Posted by After a seemingly endless, sweltering summer, you can feel that autumn is here. 🍂 There’s plenty to do that will allow you to enjoy the cool autumn weather. Korea boasts diverse festivals to check out all throughout the country! 🎇
From Korea’s representative festivals to festivals that are finally returning after a long break, there are many unique festivals held throughout the country from September to October for you to visit. Let’s go through Incheon Airport’s ✈ list of 2022 national autumn festivals 🎇 worth checking out! 😎
Yeouido Seoul International Fireworks Festival Returns With a Bang after Three Years
The first place to visit takes place in Seoul. We’re talking about the Seoul International Fireworks Festival🎇! Due to the pandemic, the festival didn’t take place for the past two years, but is now finally returning with a bang! On October 8th, from Mapo Bridge to the Hangang Railroad Bridge, Yeouido Hangang Park will be the backdrop of a spectacular fireworks show.
The Seoul International Fireworks Festival started up in 2000 and is now one of the top three fireworks festivals in Korea, alongside the Pohang Fireworks Festival and the Busan Fireworks Festival. This year, the festival was planned with the countries of Japan and Italy! On top of that, this year’s fireworks festival will be even more special because there will be messages of “comfort” and “support” for the public who may be feeling exhausted from the daily grind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just thinking about beautiful fireworks lighting up the autumn sky is enough to lift our spirits! 😍
Here are a couple of tips! If you rent a nearby hotel room or get tickets for a cruise ship, you’ll be able to avoid the crowds and comfortably enjoy the festival. Also, if you want to capture some amazing photos, we recommend taking them from the Ichon district opposite of Yeouido on the Han River. Find the spot perfect for you to soak in and enjoy the Seoul International Fireworks Festival! 🎇
Seoul International Fireworks Festival
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Yeouido Hangang Park vicinity in Seoul
Capture Whimsical Shots Amidst a Sea of Pink!
Gyeonggido Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival
Herb Island, located in Pocheon of Gyeonggi-do, holds a different festival for each season. From September 10th to October 31st, the 2022 Pink Mulhy Festival will be held to mark the autumn season! It is a place where you can make special memories while taking beautiful pictures against the backdrop of pink muhly fields.😃
There’s also something you must ride when you visit Herb Island. The tractor wagon! You can hop on a tractor wagon with the cool breeze blowing past you as you get to Sky Herb Farm. During the Pink Muhly Festival, you’ll be able to visit the Pink Sky Herb Farm. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a fantasy land!
While enjoying the Pink Mully Festival, we also recommend you to try hibiscus ice cream. Like pink muhly, the ice cream is a beautifully pink, sweet treat. Your eyes and tastebuds will thank you. If you have a special someone, we definitely recommend visiting this festival as it’s perfect for couples 💑!
Pink Muhly Festival
Saturday, September 10-Monday, October 31, 2022
51 Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Korea’s Representative Food Festival!
Gangwondo Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival
We can’t leave out food when it comes to festivals. Since ancient times, autumn has been said to be the season when animals get nice and plump. Korean beef, or hanwoo, is delicious all year round, but there is an autumn festival where you can enjoy hanwoo at a special price with an offering of special activities and experiences. This is all at the Gangwondo Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival🐂!
The Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival in Gangwondo is also making its return after two years due to the pandemic. This year marks the 18th run of the festival, running from September 30th to October 4th. Visitors will be able to enjoy various programs during this period.
From a grilling area to a barbecue zone, you’ll be able to enjoy the taste of real Hoengseong Hanwoo. There’s also going to be a local food zone where visitors can try local food unique to Hoengseong. At night, you’ll be able to see special landscape lights and even fireworks! You can purchase premium hanwoo through the online market for you to have a delicious hanwoo party with your loved ones at the festival!
Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival
Friday, September 30-Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Culture Sports-ro 47 Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Experience Historical Ships Like the Ones From the Movie
“Hansan: Rising Dragon” Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival
The movie “Hansan: Rising Dragon”, which was released this past July, had one particularly memorable scene. It was where the historical “turtle ship” made its appearance. Viewers felt the excitement and thrill build up as the turtle ship made its way through the battle. 😎 Continue to ride that wave of excitement by visiting the Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival!
The Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival marks its 56th anniversary this year and will offer various hands-on programs and abundant attractions against the backdrop of the famous Yeosu night sea. You’ll be able to feel the spirit of Korea through the Turtle Ship Drawing Contest, experience how signals were sent via smoke and flares back in ancient times, go on a pilgrimage of historical sites to learn more about turtle ships and Admiral Yi Soon-shin, take an online turtle ship quiz to test your knowledge, and much more.
There will also be a food market open all throughout the festival where you’ll be able to buy regional products of Yeosu via live commerce. The festival is family and children-friendly👨👨👧👦! There will even be shuttle buses operating throughout the festival’s run so you can attend without any parking concerns.
Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival
Friday, September 30-Sunday, October 2, 2022
146, Yi Sun-shin Plaza-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
What did you think of Incheon Airport’s ✈ recommendations for autumn festivals to check out in Korea? It is a shame that the cool and pleasant autumn season seems to be getting shorter. All the more reason to visit these festivals recommended by Incheon Airport to make the most of these perfect autumn days! 😆
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