Jeonju City to Increase City Bus Operations During 'Ipapnamu Festival'

Held Around Palbok Art Factory from April 26 to May 6

Jeonju City in North Jeolla Province has announced plans to increase the frequency of city bus operations during the Jeonju Ipapnamu Festival to ensure smooth transportation for both residents and tourists.

According to the city on April 21, this year's festival will take place from April 26 to May 6 around the Palbok Art Factory. During the festival, the Palbok-dong railway, which is usually restricted, will be fully opened to the public to coincide with the blooming season of the white Ipapnamu flowers.

Jeonju Ipapnamu Festival Public Transportation Guide. Provided by Jeonju City

The city aims to reduce traffic congestion caused by the influx of citizens coming to enjoy the white spring Ipapnamu blossoms and to encourage the use of eco-friendly transportation by creating a festival environment centered around public transportation.

To this end, a total of 70 buses will operate 637 times per day on 15 city bus routes passing through the festival area, making it more convenient for citizens to visit the festival site.

The Jeonju city bus routes serving the festival area include Route 101, 103-1, 103-2, 337, 383, 385, 401, 402, 403, 420, 644, 684, 1001, and 1002. These buses will stop at key locations near the festival, such as Palbok Art Factory, Gijije Bridge, Jeonbuk National University College of Engineering, and the Palbok-dong Administrative Welfare Center.

Under the slogan "Into the White Flower Rain, Conveniently by City Bus!", the city will also launch a campaign to encourage public transportation use.

To support this, the city plans to display informational banners and themed posters inside and outside city buses, and to broadcast festival announcements at major bus stops, actively promoting the event both online and offline.

Additionally, the themed posters installed inside the buses are designed to allow citizens to experience the atmosphere of the season and the festival even while in transit. The city also intends to provide information through online channels such as social media and blogs, as well as through on-site guides for offline assistance.

In connection with these efforts, the city will open approximately 630 meters of the Ipapnamu railway section (from Girindaero to Sinbok-ro) near Palbok Art Factory to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 26 and 27, and from May 3 to 6, covering weekends and public holidays.

Specifically, during the daytime hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), the entire 630-meter stretch from Girindaero to Sinbok-ro will be accessible. In the evening (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.), about 400 meters from Geumhakgyo, where the crossing is located, to Sinbok-ro will be open, allowing visitors to enjoy the blend of white spring blossoms and scenic lighting.

Coinciding with the opening of the Palbok-dong railway, the city will operate booths promoting and selling products from outstanding local small and medium-sized businesses on April 26 and 27. During the extended holiday from May 3 to 6, the "Jeonju Ipapnamu Market" will be held on the Ipapnamu railway as part of the "Jeonju Together Market" project, further enhancing the festival atmosphere.

Choi Junbeom, Director of Public Transportation at Jeonju City, stated, "We strongly encourage the use of city buses to ensure that the Ipapnamu Festival, which attracts many tourists every year, proceeds comfortably and safely. We ask for the interest and participation of both citizens and visitors so that everyone can enjoy Jeonju's beautiful spring together."

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