Jeju Hueree Apricot Flower Festival
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Overview
The Jeju Hueree Maehwa Festival takes place at the Hueree Natural Park (휴애리 자연생활공원) from late February to early March every year.
Maehwa is the Korean word for apricot flowers, and the flowers signal the changing of the season. The blossoming of the Maehwa flowers is celebrated at the earliest time in Korea through this festival. The festival also features various fun activities such as the apricot flower photo contest, black pig show and goose show.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Age limit
- Open to visitors of all ages.
- End date
- 20140302
- Official website
- http://www.hueree.com (Korean, Chinese)
- Venue
- Jeju Seogwipo Hueree Natural Living Park
- Start date
- 20140222
- Venue info
- From Jeju International Airport, take Bus 100 or 500 to Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal (시외버스터미널) bus stop.
Transfer to Bus 5.16 to Harye-ri (하례리) bus stop.
Take a taxi to Hueree Natural Park (휴애리 자연생활공원). (2km) - Hours
- Adults (ages 19-64): 9,000 won
Youths (ages 13-18): 7,000 won
Children (ages 6-12): 6,000 won
* Group(30 or more people)
Adults (ages 19-64): 6,000 won
Youths (ages 13-18): 4,500 won
Children (ages 6-12): 3,000 won
Updated 2017.04.02
Introduction
Maehwa is the Korean word for apricot flowers, and the flowers signal the changing of the season. The blossoming of the Maehwa flowers is celebrated at the earliest time in Korea through this festival. The festival also features various fun activities such as the apricot flower photo contest, black pig show and goose show.
Programs
* Black Pig Show, Goose Show
* Apricot Flower Photo Exhibit
Programs are subject to change.
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256, Sinryedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
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