Jeongseon County to Host Special Autumn "Mindeungsan Silver Grass Festival" at Mindeungsan

Held for 45 Days from October 2 to November 15

The 30th Mindeungsan Silver Grass Festival, where visitors can fully enjoy the autumn atmosphere, will be held for 45 days from October 2 to November 15 at Mindeungsan in Nam-myeon, Jeongseon County.

The 30th Mindeungsan Silver Grass Festival, where visitors can enjoy the autumn atmosphere, will be held for 45 days from October 2 to November 15 at Mindeungsan in Nam-myeon, Jeongseon County. Provided by Jeongseon County

Mindeungsan, located at an altitude of 1,118 meters, is one of the five largest silver grass colonies in Korea. Its summit area boasts a spectacular 660,000-square-meter field of shimmering silver grass. As a leading fall trekking destination in Korea, it attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year and has established itself as a year-round tourist attraction with its ever-changing seasonal landscapes.

This year’s festival holds special significance as it marks the 30th edition. The opening ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on October 2 at the Mindeungsan Sports Complex, featuring pre-ceremony performances such as traditional folk music, line dancing, and Arirang singing contests.

Additionally, a variety of events will enrich the festival, including an Arirang performance by the Arirang Foundation (October 11), a singing contest for tourists (October 12), the Mindeungsan Song Festival (October 16-17), the Arirang Village Festival Day (October 18), the Mindeungsan Climbing Competition (November 1), and the closing ceremony (November 15).

In particular, the “Doline” near the summit has become a new tourist hotspot, gaining popularity through social networking services (SNS). Its unique depression-shaped terrain, formed in a limestone area, has made it a favorite spot for photo enthusiasts.

Mindeungsan is celebrated as a healing destination throughout the year, with its green meadows in spring, silver grass in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter attracting visitors in every season. The Arirang Train, which runs from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul to Jeongseon, is consistently sold out, and easy access via National Route 38 ensures a steady stream of tourists from the Seoul metropolitan area.

In addition, the county is actively promoting the Mindeungsan Landmark Project to further vitalize tourism. This includes setting up a goods promotion center and Mongolian tents, producing branded merchandise, and installing guide signs and a retaining wall sculpture at the sports complex.

This year, a shuttle bus will operate three times daily between the Mindeungsan Sports Complex and Balgudeok to enhance visitor convenience, and a new parking lot will be established at Balgudeok to significantly alleviate parking issues.

Nam Jinkwon, chairman of the Mindeungsan Silver Grass Festival Committee, said, "Mindeungsan is Korea’s top autumn travel destination, where the ever-changing colors of the silver grass blend with the doline and the four-season scenery. I hope families, couples, and friends will enjoy the festival together and create special memories."

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