[2025 Gwangyang ] Travel Guide for Gwangyang Maehwa Village (Updated May)

#TravelMoon It's the prettiest when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, but there's a bamboo forest inside the plum village, so it's pretty at other times too🎋 It's close to Hadong, so it's a good course to stop by the plum village and then go to the Hwagae Market. Gwangyang is famous for Gwangyang Bulgogi, but if you're planning to eat near the plum village, I recommend the Jaecheop set meal💙 🏷️ Green Plum Farm 📍55 Jimak 1-gil, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do 💸 Plum ice cream 4,500 won

🌸Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village Walking Tour🌸 I had half given up on going to the place because it was hard to get there by walking, but during the festival, a bus route was created that went directly from Gwangju to the Plum Blossom Village event site, so I went there to feel the spring :) I thought there wouldn't be many people since I took the first bus on a weekday, but I was surprised by the number of people, but I successfully enjoyed the flowers while wearing a mask and listening to my favorite songs. It was a very pleasant day to visit Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village for the first time and the scent of flowers came through the mask. I brought a tripod to take a picture of myself, but I failed because I couldn't even take it out... Next time, I hope I have someone to take pictures with me😞 I arrived around 11 AM on a weekday, but there was a lot of traffic, and there were a lot of tour buses from the travel agency, and it was half people and half plum blossoms... If you want to take pretty pictures, make sure to arrive before 9 AMㅠㅠ 📍Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival (490-2 Dosa-ri, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do) 📌Festival period ~23.03.19 📌Photoshoot date 23.03.15 (100% blooming rate) 📌Departing from Gwangju (reservations available) 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 Departing from Plum Village (Payment on-site by cash or bank transfer) 13:30, 14:30, 16:00 Gwangju Plum Village Fare 12,700₩ 📌Bus recommended due to traffic congestion!!! 📌Most photo zones are gathered around Observatory 2, so if you're not sure, go to Observatory 2!! (It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours if you take your time)⠀ #Spring flowers #Plum blossoms #Plum blossom attractions #Plum blossom festival #Plum village #Gwangyang plum blossom village #Gwangyang travel #Places to visit in Gwangyang #Gwangyang plum blossom festival

#SpringFlowers A plum blossom festival that seems to announce the arrival of spring🎉 A story about taking the last train to Gwangyang Plum Village😆🫶🏻 The festival is over, but I couldn't wait until next year.. I woke up at the crack of dawn and went there😅 Because of my personality of not planning properly every time and not checking information thoroughly😅 I went there without thinking and looked for a photo spot and I met Naran-in-a-human again in Plum Village...🤣I pushed myself and was exhausted before I found the photo zone...😳 ⭐️⭐️⭐️As you go up, you can see the Hongsang-ri plum stone monument in a big way Don't just look forward...it's time to look back once🙂 If you take the rightmost path, you'll soon see the photo zone⭐️⭐️⭐️ We ran forward without looking back, and we climbed the steep stairs and lost energy and couldn't make it to the hill photo zone. That's a sad story..^^.. It's true that a lot of flower petals fell when the festival ended It was a pity, but it was still worth seeing and there were a lot of people! I definitely want to come back next year when it's in full bloom...🌸 🚗Maehwa Parking Lot-Daap-myeon Dosa-ri 403 Seomjin Parking Lot-Daap-myeon Dosa-ri San 82-21 Dosa Parking Lot-Daap-myeon Dosa-ri 77 Dunchi Parking Lot-Daap-myeon Sinwon-ri 575-12 (Dunchi~Dosa shuttle bus runs only during the festival period)

#SpringFlowers Camellia flowers that can be seen since winter.. There is a place in Gwangyang that blooms so beautifully even in spring. I thought there was only a plum blossom village in Gwangyang🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ I went there without any plans, thinking I would visit the plum blossom village, and I found this place by chance! I didn't have time, so I only took pictures here📸, but there is a platform between the pine trees🌲 and a pavilion above, so if you have time, it would be nice to take a break and take a look around the park👀! 📍Okryong Solbatseom (Dongcheon Naehacheon Island Park) 8 Yulcheon-gil, Okryong-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do #Jeonnam #Gwangyang #Solbatseom

5-hour round trip just to see the plum blossoms✨ I originally went at the beginning of the festival, but I waited a week longer, and went when they were in full bloom, and it was worth the wait😆 There was also a hanbok experience, so I rented one and walked around and the red hanbok skirt went so well with the plum blossoms♥️ 📍Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival 55 Jimak 1-gil, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, Seomjin Village 🗓️Festival Period: 23.03.10~23.03.19 🍦Plum Ice Cream 4,500 won ✔️Visited on March 16 #Plum Blossom Festival #Gwangyang Travel #Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village #Jeonnam Travel

