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 Hwasun Jeokbyeok Cultural Festival Schedule · Free Shuttle Timetable, Before Visiting Hwasun Jeokbyeok with Kids

Autumn has arrived at Hwasun Jeokbyeok,
where majestic cliffs are embraced by shimmering water 🍂

Now in its 39th year!
The 39th Hwasun Jeokbyeok Cultural Festival
’Omseogamse, Five Senses Jeokbyeok’
will be held for two days, October 9 (Fri, Hangul Day) to 10 (Sat),
from 10:00 to 17:00
at the Iseo Community Center and throughout the Hwasun Jeokbyeok area.

It’s happening this Friday and Saturday!
I’ve organized the official press release (October 6)
and the county’s official blog information for you.

🎪 About the Festival

Hwasun Jeokbyeok got its name from Choi Sandu,
who was exiled here during the Joseon Dynasty and said
it was no less than China’s famous Red Cliffs.

Among them, Bosan Jeokbyeok and Janghang Jeokbyeok
are water source protection zones,
so you can only see them on the Hwasun Jeokbyeok bus tour.
You can’t walk the forest trails on regular days.

Normally, the Jeokbyeok shuttle is by reservation,
leaving from Iseo Community Center at 5,000 won per person.
During the two festival days, this bus tour is paused,
and a free Jeokbyeok shuttle runs instead.

According to the Hwasun-gun festival portal,
the festival gathers displaced residents, locals, and tourists
at Manghyangjeong after Dongbok Lake was created and their hometowns were submerged.
The festival is hosted by Hwasun-gun
and organized by the Hwasun-gun Culture & Tourism Foundation.

✨ What’s Happening and When?

I’ve collected the press release and official blog info
in date and time order.

Advance registration for four programs
closed on October 4.

If you didn’t register,
you can still enjoy
the free shuttle to tour Jeokbyeok,
Friday’s Environmental Music Concert,
and the experience booths at Iseo Community Center.

🚌 When Does the Free Jeokbyeok Shuttle Run?

The shuttle departs from Iseo Community Center
and arrives at Manghyangjeong inside Jeokbyeok about 20 minutes later.
No advance reservation needed—
first-come, first-served on site.

Here’s the timetable card from the county.

Friday’s Environmental Music Concert
is held at Mangmijeong inside Jeokbyeok,
so you must take the shuttle in to attend.

For groups of 28 or more,
the foundation’s tourism planning and marketing team
advises contacting them separately.

🪵 What’s at Iseo Community Center?

The main event venue, Iseo Community Center,
has booths open throughout the festival.

There will be a food market prepared by local residents,
local produce sales booths,
and hands-on booths for the whole family like
woodcraft and squishy toy making.

Under the Yasa-ri zelkova tree, the healing zone
will display the winning works from the youth writing contest.
The foundation’s guide also lists
community participation programs.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The address for Iseo Community Center is
3114 Baeka-ro, Iseo-myeon, Hwasun-gun.
All Jeokbyeok shuttles depart from here.

There is no information about parking lots or public transportation
in this festival notice.
Please check with the foundation before you go.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

The festival portal notes that
Hwasun Jeokbyeok is a no smoking area,
no outside food or alcohol allowed,
and no pets allowed.
Please be sure to follow the safety staff’s instructions.

Since you can’t bring food into Jeokbyeok,
have your snacks at the food market
at Iseo Community Center before boarding the shuttle.

Saturday’s shuttle starts at 13:00.
In the morning, check out the experience booths first,
then head to Jeokbyeok after lunch.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Iseo Community Center parking
□ Public transport (local bus) info
□ Shuttle & concert operation in case of rain
□ Experience booth fees & hours
□ Number of seats per shuttle trip

These are not yet in the official guide.
If you have questions, contact the Hwasun-gun Culture & Tourism Foundation
at 061-373-5482.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to see Jeokbyeok, usually by reservation only, via free shuttle
✔ Families who want to enjoy a music concert at Mangmijeong inside Jeokbyeok
✔ Families looking for woodcraft or soft grain craft experiences

This is a two-day autumn festival
when the Jeokbyeok trail opens just once a year.
Be sure to check the shuttle timetable first.

This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. Character images 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)