Top 5 Autumn Flower Festivals in Korea: September Getaways
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As the cool breeze begins to blow in September,
it's the time when various autumn flowers start to paint the country in vibrant colors.
In this article, I've compiled 5 flower festivals across the country that herald the beginning of autumn.
From cosmos and chrysanthemums to spider lilies, pink muhly grass, and globe amaranth,
refer to this guide when planning your fall outing with flowers~!
1. Colorful Garden Jarasum Flower Festa
A large-scale autumn flower festival where cosmos and zinnias stretch along the riverside.
2. Byeokchoji Arboretum Autumn Chrysanthemum Flower Festival
Colorful autumn chrysanthemums bloom amidst European-style gardens and architecture.
3. Yeonggwang Bulgapsan Spider Lily Festival
The nation's largest colony of spider lilies, painting the slopes of Bulgapsan Mountain in red.
4. Gochang Cheongnogwon Pink Muhly Season
A famous photo spot with vast pink waves and various autumn flower photo zones.
5. Yangju Ten Million Globe Amaranth Flower Festival
A splendid autumn flower feast where globe amaranth, pink muhly grass, and zinnias harmonize.
1. Colorful Garden Jarasum Flower Festa
Cosmos and zinnias filling Gapyeong's Jarasum Island!
Just walking along the flower path stretching along the riverside will make you feel good, and the large flower sculptures and photo zones installed everywhere will make you stop in your tracks!
On weekends, families and couples leisurely enjoy a stroll, and the river breeze adds to the coolness :)
There are many tourist attractions nearby, such as Nami Island and Rail Bike, making it a great day trip!
Jarasum Flower Festa Key Points
Travel Information
Location: Jarasum Island area, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Dates: September 13, 2025 ~ October 12
Admission: 7,000 won (5,000 won is refunded as local currency)
Parking: Use the Jarasum parking lot
✅ Recommended Points
A spectacular view of hundreds of thousands of cosmos and zinnias adorning the entire Jarasum Island
A relaxing flower path along the riverside promenade
A great place to take pictures with many large flower sculptures and photo zones
Travel Tips
Recommend a day trip combining Gapyeong Rail Bike and Nami Island
The river breeze is cool, so it's good to bring a light jacket
2. Byeokchoji Arboretum Autumn Chrysanthemum Flower Festival
Byeokchoji Arboretum is where autumn chrysanthemums bloom in full bloom amidst European-style architecture and gardens!
Colorful chrysanthemums are arranged along the fountain, sculptures, and walking paths, giving you the feeling of being in a foreign garden :)
Also, not only chrysanthemums but also other autumn flowers such as roses and zinnias bloom together, presenting a variety of colors.
It's close to Paju Provence Village and Heyri Art Village, making it a great day trip!
Byeokchoji Arboretum Autumn Chrysanthemum Flower Festival Key Points
Travel Information
Location: 242 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Dates: Scheduled for late September
Admission: Adults 10,500 won / Teenagers 8,500 won / Children 7,500 won
Parking: Use the arboretum's dedicated parking lot
✅ Recommended Points
Colorful chrysanthemums harmonized with a classic garden
European-style architecture and fountains famous as photo spots
A variety of autumn flowers blooming together, including roses and zinnias, in addition to chrysanthemums
Travel Tips
If you visit in the morning, the sunlight is soft and the colors in the photos are good
Recommend a course composition with Paju Provence Village and Heyri Art Village
3. Yeonggwang Bulgapsan Spider Lily Festival
Bulgapsan Mountain in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, is home to the nation's largest colony of spider lilies, and the mountain slopes are dyed red every September.
The scenery harmonizing with Bulgapsa Temple, a traditional temple, is famous as a painting in itself :)
During the festival period, cultural performances and traditional experience booths are operated against the backdrop of spider lilies,
In addition to the fun of admiring the flowers, there are plenty of things to see and enjoy!
It's a relatively gentle course, so people of all ages can walk comfortably~
Yeonggwang Bulgapsan Spider Lily Festival Key Points
Travel Information
Location: Bulgapsa Temple area, Bulgaps-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
Dates: September 26, 2025 ~ October 5
Admission: Free admission
Parking: Use Bulgapsa Temple parking lot and temporary parking lot
✅ Recommended Points
The largest colony of spider lilies painting the slopes of Bulgapsan Mountain in red
Autumn scenery harmonizing with Bulgapsa Temple, a traditional temple
Various cultural performances and experience booths against the backdrop of spider lilies
Travel Tips
The peak of flowering is in the early to mid-festival period, and it is most beautiful if you visit during this time
It's a comfortable walking course, so it's great for people of all ages
Recommend linking with Chil San Tower and Baeksu Coastal Road drive nearby
4. Gochang Cheongnogwon Pink Muhly Season
In the fall, Gochang Cheongnogwon transforms into a vast pink muhly wave!
The pink scenery swaying whenever the wind blows allows you to take the best pictures no matter where you take them,
Thanks to the large space, you can enjoy viewing relatively comfortably even on weekends, and the flower gardens and sculptures set up everywhere are also great places to take pictures :)
There are famous attractions nearby such as Gochang Eupseong Fortress and Seonsan Mountain, making it easy to plan your travel route!
Gochang Cheongnogwon Pink Muhly Season Key Points
Travel Information
Location: 683 Yongsu-ri, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Dates: September 26, 2025 ~ November 16
Admission: General 5,000 won
Parking: Dedicated parking lot in the garden
✅ Recommended Points
Pink muhly grass that paints the vast fields in pink
Seasonal flower gardens and sculptures, full of life shot points
You can enjoy viewing comfortably even in crowds thanks to the large space
Travel Tips
If you visit after 4 pm when the sunlight is soft, the colors in the photos are good
Recommend a day trip combined with nearby tourist attractions such as Gochang Eupseong Fortress and Seonunsan Mountain
5. Yangju Ten Million Globe Amaranth Flower Festival
The Ten Million Globe Amaranth Flower Festival held at Yangju Nari Farm is an event where the red globe amaranth is a spectacular sight, as the name suggests!
Here, the pink pink muhly grass and zinnias are added to create a wave of brilliant colors.
Each area has a theme garden, and there are many large sculpture photo zones, making it a great place to take pictures :)
Admission is also cheap, making it a popular outing spot with high cost-effectiveness, and if you travel with Yangju Jangheung, your day will be filled to the brim~!
Yangju Ten Million Globe Amaranth Flower Festival Key Points
Travel Information
Location: Nari Farm and downtown area, Gwangsa-dong, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Dates: Scheduled for late September
Admission: General 2,000 won
Parking: Use the Nari Farm dedicated parking lot
✅ Recommended Points
The harmony of red globe amaranth and pink pink muhly grass
Themed gardens by area and large sculpture photo zones
Operation of various cultural performances and night markets
Travel Tips
It is crowded on weekend afternoons, so we recommend visiting in the morning
Can be linked with Yangju Jangheung tourist attractions (Songam Space Center, Jangheung Tourist Site)
Admission is cheap and the scale is large, making it a cost-effective outing
As autumn begins in September, flower festivals with their own colors are held across the country :)
From European-style gardens in the city to pink muhly grass in wide fields,
Why not start this fall with a trip full of flower scents?
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