Boseong Tea Festival (Boseong Dahyang Daechukje)
MayJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
This festival celebrates green tea at the Korea Tea Culture Park and the Boseong tea fields in Boseong, Jeonnam. Against a backdrop of lush green tea terraces, you can pick tea leaves, make your own tea and try green tea therapy while you relax. Matcha-themed activities are part of the fun too.
When is it held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: May 1 ~ May 5 (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?
- Pick tea leaves and make tea among the green tea fields
- Pan-roast leaves by hand in the traditional way
- A 90-minute tea party with desserts and live music
- Trekking and a green tea foot bath to unwind
- Green Tea Olympics: black tea team vs. matcha team
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City 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
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
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 Boseong Tea Festival (Boseong Dahyang Daechukje) held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Boseong Tea Festival (Boseong Dahyang Daechukje)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Boseong Tea Festival (Boseong Dahyang Daechukje) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Top attractions elsewhere in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City. Combine them with this event in one trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.