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Jeongeup Gukhwachos Flower Festival

Family-friendly festivals
October 8, 2026 – October 18, 2026926-89 Cheongjeong-ro, Sannae-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province

The Jeongeup Gukhwachos Festival is held every October, the peak of autumn, in a 150,000㎡ Gukhwachos flower hill, the largest in East Asia, set against a pine forest boasting pristine mountain streams and exceptional natural scenery. Walking along the trail where the scent of pine and the gentle fragrance of flowers blend together, visitors can feel complete healing and comfort in nature. Whether in the misty early dawn or in the afternoon when warm autumn sunlight pours down, it is also one of the Republic of Korea's best photo spots, loved by photographers. Along with the pure white Gukhwachos, a gift of nature to humankind, diverse hands-on programs themed around local regional resources and abundant local agricultural and specialty products from Jeongeup make it ideal for fully enjoying the atmosphere of autumn with all five senses.

Official details
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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

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Obongsan Garden

Jonmat

Sweet-and-sour pork, Tray jajangmyeon

It is the signature-looking large portion in the video.

Drive ~36 min
Gui-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
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Baekhakjeong

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Tteokgalbi set meal (1 serving)

Traditional tteokgalbi capturing the intrinsic flavor of Korean beef

Drive ~40 min
Taein-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
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Haengunjip

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Water noodles, Boiled pork head

A noodle restaurant with a 40-year tradition inside Gangjin Market in Imsil. It serves 4,000-won water noodles, complimentary boiled pork, house-made side dishes, and Vietnamese coffee.

Drive ~41 min
Gangjin-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
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Han Sotteutbap Ddookbaegi

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Spicy Braised Chicken, Dried Radish Greens and Freshwater Shrimp Soup, Omelet Rice

Han Sotteutbap Ddookbaegi in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, serves spicy braised chicken, dried radish greens and freshwater shrimp soup, and omelet rice for 5,000 won, while soju costs 2,000 won. Side dishes are self-service, and rice has unlimited refills; the restaurant emphasizes value for money.

Drive ~43 min
Sangdongjungang-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk State
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Suseongwon

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Fried rice, Jjamppong, Jjajang sauce

A long-established Chinese restaurant in Suseong-dong, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk, featuring fried rice, jjamppong, and jjajang sauce.

Drive ~45 min
Magok-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
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Somssi Mandu

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Restaurant

Somssi Mandu is introduced as a dumpling restaurant in Jeongeup.

Drive ~46 min
Jungang-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province