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Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌)

Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌)

Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival is a seasonal festival in Korea — check official dates and program before you visit.

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Why go

Duwibong, a peak in Gangwon Province, hosts a seasonal festival celebrating the mass blooming of royal azaleas across its high-altitude slopes. The event draws visitors who hike through sweeping fields of pink and crimson blossoms that blanket the ridgeline each spring. Alongside the flower-viewing, the Mountain Range Festival component features outdoor performances, local cultural programs, and activities that highlight the rugged character of Gangwon's interior highlands. The trailhead is accessible from nearby towns, and the route to the summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountain terrain. It is considered one of the region's notable spring hiking destinations.

Quick highlights

  • Duwibong's summit ridgeline turns vivid pink with blooming royal azaleas
  • Spring festival combines flower hiking with outdoor cultural performances
  • High-altitude trails offer broad panoramic views of Gangwon's mountain ranges
  • Local programs and activities celebrate the character of the highland region
  • Accessible trailhead makes it a practical day-trip destination from nearby towns

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FAQ

When does Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌) take place?

Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌) runs May 8, 2026 – May 10, 2026 at Uirimgil Daebak Market and Dangokgyegok Valley in Sindong-eup.

Who hosts Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌)?

Hosted by Duwibong Azalea Festival Committee · +82-33-560-2635.

Is Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌) free to attend?

Available

Where is Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival (두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌) located?

44 Yemi 1-gil, Sindong-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do