Seomjingang Riverside Cherry Flower Festival
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Overview
The Seomjingang Riverside Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in Jukma-ri, Muncheok-myeon, Gurye-si. Visitors can enjoy walking along Seongjingang River decorated with lines of cherry blossom trees. Various events will be held such as traditional drum performances, a paragliding contest, and face painting.
* Festival period is subject to change according to the blooming season. Please make a phone-inquiry before visiting.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Age limit
- All ages
- End date
- 20160403
- Venue
- Areas of Seomjingang River in Muncheok-myeon, Gurye-gun
- Start date
- 20160402
- Venue info
- From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gurye (구례).
*Bus schedule (Subject to change): 07:30 09:30 11:30 13:30 15:30 17:30 19:30
From Gurye Bus Terminal, we suggesting taking a taxi to the festival venue at Jukyeon (죽연) as there are no suitable walking routes nor addequate public transportation directly to the festival grounds. - Hours
- Free of charge
Updated 2017.01.21
Introduction
* Festival period is subject to change according to the blooming season. Please make a phone-inquiry before visiting.
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Jukma-ri, Muncheok-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
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