Introduction to the 2025 Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival
Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, beautifully blooms with yellow San-Suyu flowers every spring. In 2025, the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival is scheduled to be held from March 15 to March 23, garnering much anticipation from many. This festival is a precious event that enhances the charm of the region.
Overview of the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival
The Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival will be held from March 15 (Sat) to March 23 (Sun), 2025, at 45 Sangwan 1-gil, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do.
Admission is free, and the event is organized by the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival Promotion Committee.
For inquiries about the festival, please call 061-780-2390. We expect a lot of interest and participation.
The San-Suyu flower carries the beautiful meaning of 'eternal love' and is well-known as a representative flower announcing the start of spring.
This festival will offer various experiential programs and concerts to provide abundant sights and activities for visitors.
Main Events and Programs of the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival
Harvest Prayer Ceremony
Traditional event to pray for a good harvest of the year
Opening performance information
Date: March 15, 2025 (Saturday) from 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Main Venue (831 Jwasari, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam)
Performers: Lim Chang-jung, Na Tae-joo, Jang Ye-joo, Lee Jung-ok
This performance will feature various artists participating to offer a rich time. We ask for your great interest and participation.
A San-Suyu Fruit Peeling Contest will be held.
Dates: March 16 (Sunday) from 14:00 to 16:00, and March 22 (Saturday) from 13:30 to 15:00.
Location: Lawn Plaza in front of the main stage.
Participants will be recruited on-site on the day of the event, and there will be a competition to see who can peel the most San-Suyu fruits from a paper cup portion the fastest. We look forward to many participants.
**San-Suyu Flower Road Walking Event Information**
Date:
March 15 (Saturday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM
Course:
Starting from the San-Suyu Cultural Center to the 2.5km section to the San-Suyu Flower Road.
Details:
After completing the walk, a San-Suyu peel reward will be distributed.
Participation:
Pre-registration is possible through Naver Form, and on-site registration is also available (limited to 25 participants per day).
Additional:
You can enjoy walking the San-Suyu Flower Road using the Walk On app.
There will be children's archery and play experiences.
Dates: March 15 (Saturday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The location is within the Sukseok Park at the San-Suyu Flower Festival site. Experience activities will include archery, traditional play, and making a Taepyeongso (a Korean wind instrument).
Additionally, various busking performances will take place throughout the festival period, providing an opportunity to enjoy the fragrance of spring and love flowers.
How to Get to the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival Venue
When using public transportation, you can arrive at the festival venue through the following methods.
If using a bus, take an express bus from Seoul Nambu Terminal to Gurye Public Bus Terminal, then transfer to a bus heading towards Sandong-myeon to reach the festival venue. If taking a train, you can get off at Gurye Station on the Jeolla Line and use a taxi or bus to reach the venue.
When using a private vehicle, if coming from Seoul, take the Gyeongbu Expressway and then the Tongyeong-Daejeon Expressway, followed by the Suncheon-Wanju Expressway to enter Gurye IC. If departing from Busan, use the Namhae Expressway and then the Suncheon-Wanju Expressway to enter Gurye IC to reach the venue.
Shuttle Bus Operation Information
The operation period will be from March 15 (Saturday) to March 16 (Sunday), and from March 22 (Saturday) to March 23 (Sunday). The service will run on weekends for a total of 4 days, with operational hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
The operation is divided into two sections. The first section starts from the large bus parking lot and travels through the outing market, Pyeongchon Bridge, the main venue, and finishes at the San-Suyu Cultural Center. The second section departs from the San-Suyu Cultural Center and travels through Bangok Village, Pyeongchon Village, Wolgye Village, Hahwi Village, and Sangwi Village Hall.
Notably, if using the second section, you must board between 5 PM and 5:30 PM at Sangwi Village Hall to return to the festival venue, so take care.
Recommended Places to Visit During Spring Flower Festivals in Jeonnam and Gyeongnam
In addition to the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival, various flower festivals are held in Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do where you can fully enjoy spring.
First, there is the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival. This festival will be held from March 7 (Friday) to March 16 (Sunday) in the Maehwa Village of Da-ap-myeon, Gwangyang City, Jeonnam. The beauty of the plum blossoms that spread along the Seomjin River is enough to herald the arrival of spring.
Enjoying the festival while feeling the warm energy of spring will be a special experience.
The Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is a cherry blossom festival held from March 28 (Friday) to April 6 (Sunday), 2025, at Jungwon Rotary in Jinhae-gu, Changwon City, Gyeongnam. This festival boasts the largest scale in the nation and offers beautiful cherry blossoms and diverse cultural events.
The Yeosu Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival will be held from March 20 (Thursday) to March 30 (Sunday), 2025, at Yeongchwisan in Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do. At this festival, you can enjoy the spring atmosphere along the beautifully flowered mountain trails.
The regions of Jeonnam and Gyeongnam create a vibrant atmosphere every spring with various flower festivals. Starting with the Gure San-Suyu Flower Festival, it would be great to enjoy several nearby spring flower festivals together. How about creating beautiful memories with family, friends, or loved ones on a warm spring day?
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