Gangwon
Wonju Yongsugol Poppy Festival
원주용수골꽃양귀비축제
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This edition has ended. These dates describe the past event; a future edition has not been confirmed on this page.
Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- Flower Poppy Festival Site
- Address
- Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Wonju-si Yongsugol-gil 311
- Admission
- Paid
- Organizer
- Kkotyanggwibi Village / Wonju Yongsugol Poppy Festival Promotion Committee
Page updated . Dates and availability can change; confirm with the organizer before travelling.
About the festival
The Wonju Yongsugol Poppy Festival, held in the Yongsugol area of Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, is a representative local festival that originated from the residents' love for flowers. It began in 2005 when a resident who returned to farming planted poppies in a field of about 300 pyeong, attracting more visitors than expected and garnering interest from the local community. Since 2007, the village corporation and residents have systematically participated, establishing it as a festival representing the region. Notably, this festival is the only one in the country organized by residents at the 'ri' level, giving it significant symbolic meaning. The 19th Wonju Yongsugol Poppy Festival in 2026 will feature a festival site of approximately 13,000 pyeong, showcasing poppies along with 43 other types of flowers that bloom around the same time, offering visitors beautiful natural scenery. Additionally, as a poppy Seuta-Village included in the 'Top 20 Seuta-Villages' selected by the public and recognized by experts among 1,200 villages nationwide, it enhances the region's status. This festival is an important event that widely promotes not only the beauty of poppies but also the values and culture of the local community.