With October 2nd declared a temporary holiday, South Korea gets a rare 6-day Chuseok break in 2023. Here are family-friendly fall festivals to fill those long holiday days.
With October 2nd declared a temporary holiday, South Korea gets a rare 6-day Chuseok break in 2023.
Here are family-friendly fall festivals to fill those long holiday days.
Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo
April 1 – October 31
47 Gugga Jeong-won 1-ho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
The 2023 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo has expanded beyond Suncheon Bay National Garden and the wetlands to include downtown areas, running through October 31st.
Spread across 193 hectares, the expo features a newly renovated national garden, Garden Stay zones, Ocheon Green Plaza, Green Island, and Dongcheon waterways. Expect spectacular flower displays by day and gardens lit up at night — each offering something different.
E-World "Life-Changing Photo Studio"
September 16 – November 5
200 Duryu gongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
E-World's fall festival transforms the amusement park into a sea of golden cosmos and pink muhly grass.
This year's scale is even bigger than last. Picture 100 million cosmos flowers carpeting the grounds in orange waves, punctuated by pink muhly blooms.
Ride the attractions, then lose yourself in the flower fields for that perfect shot.
World Heritage Festival at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
September 23 – October 14
320-2 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Jangan Park)
Experience the living history of Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through performances, hands-on activities, exhibitions, educational programs, and guided tours.
The festival celebrates the master craftsmen who built the fortress, the lives of Joseon-era commoners, and King Jeongjo's philosophy of caring for the people.
All programming is rooted in historical records — a rare chance to experience the fortress's aesthetic and cultural significance firsthand.
Buyeo Cultural Heritage Media Art
September 15 – October 9
31 Buso-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
A cultural heritage project using media art to illuminate Buyeo's Gwanbuk-ri ruins and Busosan Fortress.
The light installations tell the story of King Seong of Baekje, who dreamed of a prosperous nation when he moved the capital to Sabi (modern-day Buyeo). Through immersive experiences, visitors encounter Sabi Baekje's advanced technology, cultural achievements, and artistic excellence — all brought to life through light.
Recommended Stay in Buyeo — Silver Grass Garden Pension
A pension where you can watch silver waves of pampas grass ripple right outside your window this fall.
