Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (Hampyeong Nabi Daechukje)
AprilJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
This spring festival takes place around Expo Park in Hampyeong County, South Jeolla. Colorful flowers and butterflies fill the grounds, creating a cozy picnic-like atmosphere. Come with family, a partner, or friends to enjoy hands-on activities, shows, and spring memories.
When is it held?
Every year around late April. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Apr 24 ~ 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?
- Release butterflies outdoors and indoors
- Feed butterflies and try a waltz with them
- Watch the Butterfly Fantasia parade show
- Try the wetland maze escape
- Sing along with Pinkfong and Baby Shark
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 Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (Hampyeong Nabi Daechukje) held?
Every year around late April. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (Hampyeong Nabi 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 Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (Hampyeong Nabi 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.