Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival
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Overview
Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival takes place in Seomjin Village, home of the largest number of plum blossom trees in Korea. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy a walk beneath the plum blossoms, and also sample and purchase local organic plum products.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Age limit
- Open to visitors of all ages
- End date
- 20160327
- Venue
- Area around Seomjin Village
- Start date
- 20160318
- Venue info
- [Bus]
From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gwangyang (광양) Terminal.
- Upon exiting from the terminal, take a taxi or shuttle bus to festival location. (Shuttle Bus: 3,100 won per individual)
Shuttle Bus Schedule
(Gwangyang Bus Terminal - Festival location)
10:15 / 12:15 / 13:15 / 14:15
(Festival location - Gwangyang Bus Terminal)
13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
**Shuttle bus only operates during festival period. Schedule may subject to changes.
- Hours
- Free
Updated 2017.01.07
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55, Jimak 1-gil, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
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