Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Bongja Festival Remaining Schedule, Shuttle, Tiger Forest: Before Visiting Baekdudaegan Arboretum with Kids

The arboretum along the Baekdudaegan range
is now filled with the scent of autumn flowers 🌼

It’s happening now!
The 2026 Bongja Festival
kicked off on October 1 (Thu) and runs until the 11th (Sun)
at the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum in Bonghwa.
It was closed on the 6th (Tue).

Among the remaining days,
from the 9th (Fri, Hangeul Day) to the 11th (Sun)
there will be three days of busking at the arboretum,
tiger ecology talks, and free shuttle buses.\

Here’s a summary of the official event guide
and the detailed leaflet (as of September 28).

📅 What’s Happening Over the Last Three Days?

From the leaflet’s ‘Arboretum on Busking’ table,
we’ve gathered the performances for October 9 to 11.
There are three shows each day at 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00.

There is no busking listed for the 7th and 8th.

Besides busking,
here’s what else is happening over the last three days.

🌼 What Kind of Festival Is It?

The Bongja Festival is
a Bonghwa native flower festival.
It’s described as a festival created together by local farmers growing native flowers
and local artists and small business owners.

This year’s theme is
”Savoring the World: Sniff Sniff, Crunch Crunch.”
There’s a display of ‘Lamiaceae’ plants at the entrance plaza,
and the festival highlights an autumn where you can see, smell, touch, and taste.

During the festival, admission to the arboretum is free.
Regular admission is 5,000 won for adults,
and 3,000 won for children (ages 7~12).

At the entrance of the Visitor Center,
the flea market Bongja Market is open,
and all items at the 1F Garden Shop
are 10% off during the festival.

🎨 Activities to Do with Kids

The activity zone runs from 10:00 to 17:00,
but may close early if materials run out.

The Explorers tour is a stamp rally
that takes you to 8 spots from the entrance plaza
to Tiger Forest and Alpine Wetland.
Complete the tour and get a limited-edition character scrubber
at the festival info booth, first come, first served.

There are no listed fees for the activity zone in the leaflet,
but Learning Forest crafts have a materials fee.

🚌 Shuttle Bus, Directions, Tram

Free shuttle buses
run on weekends and holidays in October.
The remaining days are the 9th, 10th, and 11th,
and all are round-trip on the same day.

Reservations are via Naver advance booking
and must be made by 17:00, two days before your visit.
There are 40 seats per day, up to 4 people per reservation,
and it may fill up early.
Reservations for the 11th (Sun) shuttle close at 17:00 on the 9th (Fri).

By car, follow the Chunyang direction.
The Mulya route is steep and winding.
It takes about 3 hours from Seoul (Punggi IC),
and about 2 hours from Daegu (Yeongju IC).

By train or bus, transfer at Yeongju Station or Chunyang Station
to a bus or taxi.
From Chunyang Bus Terminal,
take bus 51 or 53.

Inside the arboretum, you can ride the tram (electric bus).
Buy tickets on-site without reservation,
every 20 minutes on weekdays, every 15 minutes on weekends.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids

Operating hours differ by facility.

There is a nursing room on the 1st floor of the Visitor Center,
and strollers are available for free rental (limited quantity).

Picnic spots are
Adventure Forest, Four Seasons Garden, and Memory Garden.
You can only eat in designated rest areas,
and fruit and soupy foods are restricted.

Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed,
and kickboards and bicycles are also not permitted.

⏳ Still Awaiting Announcement

□ Number of parking spaces & parking fee
□ Busking stage locations
□ Activity zone participation fees
□ Operation in case of rain

These are not yet in the official guide.
I’ll update this post when they are announced.

If you have questions, call the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum
at 054-679-1000.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to see both the flower exhibits and Tiger Forest
✔ Families looking for stamp tours and craft activities
✔ Families planning a northern Gyeongbuk outing during the Hangeul Day holiday

From native flower displays to Tiger Forest,
it’s a great festival for a full day at the arboretum.

This post is organized based on the official guide before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)