Baekje Cultural Festival (Baekje Munhwaje)
OctoberChungnam
The Baekje Cultural Festival takes place across downtown Buyeo in South Chungcheong Province. Around Jeongnimsaji Temple Site, Seoktap-ro and the Gwanbuk-ri Remains, you can enjoy the history and culture of the ancient Baekje kingdom through ceremonies, parades, performances, exhibitions and hands-on activities. It is an open festival where city streets and everyday local life blend together, and admission is free.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 3 ~ Oct 11 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Watch the Baekje historical and cultural procession
- See the Baekje Night Parade performance in the city center
- Media art 'Baekje Shaped by Light' at Jeongnimsaji Temple Site
- Try Baekje-themed play and activities at Sabi Children's Kingdom
- Step through a 'door of time' at the main exhibition hall
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Chungnam area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Baekje Cultural Festival (Baekje Munhwaje) held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Baekje Cultural Festival (Baekje Munhwaje)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Chungnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Baekje Cultural Festival (Baekje Munhwaje) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Chungnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.