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Piagol Autumn Foliage Festival

지리산 피아골 단풍축제

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San 368, Naedong-ri, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 구례군 토지면 내동리 산368)

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The Jirisan Piagol Autumn Foliage Festival is held under the theme of "Variegated colors of Autumn foliage trip with Samhong" in Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun districts. Samhong literally means the "three reds," referring to the vibrant red foliage, the red-tinted waters, and the red in the eye of the beholder.

The festival opens with a funeral rites ceremony in appreciation of the beautiful suroundings, followed by a concert, a trekking and a one night, two day camping tour in Jirisan Dulle-gil Road, followed by various hands-on programs. During the festival, a free shuttle bus will run, and visitors will receive free admission to Yeongoksa Temple.

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Age limit: Open to all ages round
End date: 20151101
Venue: Piagol Valley area and Danpung Park in Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Start date: 20151031
Venue info: From Seoul Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gurye Terminal.
(first bus 6:30, last bus 22:00 / travel time: 3 hour 10 minute)
Transfer to a nonstop bus bound for Piagol Valley at the bus terminal.
(first bus 6:40, last bus 19:40 / runs every 1 hours)

Or, it is also recommended to take a taxi to the venue from the bus stop.
(around 23 km away / the taxi fare costs about 20,000 won)

Updated 2017.09.27

Introduction

Programs

- Official events: a funeral rites ceremony in appreciation of the beautiful surroundings
- Performances and cultural events: music concerts, a walking path with music
- Exhibition: a photo gallery in the autumn foliage forest
- Special event: a two day, one night trekking and camping tour in Jirisan Dulle-gil Road
* Listd contents are subject to change. Find more details at the official website.

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San 368, Naedong-ri, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do

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