🌸The plum blossom festival is now in its final stages🌸 [Gwangyang, Plum Village] 🌸The plum blossom festival in Gwangyang Plum Village is in its final stages! 🌱The weather has gotten so warm that it's the perfect day for a spring outing! ☀️Tomorrow is the last day of the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival! This Sunday is supposed to be sunny, so how about a drive to Gwangyang filled with the scent of plum blossoms? #SunsetHanSpoon_Gwangyang #PlumBlossomVillage #PlumBlossomFestival ======================= 📍Gwangyang Plum Village 🗺️ 1563-1 Seomjingang Maehwa-ro, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do 🚗 There aren't enough parking spaces due to the many cars🥲 We recommend going early, before 9 AM! Parking lot - 399-9 Dosari, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do 🌸 Festival period: 23.03.10 ~ 23.03.19 #Tourist attraction review #Hot couple #Couple recommended travel destination #Life shot spot

The Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival, which can be said to be the beginning of spring festivals, has been reopened after the pandemic 🎊 There are always a lot of people during the festival period, but this festival is especially crowded. Still, there are plenty of things to eat and see, so I recommend you visit during the festival period! 📍 Jeonnam Gwangyang Plum Village (Hongsang-ri Green Plum Farm) 🗓️ Festival period 3/10~3/19 💸 No admission fee 🅿️ Large 12,000 won / Small 6,000 won for 3 hours 🍦 Plum ice cream 4,500 won 🏷️ Free on weekdays except for “Plum Parking Lot” 🏷️ Representative photo zones are “Bridge Photo Zone” and “Pond Photo Zone” 🏷️ Hanbok experience 2,000 won 🏷️ Plum Festival event is in progress, so visit and eat or stay and participate in the event! (1st place: Golden Plum worth 5 million won) #Spring flowers #Gwangyang Plum Festival #Gwangyang Plum Village

The earliest spring flower🌸 When I hear news of plum blossoms, it means the long winter is over, so I get excited and wear pretty spring clothes to go out. The first place I should run to is Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village🌸 I think a real festival will be held for the first time in a long time this coming season, so I'm already looking forward to it! When you go here, you must try the Jangdokdae View, Pajeon, and Ice Cream! The atmosphere is delicious, so make sure to get in the mood💜 - - 📍Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village ℹ️No admission fee/Festival opens in early to mid-March ⏰️9:00-18:00 #Flower viewing#Plum blossom festival#Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village#Gwangyang travel

I recommend the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival in March 23rd. There is a bit of traffic, but there is such a beautiful scenery. The entire town is filled with plum blossoms. Feel the spring as you walk around the town. ^^

Address: 52 Seocheon 1-gil, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do Atmosphere/Facilities: Gwangyang and Suncheon have many great restaurants, as befitting cities in Honam. Gwangyang is famous for its bulgogi and jaecheop dishes. Samdae Gwangyang Bulgogi House has a main building and an annex. The main building is old and much smaller than the annex, so most customers end up eating in the annex instead of the main building. It is designed like a corridor, with large rooms on both sides, and there are plenty of tables in these rooms. Key Points: The bulgogi at Samdae Gwangyang Bulgogi House is very thin, so you have to add it little by little. It is thin, but the heat is good, so it cooks quickly. If you overcook the beef, it will burn and become tough, so you have to be careful and cook it at the right timing. I get the feeling that the seasoning of the bulgogi is very mysterious. It is not sweet or salty, and it is very bland. It is definitely seasoned, but it feels like it is not seasoned well. But this mild taste has a subtle addictiveness that makes you want to keep eating it. Average price per person: 32,000-35,000 won Rating: 4.7/5 #Best #GourmetTour #HotPlace #GwangyangGourmet

#SpringTravel Location: 55, Jimak 1-gil, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Seomjin Village This is Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village, where you can see beautiful plum blossoms in full bloom. Red plum blossoms can also be seen here and there, and it was nice to take pictures with the plum blossom village in full bloom as the background.

Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village, the first to announce spring❤️ The scenery that is dyed in pink and The scenery where nature is in harmony is the best😍 I hope we will greet the beautiful spring Announcing the beautiful spring next year as well🌹 #Flower viewing #Festival #Plum #Plum village #Plum festival #Gwangyang

[Plum Village, a flower that announces the arrival of warm spring] Because plum blossoms bloom before leaves, they bloom earlier than other trees 🌸 They are the first flowers to let you know that warm spring has arrived 😊 There is a village full of beautiful plum blossoms, and it is Plum Village in Gwangyang! Located on the banks of the Seomjin River, Plum Village holds a plum blossom festival every year, and more than 1 million tourists visit to see the beautiful plum blossoms. The festival was canceled last year and this year due to COVID-19, so it's too bad, but I hope COVID-19 will disappear next year so I can go to the festival! Save it and be sure to visit next year 🥰 #GwangyangTravel #PlumFestival #GwangyangPlumVillage #SpringIsHere

