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두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌

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Gangwon

두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌

두위봉 철쭉축제&산맥페스티벌 is a seasonal festival in Korea — check official dates and program before you visit.

FESTSTAGELimited-time festival — plan around the datesMountains + east coast — Korea's outdoor heart

Why go

Held on the slopes of Duwibong in Gangwon Province, this seasonal festival celebrates the mass blooming of royal azaleas (철쭉) that blanket the mountain each spring. Visitors trek through dense fields of pink and crimson flowers at elevation, combining a rewarding hike with a vivid natural spectacle. The festival also incorporates a mountain and ridge festival component — Sanmaek Festival — featuring outdoor performances, local food stalls, and cultural programs rooted in the Gangwon highland tradition. The combination of alpine scenery, wildflower display, and community events makes it a distinctive spring destination in the Yeongwol and Jeongseon area.

Quick highlights

  • Royal azaleas blanket Duwibong's slopes in vivid spring color.
  • Hikers reach high-elevation flower fields with panoramic Gangwon views.
  • Sanmaek Festival stages outdoor performances alongside the mountain bloom.
  • Local food stalls offer Gangwon highland cuisine and regional specialties.
  • The event blends a mountain trek with a community cultural festival.

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