Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (Jindo Sinbi-ui Badatgil Festival)
AprilJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
This annual festival takes place around Hoedong-ri in Gogun-myeon, Jindo-gun, South Jeolla. In the second and third months of the lunar calendar, the tides ebb and a sea path appears between Hoedong and Modo, a natural wonder you can walk through. Enjoy intangible heritage performances and hands-on activities, open 10:00–21:00 with free admission.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-April. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Apr 17 ~ Apr 20 (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?
- Experience the sea path appearing between Hoedong and Modo
- Jindo intangible heritage shows such as Jindo Arirang and Ganggangsullae
- Lively Grandma Ppong parade and Jindo drum play parade
- Make Korean pottery or your own custom mug
- Browse stalls selling Jindo local foods
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 Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (Jindo Sinbi-ui Badatgil Festival) held?
Every year around mid-April. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (Jindo Sinbi-ui Badatgil 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 Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (Jindo Sinbi-ui Badatgil 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 close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.