Chungcheongnam-do

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival

부여서동연꽃축제

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Plan your visit

Dates
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Venue
Seodong Park
Address
Chungcheongnam-do Buyeo-gun Buyeo-eup Dongnam-ri 181 (Korean original)
Admission
Free
Organizer
Buyeo-gun / Baekje Cultural Foundation
Operating hours
09:00~22:00 (Korean original)
Program
1. Representative Programs - Gungnamji Fantasy: A water musical based on the love story of Seodong and Seonhwa, performed on a water stage inspired by lotus flowers. - Seodong Night Parade: A night parade held in the city of Buyeo. - Baekje Naval Training Center 'Water Gun Battle': A large-scale water fight and performance enjoyed in the old downtown during the heat. 2. Experience Programs - Yeonji Canoe Exploration: A canoe experience while enjoying the lotus flowers in Yeonji. - Welcome to Seodong: A program that allows participants to experience the Baekje period. - 123 Sabi Crafts: A craft experience involving young artists from Buyeo. - Lotus Leaf Tea Ceremony Demonstration. 3. Night Scenery - Gungnamji at Night: A dynamic panorama of LED lights and various emotional love photo zones created.

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Festival location

Seodong Park

Chungcheongnam-do Buyeo-gun Buyeo-eup Dongnam-ri 181

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About the festival

The 24th Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival in 2026, themed "The Beginning of Love, Drenched in Lotus Fragrance," will grandly unfold the beautiful love story of Princess Seonhwa and King Mu of Baekje, along with the history and romance of Gungnamji, known as the best artificial pond in our country. Gungnamji is a representative historical and cultural space where one can feel the garden culture of Baekje and the dignity of the royal family, and in summer, ten million lotus flowers bloom in the pond, creating a spectacular view. During the festival, visitors can stroll along the wide paths of blooming lotus flowers, reminiscing about the legend of the love between Seodong and Princess Seonhwa, and enjoy the beauty of Buyeo, where the breath of Baekje lives on. The Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival is a representative summer festival of Korea, featuring a variety of content such as lotus flower appreciation, night landscape lighting, cultural performances, experiential events, local delicacies, and family programs. During the day, one can enjoy the pure beauty of the lotus flowers, and at night, the fantastic atmosphere of Gungnamji, providing special memories for people of all ages. In the summer of 2026, one can experience the unforgettable emotions of the festival at Buyeo Gungnamji, where love and fragrance, history and romance come together.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 574047

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