Yangyang County's Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Festival Draws 30,000 Visitors, Secures Status as Premier Spring Festival

Car-Free Cherry Blossom Pathway and Stay-Type Programs Attract About 30,000 Visitors
Potential Confirmed for Growth as Yangyang's Signature Spring Tourism Brand

The "2026 Yangyang Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Festival," hosted by Yangyang County and organized by the Yangyang Cultural Foundation, was held from April 4th to 5th at the Songi Sculpture Park area in Yangyang, drawing approximately 30,000 visitors and concluding successfully.

The '2026 Yangyang Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Festival,' hosted by Yangyang County and organized by the Yangyang Cultural Foundation, has been held from the 4th to the 5th at the Yangyang Songi Sculpture Park area. Provided by Yangyang County

This year's festival, themed "Today, Spring Is Coming," was centered around the Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Pathway. The event featured a car-free street and spaces that highlighted the natural landscape, allowing visitors to fully experience the cherry blossoms.

In particular, by minimizing the installation of unnecessary structures and using nature itself as the main content, the festival established a unique identity as a "walking festival."

The festival featured a range of stay-type programs spanning day and night, which enhanced visitor satisfaction. During the day, interactive content such as cherry blossom path drawing experiences and street magic performances were offered, alongside ventriloquism bubble shows and balloon magic shows designed for families. Various programs, including eco-experience workshops and upcycling activities, were also available to encourage on-site participation.

From the afternoon, a variety of musical performances—including trot, acoustic, and band concerts—were held on the lawn plaza, fostering intergenerational connection and communication.

At night, the cherry blossom path was illuminated and a "Not Quite a Full Moon" photo zone was set up. Poems selected from a spring poetry contest held via the Yangyang Cultural Foundation's Instagram were produced and displayed as neon signs, providing visitors with emotionally engaging nighttime content. Poems created by citizens themselves were expressed in light, adding special meaning to the experience of walking along the cherry blossom path and naturally encouraging visitors to stay later into the evening.

Notably, this year's festival attracted approximately 30,000 visitors, demonstrating the content competitiveness centered around the Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Pathway and securing its status as Yangyang County's representative spring festival.

Additionally, the operation of food and experience markets expanded the participation base for local small business owners and had a positive effect on revitalizing the local economy by attracting more tourists.

A Yangyang Cultural Foundation official stated, "Through this festival, we confirmed the potential for the Namdaecheon Cherry Blossom Pathway to be expanded beyond a simple scenic spot into a stay-type tourism content. We will continue to develop differentiated festivals utilizing Yangyang's seasonal resources in the future."

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