the airport?
여권 잊지 마세요!	yeo-gwon it-ji ma-se-yo!	Don’t forget your passport!
추천할 만한 여행지 있어요?	chu-cheon-hal man-han yeo-haeng-ji iss-eo-yo?	Do you have any travel destination recommendations?
경치가 정말 아름다워요.	gyeong-chi-ga jeong-mal a-reum-da-wo-yo	The scenery is really beautiful.
잘 다녀오세요!	jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo!	Have a good trip!

🌴 Vacation in Korea – Cultural Tips & Facts

🧳 Summer Vacation Culture

Most workers in Korea take a short summer 휴가 (vacation) in July or August.
Popular destinations: 제주도 (Jeju Island), 강릉 (Gangneung), 부산 (Busan).

✈️ Peak Season Travel

Expect crowds and price increases during 추석 (Chuseok), 설날 (Lunar New Year), and summer 휴가철 (vacation season).
Book 숙소 (accommodation) and 교통편 (transportation) early!

🛂 Travel Abroad Tips

You’ll need a 여권 (passport) and possibly 비자 (visa) depending on the country.
Apps like 네이버지도 (Naver Maps) and 카카오T (Kakao Taxi) are super useful even abroad.

🌍 Eco-Travel Trends

More Koreans are into 친환경 여행 (eco-friendly travel) and 소확행 (small but certain happiness) style getaways like camping or glamping.

🎒 Bonus Travel Items in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
여행가방	yeo-haeng-ga-bang	Travel bag
선크림	seon-keu-rim	Sunscreen
선글라스	seon-geul-ra-seu	Sunglasses
멀미약	meol-mi-yak	Motion sickness medicine
수영복	su-yeong-bok	Swimsuit
슬리퍼	seul-li-peo	Slippers
지도앱	ji-do-aep	Map app
충전기	chung-jeon-gi	Charger
카메라	ka-me-ra	Camera
여행자 수표	yeo-haeng-ja su-pyo	Traveler’s check (less common now)

🧠 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the Korean word for “passport”?
How do you say “Have a good trip!” in Korean?
Translate: “Where are you going on vacation?”

💬 Comment your answers below and tell us about your travel plans in Korean!

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