Gangwon
Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제)
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates

태백 천상의 산나물 축제 · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Taebaek's Mountain Vegetable Festival celebrates the region's rich tradition of wild food foraging in the Taebaek Mountains. Held annually, the festival showcases fresh, foraged vegetables—known as "sannamu" in Korean—that grow naturally in the local highlands. Visitors can sample prepared mountain vegetables in traditional dishes, purchase fresh produce directly from local vendors, and learn about seasonal foraging practices. The event reflects Gangwon's deep connection to mountain agriculture and offers tourists an authentic taste of regional cuisine made from ingredients harvested from the surrounding peaks.
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Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates