2024년 봄꽃 축제Korea’s colorful flower festivals begin in March, when warm spring begins. Festivals that take advantage of the characteristics of each region provide visitors with a variety of cultural experiences along with the beauty of spring. We will introduce you to representative spring flower festivals held across the country.
• Festival Period: March 08 – 17, 2024
• Location: All over Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do (Operation venue/Maehwa Village, Daap-myeon)
• Website: Gwangyang City Hall
Source: Gwangyang City Hall
The Gwangyang Plum Festival, held in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, is a representative plum festival that announces the beginning of spring. It presents an unforgettable and beautiful sight of thousands of plum trees in full bloom along the Seomjingang River and in Cheongmaesil Farm. This festival is a popular event that welcomes over 1 million visitors every year, and you can enjoy the harmonious colors of red and white plum blossoms. During the festival, various cultural events, experience programs, and delicious food booths are also held to provide an even more special experience.
• Festival Period: March 09 – 17, 2024
• Location: Hot spring tourist site in Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Website: Gurye County Office
Source: Gonggonnuri, Gurye-gun Office
It is Korea’s representative spring flower festival held in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do. At this festival, with the theme of ‘eternal love’, the language of cornelian cherry blossoms, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of yellow cornelian flowers in full bloom, signaling the beginning of spring earlier than other flowers. During the festival, cultural events such as various experience programs and concerts are held, providing a unique experience to enjoy the atmosphere of spring. There is also an exploration course available where you can enjoy the scenery while walking along Sansuyu-gil.
• Festival period: March 2024 (undetermined)
• Location: 256 Silryedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• Website: Hueree Natural Life Park
Source: Hueree Natural Park
The Rape Blossom and Plum Blossom Festival held at Hueree Natural Park located in Seogwipo, Jeju is a beautiful spring flower event representing Jeju Island, where spring comes the earliest. At this festival, you can enjoy the gorgeous scenery of yellow rape flowers and white and red plum blossoms in full bloom with Hallasan Mountain in the background every spring. It is famous as a place to take honeymoon snapshots with beautiful scenery in the background, and if you want to take pictures of your life, we recommend you visit.
• Festival period: April 2024 (to be determined)
• Location: 2746 Jangheung-daero, Yongsan-myeon, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Website: Jangheung County Office
Source: Azure Arboretum
This event, held at the Sky Light Tree Garden located in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, offers a beautiful view of various spring flowers such as tulips, premium landscape trees, daffodils, and plum blossoms. The arboretum is equipped with convenience facilities such as a coffee shop and a cypress forest lawn plaza, and also operates an outdoor glamping site, so please enjoy spring while healing in nature with your family, lovers, and friends.
• Festival period: April 2024 (to be determined)
• Location: Goin-dong Park and Goryeo Mountain, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City
• The Azalea Festival held at Goryeo Mountain in Ganghwa Island, Incheon, is a beautiful spring event where you can enjoy azalea flowers in full bloom in the natural scenery.
Source: Incheon Metropolitan City
It’s a festival. A colony of azaleas is formed along the ridge of Goryeo Mountain (436m), and during the flowering season, pink azaleas cover the mountain. To properly enjoy the azalea colony, you must hike to the top for about 1 to 2 hours. The festival, which begins every April, features a variety of cultural performances and experience events related to azaleas, providing a special experience to families as well as people looking to enjoy a spring outing.
• Festival period: April 2024 (to be determined)
• Location: Ilsan Lake Park, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Website: Goyang International Flower Expo
Source: Goyang International Flower Expo
Goyang International Flower Expo is an international flower fair representing Korea. It started in 1997 and is a popular event visited by many visitors from home and abroad. This expo leads the largest flower trade in Northeast Asia and is held at Ilsan Lake Park, where you can see the latest trends in the flower industry, horticulture, and landscaping at a glance. You can enjoy flowers representing various countries in indoor and outdoor exhibitions, and also enjoy a variety of programs such as performances, events, and flower markets. It will be an enjoyable experience for those who love flowers and enjoy taking care of them.
This year, we hope you enjoy the unique characteristics of each region in our country and the beauty of spring flowers that can only be enjoyed once a year with your family, friends, and lovers. Each festival is planned with various side events and performances, so enjoy the spirit of spring and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
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