The Hampyeong Grand Chrysanthemum Festival has begun in Hampyeong, Jeollanam-do Province (South Jeolla Province). Visitors can enjoy the fall mood to their hearts content with the many insects and various structures decorating the festival grounds. Over 2,000 works made from real chrysanthemum flowers are on display. The crowning glory this year is the 33.3m long, 8m high Gwanghwamun Gate replica at the central plaza. In addition to the beautiful flowers, visitors can experience a multitude of activities, including playing traditional games, making their own chrysanthemum tea, feeding parrots, and more.
When | Oct. 23 - Nov. 8, 2015 |
Location | Hampyeong, Jeollanam-do Province (South Jeolla Province) |
Transportation | Take a bus to Hampyeong Bus Terminal from Seoul Central City Terminal. It is a 10min-walk to the festival venue (Expo Park).
Or, take a train to Hampyeong Station from Yongsan Station and take Bus 100 or a taxi to the festival venue. |
Contact | +(82)-61-320-3364 |
Homepage | http://www.hampyeong.go.kr/2008_hpm//hpm12/m12index.php (Korean) |