The Yangpyeong Garlic Chive Festival brings local food, farm produce and hands-on activities to the area around Yangdong Station on October 9β10, 2026. Come for a meal and a family outing, or make it part of an overnight Yangpyeong trip. Your return journey matters as much as your arrival: choose your transport first, then compare hotels that fit the route.
When and where to go
Festival essentials
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, October 9βSaturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Location | Around Yangdong Station, Yangdong-myeon, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province |
| Address | 20-4 Yangdongyeok-gil, Yangdong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Opening hours | Confirm the daily timetable before visiting. The tourism calendar lists an overall start and end time, rather than separate hours for each day. |
| Admission | Listed as free; check food prices and any individual activity fees separately. |
| Food | Garlic-chive rice soup, rice cakes, noodles and makgeolli |
| Activities | Garlic-chive pot planting and trimming, plus family play activities |
| Parking | Check official notices for designated parking and vehicle access. |
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Use Yangdong Station as your destination when planning the journey, and check that your map pin matches the festival address. Search for the specific station rather than Yangpyeong alone. Before setting off, locate the event entrance and, if driving, the designated parking entrance; they may require different directions.
What to eat and try
Now in its seventh edition, this community festival brings together local farmers, schools and residents to celebrate Yangdong's garlic chives, known as buchu. Foods advertised include buchu gukbap, a rice soup with garlic chives, along with chive rice cakes, noodles and garlic-chive makgeolli, a Korean rice wine. Ask about broth, other ingredients and spice levels if you have dietary requirements.
Hands-on options include planting garlic chives in a pot and trimming the leaves. Published activity windows are 10:00β12:00 and 14:00β16:00; confirm which sessions run on your chosen day, how to register and whether participation conditions apply. If you plan to buy produce, leave that shopping until shortly before departure so you have less to carry while exploring.
Visiting with children
Build your visit around one activity and a meal, with time for breaks. Check ingredients and spice levels before ordering for children, and bring wipes or a small towel for after planting activities. Makgeolli is alcoholic; adults who plan to try it should arrange transport that does not involve driving.
Choose a hotel that fits your journey
Start your hotel search around Yangdong-myeon and Yangdong Station, then widen it if the options do not suit your dates or travel plans. When comparing stays on Agoda, check each property's exact location and the route from the festival. A Yangpyeong address or a short distance on a map does not establish how easy the journey will be.
- For a festival-focused stay, prioritize a straightforward journey between the event and your accommodation.
- Without a car, confirm the station-to-hotel connection and your return options before booking. Do not assume a nearby listing is walkable.
- With a car, compare the actual road route, parking arrangements and access at your expected arrival time.
- For a two-day trip, weigh the journey after the festival against the route to your next day's destination.
Before reserving, check parking availability and fees, the latest check-in time, occupancy rules for your whole group and cancellation terms. Enter your travel dates and all guests when comparing options. If you expect to arrive after dinner, confirm that the property can accommodate your arrival time.
Getting there and back
By train
Check services that stop at Yangdong Station on your travel date, including any transfers, and plan the return journey at the same time. Save the departure details before leaving. Once at the station, follow event signage to the entrance, and keep produce purchases manageable for the journey home.
By car
Check official notices for parking locations, vehicle entrances and any road restrictions. Allow time to park and walk to the event before a scheduled activity. Save your parking location, especially if visiting with children or older relatives, and follow signs and staff directions on arrival.
If you stay for dinner nearby, check the last available public transport and leave enough time to reach the station. An overnight stay also needs a transport plan: work out how you will get from the festival to the hotel and whether that timing fits check-in.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and a light extra layer.
- A hat or umbrella, depending on the forecast.
- Water, wipes and a small towel for food stops and activities.
- A reusable bag for produce or items from your activity.
- A charged phone and power bank for maps, tickets and hotel details.
- Saved activity times, return transport details and your hotel's check-in information.
Make it a two-day Yangpyeong trip
For another stop in Yangpyeong, consider Dumulmeori, Semiwon Garden or Yangsuri Traditional Market. Check each destination's opening information and travel route before adding it. Treat these as separate sightseeing options rather than assuming they are a quick walk from the festival.
A relaxed overnight plan
- Day 1: Visit the festival for food and an activity, buy any produce near the end of your visit, then travel to your hotel within its check-in window.
- Day 2: Visit one sightseeing stop that works with your hotel's location and onward journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Yangpyeong Garlic Chive Festival?
It is scheduled for October 9β10, 2026, around Yangdong Station. The address is 20-4 Yangdongyeok-gil, Yangdong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Confirm daily opening hours and program times before traveling.
Is admission free?
Admission is listed as free. Food and individual activities may have separate charges, so check prices before ordering or taking part.
What does buchu mean, and what can I eat?
Buchu means garlic chives. Advertised foods include garlic-chive rice soup, rice cakes, noodles and makgeolli, an alcoholic Korean rice wine. Check other ingredients with vendors if you have dietary requirements.
Are there activities for children?
Garlic-chive pot planting and trimming are among the advertised activities. Published activity windows are 10:00β12:00 and 14:00β16:00. Confirm the sessions, registration process, participation conditions and any fees for your chosen day.
Can I visit by public transport?
Plan around services stopping at Yangdong Station on your travel date. Check transfers and the return timetable before departure. If staying overnight, also confirm how you will reach your hotel from the event.
Where should I look for hotels?
Start around Yangdong-myeon and Yangdong Station, then widen the search as needed. Compare the actual journey from the festival, parking, check-in times, occupancy rules and cancellation terms. Without a car, confirm the final connection to the property before booking.
