Agritourism, or “Tourist Farm Business,” known as 관광농원업 (gwan-gwang-nong-won-eop) in Korean, offers unique opportunities to experience rural life, farming activities, and nature away from the city. This guide covers essential vocabulary and phrases related to visiting and inquiring about these popular destinations in Korea, helping you understand and engage with this growing sector of tourism.
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Core Expression
- Expression: 관광농원업 (gwan-gwang-nong-won-eop)
Pronunciation: gwan-gwang-nong-won-eop
Meaning: Agritourism Business / Tourist Farm Business (The industry or type of business)
Related Vocabulary
This section covers key terms associated with tourist farms and rural experiences.
- Expression: 관광농원 (gwan-gwang-nong-won)
Pronunciation: gwan-gwang-nong-won
Meaning: Tourist Farm / Agritourism Farm (The actual place) - Expression: 농촌체험 (nong-chon-che-heom)
Pronunciation: nong-chon-che-heom
Meaning: Rural Experience / Farm Experience - Expression: 농장 (nong-jang)
Pronunciation: nong-jang
Meaning: Farm - Expression: 체험농장 (che-heom-nong-jang)
Pronunciation: che-heom-nong-jang
Meaning: Experience Farm - Expression: 주말농장 (ju-mal-nong-jang)
Pronunciation: ju-mal-nong-jang
Meaning: Weekend Farm (Often smaller plots rented for personal gardening) - Expression: 친환경 농업 (chin-hwan-gyeong nong-eop)
Pronunciation: chin-hwan-gyeong nong-eop
Meaning: Eco-friendly Agriculture - Expression: 유기농 (yu-gi-nong)
Pronunciation: yu-gi-nong
Meaning: Organic - Expression: 농산물 (nong-san-mul)
Pronunciation: nong-san-mul
Meaning: Agricultural Products - Expression: 숙박시설 (suk-bak-si-seol)
Pronunciation: suk-bak-si-seol
Meaning: Accommodation Facilities - Expression: 음식점 (eum-sik-jeom)
Pronunciation: eum-sik-jeom
Meaning: Restaurant - Expression: 지역 특산물 (ji-yeok teuk-san-mul)
Pronunciation: ji-yeok teuk-san-mul
Meaning: Local Specialty Products - Expression: 농촌 관광 (nong-chon gwan-gwang)
Pronunciation: nong-chon gwan-gwang
Meaning: Rural Tourism
Activities and Experiences
Tourist farms offer various hands-on activities. Here are common ones:
- Expression: 과일 따기 체험 (gwa-il tta-gi che-heom)
Pronunciation: gwa-il tta-gi che-heom
Meaning: Fruit Picking Experience - Expression: 채소 수확 체험 (chae-so su-hwak che-heom)
Pronunciation: chae-so su-hwak che-heom
Meaning: Vegetable Harvesting Experience - Expression: 동물 먹이 주기 체험 (dong-mul meo-gi ju-gi che-heom)
Pronunciation: dong-mul meo-gi ju-gi che-heom
Meaning: Animal Feeding Experience - Expression: 전통 음식 만들기 체험 (jeon-tong eum-sik man-deul-gi che-heom)
Pronunciation: jeon-tong eum-sik man-deul-gi che-heom
Meaning: Traditional Food Making Experience (e.g., making kimchi, gochujang) - Expression: 농기구 체험 (nong-gi-gu che-heom)
Pronunciation: nong-gi-gu che-heom
Meaning: Farm Tool Experience - Expression: 트랙터 타기 (teu-raek-teo ta-gi)
Pronunciation: teu-raek-teo ta-gi
Meaning: Tractor Riding - Expression: 숲 체험 (sup che-heom)
Pronunciation: sup che-heom
Meaning: Forest Experience / Nature Walk - Expression: 캠핑 (kaem-ping)
Pronunciation: kaem-ping
Meaning: Camping - Expression: 팜스테이 (pam-seu-te-i)
Pronunciation: pam-seu-te-i
Meaning: Farm Stay (Staying overnight at the farm) - Expression: 농촌 민박 (nong-chon min-bak)
Pronunciation: nong-chon min-bak
Meaning: Rural Bed and Breakfast / Homestay - Expression: 농산물 직거래 장터 (nong-san-mul jik-geo-rae jang-teo)
Pronunciation: nong-san-mul jik-geo-rae jang-teo
Meaning: Direct Sales Market for Agricultural Products - Expression: 고구마 캐기 체험 (go-gu-ma kae-gi che-heom)
Pronunciation: go-gu-ma kae-gi che-heom
Meaning: Sweet Potato Digging Experience
Booking and Inquiries
Use these phrases when contacting a tourist farm.
- Expression: 관광농원에 예약하고 싶어요. (gwan-gwang-nong-won-e ye-yak-ha-go si-peo-yo)
Pronunciation: gwan-gwang-nong-won-e ye-yak-ha-go si-peo-yo
Meaning: I want to make a reservation at the tourist farm. - Expression: 체험 프로그램은 뭐가 있나요? (che-heom peu-ro-geu-raem-eun mwo-ga it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: che-heom peu-ro-geu-raem-eun mwo-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: What experience programs are available? - Expression: 입장료는 얼마인가요? (ip-jang-nyo-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?)
Pronunciation: ip-jang-nyo-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the entrance fee? - Expression: 숙박도 가능한가요? (suk-bak-do ga-neung-han-ga-yo?)