#cherryblossom25 Technically known for its plum blossoms, Gwangyang Maehwa Village also welcomes early-blooming cherry trees that blend beautifully with the surrounding white and pink landscape. I visited in early spring and was greeted by blossoms spilling down the hillsides and riverbanks. The air was scented, fresh, and alive. Small cafés and local markets added charm without overwhelming the peacefulness of the village. The walk along the Seomjin River was especially gorgeous, with petals gently falling into the water. If you’re in Korea before peak cherry blossom season, this place is the perfect warm-up to spring.

#OutdoorDate 📍Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival & Plum Village 📍55 Jimak 1-gil, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, Seomjin Village 🌸In Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, there is a plum village where you can see beautiful white and pink plum blossoms every spring, so they hold a plum village festival:) 🌸The village is larger than you think and the elevation is high, so it's great for a walk and looking around, and you can enjoy not only plum blossoms, but also the old-fashioned scenery of Hanok, bamboo forests, plum blossom colonies, and clear skies!! 🌸They also make and sell specialty products such as plum ice cream and plum wine makgeolli made with plum blossoms, so it would be even better if you try them once◡̈ 🌸You can also enjoy the famous cherry blossoms of Seomjin River at the festival siteㅎㅎ 🅿️ Free parking lot area in the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival (hard to find a spot) 📸 Jangdokdae view in front of the Cheongmaesil Culture Center, bamboo forest path, etc.

#SpringTravel "A place I always want to go in spring, Cheongmaesil Farm! You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of plum blossoms and plums blooming at the foot of Baekunsan Mountain, 1,217m above sea level. 🌸 Take a walk under the plum trees and feel the scent of spring. The plum blossoms here are truly a work of art!" "A place where you can experience the tradition that has continued to this day thanks to the efforts and love of Dr. Hong Sang-ri. Every spring, the time spent at Cheongmaesil Farm with plum blossoms is always special. 🌼🌱" "In March, Cheongmaesil Farm is filled with various plum blossoms such as green plum blossoms, red plum blossoms, and neungsu plum blossoms. There are many photo zones, and the view of Seomjin River and Hadong Village from the pavilion observatory is really beautiful. 🏞️" "A place where you can heal with plum blossoms and enjoy fragrant plums! Every spring, feel the beauty of nature to your heart's content here. 🌸🍑"

#MarchTravelSupportEvent I visited the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village Festival at the end of the month, but the white plum blossoms were barely blooming and only the red plum blossoms were blooming, which was disappointing. Last year, it was almost in full bloom and really pretty, but the blooming period has been delayed, which is very disappointing. It was rainy and chilly, but the plum blossom village that I visited after a year is always charming.

#MarchTravelSupportEvent I visited the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village Festival at the end of the month, but the white plum blossoms were barely blooming and only the red plum blossoms were blooming, which was disappointing. Last year, it was almost in full bloom and really pretty, but the blooming period has been delayed, which is very disappointing. It was rainy and chilly, but the plum blossom village that I visited after a year is always charming.

The highlight is the pavilion, pond, and the spread of plum blossoms for a perfect photo. Location: 399-9, Dosari, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do (If it's crowded, it's better to park by the river and walk) It's the plum village in Gwangyang. Compared to other plum blossom spots, the main feature here is the oriental feel of the background created by the pavilion and pond at the entrance. It's best to come very early before sunrise to take pictures without people. The view is unique and the plum blossoms are well-maintained, so it's quite famous and can get crowded, so be mentally prepared when it's peak season... haha. But even when it's a bit past the peak and on normal days, the view is still worth seeing. I've been visiting for several years now~

#SpringTravel #PlumBlossomSpot #GwangyangPlumBlossomVillage Wherever you go, Gwangyang PlumBlossomVillage is a photo zone paradise. The entire village is in full bloom with plum blossoms, so you can see beautiful scenery in spring. Every spring, many tourists visit to see the plum blossoms. It is one of the popular spots:)💜 How about seeing the plum blossoms next spring?💌 📄PlumBlossomVillage, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do 🚗Dedicated parking lot available

#SpringTravel #GwangyangPlumBlossomVillage The hottest travel destination in spring, Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival, has changed some things starting this year, so I recommend you take note of them before going. Admission fee is 5,000 won per person / car-free street (park in the dedicated parking lot and use the shuttle bus) Please note that the changes have been made for a safe and smooth festival! Top 3 photo spots recommended by travel photographers 1. Hanok stone wall road (with frames) 2. Plum stone bridge (a fairytale-like landscape when taken from above) 3. Viewing rock (there are two rocks at the top of Plum Blossom Village, and you can capture the entire view from above at a glance) 💵Admission: 5,000 won 🎉Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival Period 2024.03.08-17 📄1563-1 Seomjingang Maehwa-ro, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do 🚗 Dedicated parking lot available

