An official-information guide, not a firsthand visit. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Venue
- Geomunoreum Lava Tube System area, including Manjanggul and the Jeju World Natural Heritage Centre182 Manjanggul-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju (제주 제주시 구좌읍 만장굴길 182)
- Fee
- Varies by programme: festival site and special exhibition free; walking tour 5,000 won
- Organizer
- Korea Heritage Service and Jeju Province; organised by the Korea Heritage Agency and Jeju Heritage Village Future Value Research Institute
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 8 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/3SatNational Foundation Day★ Ceremony · ★ Walking tourToday
- 10/4–5Sun–Mon★ Walking tourToday
- 10/7Wed★ Walking tourToday
- 10/8–12Thu–Mon★ Walking tour · Special exhibitionToday
- 10/13TueSpecial exhibitionToday
- 10/14–18Wed–Sun★ Walking tour · Special exhibitionToday
🔁 Daily · Free festival site
Jeju World Heritage Festival 2026 — Exhibitions, Walking Tours and Parking
Explore Jeju’s lava paths and heritage villages
at the Jeju World Heritage Festival 2026
(세계유산축전 제주),
running October 3 (Sat)–18 (Sun).
Venues include Manjanggul
and the Jeju World Natural Heritage Centre.
The festival was underway at the October 8 check.
This guide separates the remaining free exhibitions
and festival site from walking tours requiring booking.
It follows the festival website and Jeju’s official guidance.
🎪 What is the festival about?
This year’s theme is “Heritage! Beyond”.
It is hosted by the Korea Heritage Service and Jeju Province,
and organised by the Korea Heritage Agency
and Jeju Heritage Village Future Value Research Institute.
The festival connects natural heritage with human stories,
marking 80 years since Manjanggul’s discovery
and the centenary of Bu Jong-hyu’s birth.
The October 3 ceremony at Manjanggul’s special stage
is an event that has already passed.
✨ What can we see without booking?
Manjanggul — Lava tube rock formations and an illuminated viewing bridge (Jun 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Manjanggul — Lava rock pillar inside the cave illuminated by lights (Oct 2013) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)
The website lists these two programmes
as free, self-guided visits.
That does not mean the whole festival is free.
| Remaining dates and venue | Programme |
|---|---|
| 10/8–18, Manjanggul | Festival site: a promotional pavilion with performances, exhibitions and activities about natural heritage and village life |
| 10/8–18, special exhibition hall at Jeju World Natural Heritage Centre | Special exhibition, “Jeju’s Time, the World’s Heritage”: free for everyone |
The special exhibition uses three galleries
to explore memories and records of Jeju April 3,
haenyeo divers and village life,
and Hallasan’s geology and ecology.
The centre’s visitor guide gives 09:00–17:50,
with ticket sales ending at 17:20.
Distinguish regular admission fees from this free special exhibition.
The reviewed guidance does not give Manjanggul
festival-site opening hours or individual activities.
Cave admission and the festival pavilion
should be treated as separate programmes.
🚶 How far are the walking tours?
Tours run October 3–18, except Tuesdays.
From the October 8 reference date, that means
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Each section has different start and finish points.
| Section, distance and duration | Start → finish |
|---|---|
| 1: Lava Path, about 5.7 km, 3 hours | Heritage Centre → Deokcheon Camp |
| 2: Cave Path, about 9.2 km, 4 hours | Deokcheon Camp → Manjanggul Camp |
| 3: Stone and New Life Path, about 6.1 km, 3 hours | Manjanggul Camp → Woljeong-ri coast |
Section 1 introduces a collapsed lava trench and wind holes;
section 2 a lava bridge and Manjanggul’s third entrance;
section 3 Gimnyeonggul and the lava terrain
toward the Woljeong-ri coast.
The fee is 5,000 won, with advance booking required.
Guided tours list ages 12–70;
self-guided tours recommend ages 18–65.
An application button was visible on October 8,
but actual remaining places were not verified.
The special expedition, starlight hike and exploration bus
were labelled closed on that date.
🚇 Getting there and parking
The map pin marks Manjanggul,
where the festival site is located:
182 Manjanggul-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si.
For the centre’s exhibition, go instead to
569-36 Seongyo-ro, Jocheon-eup.
Walking-tour shuttles circulate between Centre Camp,
Deokcheon Camp, Manjanggul Camp and Woljeong Camp.
They do not run on Tuesdays.
Parking instructions differ by section.
| Section | Official parking and transfer guidance |
|---|---|
| 1 | Park at Centre Camp and return by shuttle after the walk |
| 2 | No parking at Deokcheon Camp; park at Manjanggul and take the shuttle |
| 3 | Park at Manjanggul Camp or Jeju Batdam Theme Park, then transfer |
Parking at Manjanggul and Woljeong Camps is limited,
and tourists may make Manjanggul’s car park busy.
Participants in sections 2 and 3 are instructed
to reach the departure camp 20 minutes before departure.
Check your boarding stop in the official shuttle timetable.
👨👩👧 What helps with kids?
Even the shortest walk is about 5.7 km.
For a shorter visit with young children,
start by considering the special exhibition
and festival site open to general visitors.
Stroller accessibility remains unconfirmed.
to every programme.
Check your booked section's
departure camp first.
⏳ What is not confirmed in the announcements?
These were not found in the official guidance reviewed.
□ Festival-site hours and activity age requirements
□ Rainy-weather operation and change criteria
□ Remaining walking-tour places
□ Public-transport routes for festival visitors
The secretariat’s main number is 064-755-2210.
👍 Which families might enjoy it?
✔ Families interested in Jeju’s natural heritage and villages
✔ Visitors wanting to see the free special exhibition
✔ Families choosing a walk after checking ages and distances
For exhibitions, choose the venue;
for tours, confirm the departure camp and reservation
before planning the remaining festival days.
This guide is based on official information, not a firsthand visit. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 8
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation; numbers and structure checked on October 9, 2026. Remaining dates and booking labels refer to the Korean draft's October 8 check; live availability is unconfirmed. Original post (Korean)