Hampyeong County's Subtropical Pavilion at Chrysanthemum Festival Gains Popularity with Unique Experiences

The "Subtropical Agriculture Pavilion," a popular exhibition space at the "2025 Korea Chrysanthemum Festival" in Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do, is receiving great response from visitors with its exotic atmosphere and experiential programs. Provided by Hampyeong County

On October 28, Hampyeong County in Jeollanam-do announced that the "Subtropical Agriculture Pavilion," a popular exhibition space at the "2025 Korea Chrysanthemum Festival," is receiving an enthusiastic response from visitors with its exotic atmosphere and experiential programs.

The Subtropical Agriculture Pavilion is a space where various subtropical crops such as bananas, papayas, mangoes, and mini pineapples, all cultivated directly by Hampyeong County, are grown. The moment visitors step inside, they can experience the vivid sensation of traveling through a tropical rainforest.

At the entrance, a tunnel-shaped installation made from the rare tropical fruit known as "Geok (Geuk)" captures the attention of visitors, while inside, a tropical garden-like landscape unfolds, featuring star-shaped starfruit, papayas, mini pineapples, and banana trees.

In addition, monkey dolls and toucan sculptures are placed throughout the pavilion, making it a popular photo spot for families with children.

The "Banana Harvest Experience," held every weekend, continues to attract a steady stream of family visitors. This program is offered twice a day, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, for children aged 5 to 13, with each session accepting up to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

This hands-on experience, where children harvest bananas and learn about the ecology of tropical crops, has been highly praised as both educational and enjoyable, with each session filling up quickly due to its popularity.

County Governor Lee Sangik stated, "The Subtropical Agriculture Pavilion is not only a space where Hampyeong explores new agricultural possibilities in response to climate change, but also a popular exhibition hall that offers special experiences and memories for family tourists. We will continue to provide even more enriching attractions for visitors to the Chrysanthemum Festival through a variety of participatory content."

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