Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (Iksan Cheonmansongi Gukhwa Festival)
OctoberJeonbuk
This autumn flower festival takes place at Jungang Sports Park in Iksan, Jeonbuk State. Fragrant chrysanthemum gardens, big sculptures and flower artworks inspired by Iksan's history and culture fill the grounds. After sunset, glowing light sculptures and night scenery blend with the flowers to create a different, dreamy garden, and admission is free.
When is it held?
Every year around late October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 23 ~ Nov 1 (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?
- See giant jewel-themed sculptures and chrysanthemum gardens
- Visit the special exhibition where chrysanthemums meet gems
- Enjoy indoor displays of chrysanthemum bonsai and new flower varieties
- Stroll through moving light sculptures and the chrysanthemum light tunnel
- Join the mobile stamp tour and get instant photo prints
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeonbuk 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 Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (Iksan Cheonmansongi Gukhwa Festival) held?
Every year around late October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (Iksan Cheonmansongi Gukhwa Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeonbuk, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (Iksan Cheonmansongi Gukhwa Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonbuk
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.