Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival
MarchJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
This spring festival paints the foothills of Jirisan in golden yellow around Sandong-myeon. Held every March against the backdrop of the country's largest cornelian cherry grove, it offers performances, hands-on activities and food along a path of yellow blossoms. Admission is free, and it runs from 09:00 to 18:00.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-March. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Mar 14 ~ Mar 22 (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?
- Harvest-wish ritual and opening performance
- Try the cornelian cherry fruit-pitting contest
- Pound sticky rice cakes with a big mallet
- Make kids' characters and keyrings
- Stroll the yellow blossom path and enjoy busking
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 ↗
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 Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival held?
Every year around mid-March. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival?
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 Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival 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.