Full of anticipation, not yet in full bloom, but everywhere I looked, everything was a field of flowers matched with the white sandy Seomjin River and the gentle mountain ridge so unrealistic, I want to live here for a month haha

#SpringTravel Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival There is an admission fee of 5,000 won starting this year! The entrance fee can be exchanged for local gift certificates You can buy things I went to the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival that announces spring It's so beautiful🫶🏻 The white plum blossoms are in full bloom at the bottom The white plum blossoms are so beautiful to the naked eye But they don't show up well in photos 😭 The red plum blossoms are blooming early and almost at their peak The photo zone is the pavilion and the very top of the village 🫧Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village @gwangyangsi 📍55 Jimak 1-gil, Dap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do ▫️Festival period March 8 - March 17 ▫️Entrance fee 5,000 (exchanged for local gift certificates) ▫️Take the shuttle from the parking lot #Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival #Plum Blossom Festival #Spring Flower Festival #Gwangyang Travel

I went to the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival on Saturday weekend! I think it took over an hour to park at Dunchi Village ㅠㅠㅠ I highly recommend going as early as possible to park quickly and go!!! They also run a shuttle bus, but if you go late, the line will be huge, so I recommend that those who want to ride the shuttle bus do the open run! The photo spots also have huge lines, so those who hate waiting should go as early as possibleㅎㅎ The plum blossoms are pretty, and the scenery was beautiful and nice👍👍#Gwangyang #GwangyangTravel #GwangyangPlumBlossomVillage #PlacesToVisitInGwangyang #GwangyangPlumBlossomFestival #PlumBlossomSpot #PlumBlossomFestival #GwangyangPlum

This year, the plum blossoms in Gwangyang Plum Village are already 50% in bloom! The 23rd Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival starts on March 8th, and the festival period is exactly when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, so don't miss it! ✨ There are many uphill roads and the plum blossom village itself is very large, so comfortable shoes are essential and you should set aside at least 2 hours for it‼️ It's pretty, but there were a lot of people, but it's large and there are many photo spots, so you'll be able to get plenty of great shots, so let's take a lot of pretty pictures in Gwangyang this spring! 😆🩷 📍Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival 55 Jimak 1-gil, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, Seomjin Village ▫️Festival Period: 3/8 - 3/17 ▫️Admission: 5,000 won (Regional Gift Certificate Refund) 📸 Filmed on March 14, 2023 (This year, the full bloom period is about a week earlier) #Let's go on a trip

#mytravelhacks #localguides As I mentioned in my post yesterday, there are two early spring festivals I would suggest to get you in the spring spirit before the cherry trees blossom. This festival, the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, will be held from March 8th to 17th. Many people will combine this festival with the Gurye Sunsuyu Festival happening up the road at the same time. The first sign of spring in Korea is maehwa blossoms. Maehwa translates as plum blossoms or apricot blossoms. Indeed, it is related to plum and apricots, but it is a unique species (prunus mume) that is a closer relative to apricots. Some common names in English include Chinese plum, Japanese plum, and Japanese apricot. In Korea, maehwa is grown for maesil, the fruit of the maehwa tree. Maesil tea is common as well as some other drinks and as a flavoring.

Plum Village next to Seomjin River that I visited with my friend without much expectation. On that day when the beautiful plum blossoms greeted us, it was a village where even the love that was not there seemed to bloom. Here, you can taste cherry blossom oyster pancakes made with freshwater oysters that can only be eaten in spring. :) The roe is a bit overpowering, so it's worth eating. :) #GwangyangPlumVillage #PlumFestival #SpringTravelDestination

If you come to Gwangyang to see the plum blossoms, I definitely recommend the Provincial Museum.

#springflowers #gwangyang #plumvillage #gwangyangtravel 📍 Gwangyang, Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival ⠀ I went to Gwangyang Plum Blossom Village around 9 AM on a weekday, and there were less people than I thought, so I was able to leisurely look around for 3 hours. Even though there were a lot of people, the festival site itself was so large that I was able to see and take plenty of pictures 🌸 📸 Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival Photo Zone 📸 ✅ Pavilion Observatory ✅ Pond across the pavilion ✅ Movie set ✅ Stone bridge In my opinion, these are the four best spots for taking pictures and viewing plum blossoms! If you don't have much time, I think you can visit these places 😀 (These are all photo spots that can be seen from the pavilion observatory.) ⠀