Pronunciation: suk-bak-do ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is accommodation available? / Can we stay overnight? - Expression: 어린이도 참여할 수 있는 체험이 있나요? (eo-rin-i-do cham-yeo-hal su it-neun che-heom-i it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: eo-rin-i-do cham-yeo-hal su it-neun che-heom-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there experiences that children can participate in? - Expression: 단체 예약 할인이 있나요? (dan-che ye-yak hal-in-i it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: dan-che ye-yak hal-in-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a discount for group reservations? - Expression: 가는 길 좀 알려주세요. (ga-neun gil jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo)
Pronunciation: ga-neun gil jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please tell me how to get there. - Expression: 주차는 가능한가요? (ju-cha-neun ga-neung-han-ga-yo?)
Pronunciation: ju-cha-neun ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is parking available? - Expression: 운영 시간이 어떻게 되나요? (un-yeong si-gan-i eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: un-yeong si-gan-i eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What are the operating hours? - Expression: 웹사이트에서 더 많은 정보를 볼 수 있나요? (wep-sa-i-teu-e-seo deo ma-neun jeong-bo-reul bol su it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: wep-sa-i-teu-e-seo deo ma-neun jeong-bo-reul bol su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I see more information on the website? - Expression: 예약 확인 부탁드립니다. (ye-yak hwa-gin bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da)
Pronunciation: ye-yak hwa-gin bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da
Meaning: Please confirm my reservation. - Expression: 식사는 제공되나요? (sik-sa-neun je-gong-doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: sik-sa-neun je-gong-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Are meals provided?
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding agritourism in Korea involves recognizing these cultural points:
- Emphasis on ‘Cheheom’ (체험): Korean agritourism heavily focuses on 체험 (che-heom), meaning ‘experience’. Visitors expect hands-on activities like harvesting, cooking, or crafting, rather than just passive observation.
- Popularity as Getaway: Tourist farms are popular weekend destinations for families and couples seeking to escape busy city life (도시 생활 – do-si saeng-hwal) and connect with nature (자연 – ja-yeon).
- Government Promotion: The Korean government actively supports and promotes rural tourism and agritourism businesses (관광농원업 – gwan-gwang-nong-won-eop) to revitalize rural economies.
- Seasonality: Activities are highly seasonal. Strawberry picking is popular in spring, grape harvesting in late summer/autumn, and sweet potato digging in autumn. Always check what’s available during your planned visit.
- Local Food Connection: Many tourist farms emphasize local and seasonal food, often offering meals made with ingredients grown on-site or selling local specialties (지역 특산물 – ji-yeok teuk-san-mul).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A person (A) calls a tourist farm (B) to inquire about a weekend visit. Role A: Potential Visitor Role B: Tourist Farm Staff
- Expression: A: 여보세요, 행복 농원 맞나요? (yeo-bo-se-yo, haeng-bok nong-won mat-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo, haeng-bok nong-won mat-na-yo?
Meaning: Hello, is this Haengbok Farm? - Expression: B: 네, 맞습니다. 무엇을 도와드릴까요? (ne, mat-seum-ni-da. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?)
Pronunciation: ne, mat-seum-ni-da. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, it is. How may I help you? - Expression: A: 이번 주말에 가족들과 방문하고 싶은데요, 어떤 체험 프로그램이 있나요? (i-beon ju-mal-e ga-jok-deul-gwa bang-mun-ha-go si-peun-de-yo, eo-tteon che-heom peu-ro-geu-raem-i it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: i-beon ju-mal-e ga-jok-deul-gwa bang-mun-ha-go si-peun-de-yo, eo-tteon che-heom peu-ro-geu-raem-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: I’d like to visit with my family this weekend. What kind of experience programs do you have? - Expression: B: 네, 주말에는 사과 따기 체험과 동물 먹이 주기 체험이 가능합니다. 예약이 필요합니다. (ne, ju-mal-e-neun sa-gwa tta-gi che-heom-gwa dong-mul meo-gi ju-gi che-heom-i ga-neung-ham-ni-da. ye-yak-i pil-lyo-ham-ni-da.)
Pronunciation: ne, ju-mal-e-neun sa-gwa tta-gi che-heom-gwa dong-mul meo-gi ju-gi che-heom-i ga-neung-ham-ni-da. ye-yak-i pil-lyo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, on weekends, apple picking and animal feeding experiences are available. Reservations are required. - Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요. 성인 2명, 어린이 1명 예약하고 싶습니다. 비용은 어떻게 되나요? (a, geu-reo-ku-nyo. seong-in du-myeong, eo-rin-i han-myeong ye-yak-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da. bi-yong-eun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: a, geu-reo-ku-nyo. seong-in du-myeong, eo-rin-i han-myeong ye-yak-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da. bi-yong-eun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Oh, I see. I’d like to book for 2 adults and 1 child. How much does it cost? - Expression: B: 체험 비용은 1인당 15,000원입니다. 예약 도와드릴까요? (che-heom bi-yong-eun il-in-dang man-o-cheon-won-im-ni-da. ye-yak do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?)
Pronunciation: che-heom bi-yong-eun il-in-dang man-o-cheon-won-im-ni-da. ye-yak do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: The experience costs 15,000 won per person. Shall I help you with the reservation? - Expression: A: 네, 부탁드립니다. (ne, bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.)
Pronunciation: ne, bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, please.
Practice Tips
Now you know the key term 관광농원업 (gwan-gwang-nong-won-eop) and related expressions! To practice, try searching online for ‘관광농원’ or ‘농촌체험’ to see real examples of these businesses in Korea~ You can look at their websites (many have English options too!) and see what activities (체험 – che-heom) they offer. Try reading descriptions and imagining yourself making inquiries using the phrases learned today. Watching travel vlogs featuring farm stays (팜스테이 – pam-seu-te-i) can also be very helpful for listening practice! Keep practicing! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!)
