Yangju City Launches Tourism Package Linked to Ten Million Gomphrena Festival

Autumn in Purple Blooms Awaits in Yangju

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kang Suhyeon) is welcoming citizens of the Seoul metropolitan area this fall with a special tourism package that blends culture and nature.

'Ten Million Gomphrena Festival' poster. Provided by Yangju City

The main attraction, available as a one-day trip from September 26 to 28, is the "Ten Million Gomphrena Festival Museum Tour."

This program combines Yangju's signature autumn festival, art museums, and historical sites, promising participants an unforgettable autumn travel experience.

The journey begins with a train ride on the suburban line from Daegok Station and Uijeongbu Station, followed by a docent-led tour of the Yangju City Min Bokjin & Jang Ukjin Art Museum, a visit to the Yangju City Hoeamsaji Museum, and viewing the flowers at the Ten Million Gomphrena Festival site.

This one-day course allows visitors to simultaneously experience the inspiration of art, the depth of history, and the beauty of autumn flowers.

In particular, the "Yangju Ten Million Gomphrena Festival" has been selected as the 2025 Gyeonggi Representative Tourism Festival, where visitors can witness a breathtaking sea of purple blooms at the nation’s largest gomphrena field.

The tour is further elevated by opportunities to explore the artistic worlds of Min Bokjin and Jang Ukjin, masters of modern and contemporary Korean art, as well as a visit to Hoeamsaji, imbued with the legacy of the Joseon royal family.

Additionally, the city will expand its popular Yangju City Tour to coincide with the autumn festival, in response to strong interest from citizens and tourists.

The main route of the Gomphrena Festival Tour starts at Gyodae Station, passes through Yongsan Station and Yangju Station, includes visits to Gwanaji and Hyanggyo, the Hoeamsaji Museum, and the Gomphrena Festival site, and concludes at Yangju Station, Jangam Station, or Changdong Station.

The itinerary is carefully designed so that visitors can enjoy history, culture, and the festival all in one day.

The city plans to establish a new tourism image of "Autumn in Yangju" by providing tourists with more convenient transportation and a variety of experiences through this train trip and city tour.

Hong Miyeong, Director of Culture and Tourism, stated, "Through this special autumn trip that weaves together art, history, and flowers, we will widely promote the charm of Yangju and establish it as a tourist city that metropolitan citizens will want to visit again."

For reservations, schedules, and other details, search for "suburban line" on the Korail Tourism Development website, and city tour packages can be booked through the Korea Rail Tour website or by phone.

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